Alex Pereira insists on fighting for the belt, not waiting for Aspinall vs. Gane
Alex Pereira, the current light heavyweight champion, has made it clear that he will not be delaying his next fight to see the outcome of the upcoming bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. His primary objective remains to defend his championship belt.
Pereira stated, "I want to fight for the belt." This direct assertion highlights his confidence and clear ambition to remain at the top of his division and defend his title against any contender.
The champion's stance suggests he is not interested in the potential matchups that might arise from the Aspinall-Gane fight, indicating a strong desire to face whoever is deemed the next logical challenger for his title, or perhaps even a direct opponent set by the UFC.
Alex Pereira won’t wait on Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane before his next fight: “I want to fight for the belt”
English Translation:
Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, has unequivocally stated that he will not be postponing his next fight to observe the results of the forthcoming encounter between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. His paramount goal continues to be the defense of his championship title.
Pereira declared, "I want to fight for the belt." This forthright declaration underscores his self-assurance and unwavering ambition to maintain his dominant position in his division and to face any challenger for his title.
The champion's position suggests a lack of interest in the potential bouts that could emerge from the Aspinall-Gane contest. It signifies a strong inclination to confront whoever is identified as the next viable contender for his title, or perhaps even a fighter directly assigned by the UFC.
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