Alex Pereira could have himself a very busy upcoming stretch of UFC action.
Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight titleholder, is set to defend his belt for the first time opposite Jamahal Hill. That bout is scheduled as the main event at UFC 300 in April.
And while most would take time off following a successful title defense, that isn’t the mission for “Poatan.”
It appears as if Pereira has a clause that would allow for a quick turnaround and fight at UFC 301. The card is set for some three weeks following UFC 300 on April 13 from Las Vegas. UFC 301 is set for May 4 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In the main event of UFC 301, Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight belt vs. Steve Erceg. However, adding Pereira could bump that to co-main event status.
Should Pereira be successful vs. Hill, here are three possible opponents for the top 205-pounder in the world.
Assuming he is healthy and capable, Pereira has a couple of options to defend his title. First, he could face top challenger Magomed Ankalaev, who finished Johnny Walker earlier this year. There is someone like Sean Strickland, who could bump up from middleweight.
And finally, how about Pereira makes a move? Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall seems itching to fight.
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