Alex Pereira, the former UFC champion, is gearing up for his highly anticipated UFC debut in the light heavyweight category. ‘Poatan’ is set to face off against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
Pereira’s move to the light heavyweight category came after his brutal loss to Israel Adesanya in UFC 287. The loss was a harsh reality check for the UFC champion, who is known for his striking prowess.
The Brazilian fighter has been training hard in Australia to prepare for his upcoming fight. Pereira shared a photo on Instagram of himself which he captioned “Starting the work week and making new friends in Australia.” That means Pereira have started the training in Australia.
Alex Pereira’s record in the UFC is 7 wins, 2 losses, and no draws. Whereas, Jan Blachowicz’s record in the UFC is 29 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw. He has had a long and successful career in the UFC, Jan Blachowicz is been dominating the Light Heavyweight category, only time will tell if Pereira can create waves in the category.
As the countdown to UFC 291 continues, fans can expect an exciting and action packed fight between Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz. Pereira lost his last fight to Adesanya and Blachowicz won his last fight against Aleksandar Rakić.
In conclusion, Alex Pereira’s journey to the UFC has been a long and challenging one, but the Brazilian fighter is ready to take on the world’s best in the light heavyweight division. even his fans are waiting to see him in action. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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