"Carlos Ulberg is deserving of a title fight at light heavyweight. I would love to see Jirí Procházka fight for a title again, too, especially considering there were unique circumstances around both of his losses to Alex Pereira (in 2023 and 2024). But Pereira is such a special case right now. He is arguably the biggest star on the UFC's roster, and there are megafights for him at heavyweight -- namely, a potential matchup against England's champion, Aspinall. If Aspinall beats Gane at UFC"
"After he knocked out Magomed Ankalaev to regain the light heavyweight championship at UFC 320 on Saturday, Alex Pereira was asked over and over what he wanted out of his next move, and his answer was consistent: "I want a fight at heavyweight," he said through his interpreter. UFC CEO Dana White wasn't as sure, telling reporters at the UFC 320 press conference he was hesitant a fighter who started his UFC career as a middleweight could jump two weight classes to heavyweight."
Alex Pereira regained the light heavyweight championship by knocking out Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 and has repeatedly stated he wants to fight at heavyweight. Dana White expressed hesitation about a fighter who began at middleweight jumping two weight classes. Potential next options include a megafight with England's champion Tom Aspinall if he defeats Ciryl Gane. Carlos Ulberg and Jirí Procházka remain deserving contenders at light heavyweight. Pereira is positioned as one of the UFC's biggest stars. Other UFC 320 standouts mentioned include Merab Dvalishvili, Cory Sandhagen and Youssef Zalal.
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