Israel Adesanya wants Alex Pereira—nicknamed “Poatan”—to stay in the light heavyweight division rather than pursue an immediate leap to heavyweight. Having recently won back the 205lb title, Pereira stirred debate by hinting at a move up in class, but Adesanya believes he should defend his belt first.

A surprising display of sportsmanship has emerged in the MMA world: Dricus Du Plessis, once at odds with Alex Pereira, is now publicly throwing his support behind his former foe at UFC 320. This twist underscores the unpredictable and enthralling nature of the sport.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis intends to defend his title against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev before moving up to challenge Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight crown. Du Plessis seeks to cement his legacy by conquering top contenders in both divisions.