Alex Pereira is incredibly proud of his victory at UFC 295 and obtaining his second UFC belt after beating Jiri Prochazka in just his seventh octagon appearance.
After winning his second UFC title at UFC 295, Alex Pereira expressed his pride in his accomplishment and the hard work and dedication it took to get there. He acknowledged the importance of his humble beginnings and the significance of achieving such a major milestone in his career.
Pereira’s rapid rise in the UFC has set him apart from other fighters, as he accomplished the feat of claiming belts in two separate divisions in just his seventh octagon appearance. Despite the possibility of pursuing a third belt in the heavyweight division, Pereira acknowledged the limitations imposed by his age and emphasized that he would focus on his current weight class.
The newly crowned UFC champion immediately called for a trilogy fight with his longtime rival, Israel Adesanya, indicating his willingness to face any opponent the UFC puts in front of him. Despite the controversy surrounding the stoppage in his title-winning fight, Pereira remained confident in his performance and the decision made by the referee, Marc Goddard, to end the fight.
Looking ahead, Pereira expressed his desire to convince Adesanya to move up to his new weight division for a potential showdown, further demonstrating his commitment to facing the top competitors in the UFC. Reflecting on his journey, Pereira expressed gratitude for the support he received and the motivation that allowed him to achieve such remarkable success in the sport.