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UFC fans were left buzzing after Dricus du Plessis’ stunning victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. But it wasn’t just the middleweight champ’s triumph that stole the headlines—Alex Pereira, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, made sure of that. Known for his fierce presence and knockout power, Pereira quickly responded to du Plessis’ win with a cryptic yet thrilling message:
“Coming down to 185 one more time.”
Pereira’s declaration sparked a wave of excitement and speculation. Could the Brazilian powerhouse be eyeing a return to the division where he once held gold? “Poatan” captured the middleweight title in 2022 with a dramatic fifth-round knockout of Adesanya, only to lose it in an immediate rematch five months later. Since then, Pereira has made waves in the light heavyweight division, capturing the vacant title and defending it with back-to-back knockouts of top contenders like Jan Blachowicz, Jamahal Hill, and Jiri Prochazka.
With his next light heavyweight title defense set for UFC 307 in October, Pereira’s potential return to 185 pounds has fans wondering if he’s ready to reclaim the middleweight belt that once rested around his waist. And what does this mean for Dricus du Plessis? The South African champ has already proven his mettle by submitting Adesanya, but a showdown with Pereira would be an entirely different beast.
The prospect of Pereira dropping back down to challenge du Plessis adds another layer of intrigue to the already stacked middleweight division. If Pereira does cut, it would be a fight that could redefine the landscape of the UFC’s 185-pound division.
Pereira’s journey is far from over, and his warning to du Plessis is clear: there’s unfinished business in the middleweight division, and Pereira might just be the one to settle it.
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