Alex Pereira Moves to 205 Lbs: UFC News: In a shocking turn of events, Brazilian kickboxing and MMA sensation Alex Pereira has announced his move to the 205-pound weight class. The announcement comes after his devastating loss to Israel Adesanya, where he suffered a brutal knockout in the second round. Let’s dive in to know more about it. Follow UFC News Updates With Insidesport.IN.
Alex Pereira Moves to 205 Lbs: After Getting Knocked out by Israel Adesanya, Former Champion quits 185 lbsAlex Pereira Moves to 205 Lbs quitting 185lbs
Pereira, who was previously the two-division champion in the Glory Kickboxing organization, had a spectacular run at the middleweight division, where he made a name for himself with his explosive striking skills and relentless fighting spirit. However, his recent loss to Adesanya, a former rival of his, seems to have taken a toll on his confidence and motivation. About his new move Pereira said, “I’m moving up a division now, and that’s my decision, but I’m sure that if I stayed in this division I can could fight him immediately. Let’s see how he behaves. I’m not going up because I can’t make the weight anymore. I can make the weight at any moment.”
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The move to the light heavyweight division has been met with mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. While some believe that Pereira’s power and speed will make him a formidable opponent in the new weight class, others are skeptical of his ability to compete against bigger and stronger opponents.
He announced his intention to move up to a higher weight class, but also mentioned that he will continue to monitor Adesanya and provoke him into fighting at the new weight division.
Regardless of the opinions, one thing is for sure – Pereira’s move to 205 pounds has added a new layer of excitement and intrigue to the already thrilling world of MMA. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how he fares in his new weight class and whether he can reclaim his former glory.
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