Talks are heating up on a possible blockbuster battle between Alex Pereira and Dricus Du Plessis, and Dana White has now shared his ideas on the matchup.
‘Poatan’ has proven a need to remain energetic and, regardless of having a battle approaching, he’s already eyeing his subsequent opponent. The Brazilian is eager on returning to the middleweight division in makes an attempt to grow to be a simultaneous two-division UFC champion.
The rumors of an Alex Pereira vs. Dricus Du Plessis conflict are starting to seize the eye of the MMA world. Dana White is now the newest to answer the fantasy battle.
“My tackle him is, he is f***ing nasty. That is my tackle him,” White stated about Pereira. “He needs to maneuver up, he needs to maneuver down, he needs to go each[where].”
“That is why individuals love him. These are the kind of fighters that individuals love. Pereira needs to battle everyone. I adore it.”
Dana White continued, discussing the potential of the bout.
“I do not know. The factor that is nice about that is, to begin with, I stated a minute in the past, that is why everyone loves him and he is nice.”
“However, it additionally offers us a ton of choices as we’re matchmaking. Ought to we do that, ought to we try this? Should not we do that, should not we try this? It is a good drawback to have with a man like him.”
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White later shed reward on Pereira.
“How about he is on trip in Australia and accepts the final minute battle.”
“I imply, simply all the things about Alex Pereira is what makes followers completely love the man.”
Dana White reacts to Alex Pereira eager to drop again all the way down to middleweight: "He’s f*cking nasty. … Every part about Alex Pereira is what makes followers completely love the man." pic.twitter.com/YYP5Z4UJbq
— MMA Preventing (@MMAFighting) September 4, 2024
Whereas there is definitely hype amongst many for the champion vs. champion battle, there are a number of obstacles that lie in the best way.
Stories are suggesting that Dricus Du Plessis’ subsequent project will probably be to defend his title in a rematch in opposition to Sean Strickland.
One main hurdle is Alex Pereira’s upcoming assembly with fellow powerhouse Khalil Rountree Jr. The pair are scheduled to fulfill within the curtain nearer for UFC 307 on October 5.
