Rumors of this Alex Pereira matchup have piqued Joe Rogan’s interest.
The next step for ‘Poatan’ in the UFC remains unconfirmed heading into the new year. The Brazilian will enter 2026 as light heavyweight champion despite being removed from the throne by Magomed Ankalaev in March.
Pereira got his revenge on Ankalaev at UFC 320 in October, starting a second reign as the 205-pound king. If things go his way, the champ’s next assignment will come in a different division.
Rather than a defense against a contender like Carlos Ulberg, Pereira immediately called for a heavyweight move after his sixth win in eight title fights under the UFC banner.
Rogan has heard talk of that coming to fruition, but not in the way that ‘Poatan’ had envisioned…
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How would Alex Pereira do in the UFC heavyweight division?
CLASH OF THE GIANTS Alex Pereira and Robelis Despaigne are trading absolute BOMBS in the gym. pic.twitter.com/bGKhvUvOsf— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) November 30, 2025
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