When he’s not stacking our bodies contained in the Octagon, reigning UFC gentle heavyweight champion Alex Pereira retains himself busy with an assortment of hobbies corresponding to cooking, archery, and…
…Taking part in the accordion?
Days faraway from decimating former titleholder Jamahal Hill within the UFC 300 predominant occasion, ‘Poatan’ was noticed on stage displaying off his squeezebox expertise.
Is there something Alex Pereira can’t do? Effectively, in addition to getting a battle with Tom Aspinall.
Is Alex Pereira vs. Tom Aspinall the battle to make?
Instantly following his first protection of the 205-pound crown in ‘Sin Metropolis,’ Pereira lobbied for a heavyweight battle with the division’s interim champion. Although the battle itself should be within the playing cards, his proposed date of Might 4 — only a few quick weeks away — is unlikely.
Likelihood is, Pereira’s subsequent battle contained in the Octagon will come towards No. 2 ranked contender Magomed Ankalaev. In January, the Russian standout scored his tenth straight win underneath the UFC banner, ending Johnny Walker within the second spherical of their Battle Evening headliner in January.
It’s additionally doable that Jiri Prochazka might sneak in and take the subsequent title alternative following his spectacular come-from-behind victory over Aleksandar Rakic on the UFC’s landmark occasion in Las Vegas. However with Prochazka already carrying the burden of a loss to ‘Poatan’ and Ankalaev’s extreme lack of star energy, the UFC may even see extra worth in pitting Pereira towards Aspinall.
