What’s next for Alex Pereira? That’s been the burning question ever since ‘Poatan’ claimed the light heavyweight throne by brutally knocking out Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. Several options are already on the table for him, including a potential move to heavyweight. However, it seems the two-time light heavyweight champion might be gearing up for a relatively quick turnaround in early 2026 to face another fierce contender.
At UFC Fight Night Perth, Carlos Ulberg made a huge statement by knocking out former title challenger Dominick Reyes in the very first round. With that dominant win, the Kiwi has positioned himself as an exciting new contender for Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight throne. But, as ‘Poatan’ teases a move to heavyweight and even calls out Jon Jones, the No.3-ranked