Alex Pereira Has a Message for Dricus Du Plessis: "I want to go down one more time"

Alex Pereira wants to fight at middleweight after he's done facing Khalil Rountree Jr on 5th October at UFC 307. Pereira is firmly fixated on fighting Dricus Du Plessis; he would like to do so even if he loses against Khalil Rountree.

Dricus Du Plessis was quick in his response and said yes to the call-out immediately. It will be interesting to see if the UFC approves this match up.

Alex Pereira’s recent message to Dricus Du Plessis

Alex Pereira took the time to address the following to Dricus Du Plessis: "I am focused on my next fight and I am going prepared but you never know what can happen so regardless of the result I want to go down one more time to the middleweight and go for the belt.

Hey Dricus bring your will to fight me so you can prove that you are better than me, with your public statement it is easy to make this happen, Chama".

Alex Pereira breaks down in tears and needs a hug, while cutting hair of a kid diagnosed with cancer.
@AlexPereiraUFC pic.twitter.com/QPDke9X9LN — Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) July 19, 2024

UFC champion Alex Pereira went back to his old job at a tire repair shop in Brazil today pic.twitter.com/QzIXqRPK8n — Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) August 25, 2024