🗿🤔DANA WHITE HONEST THOUGHTS ON ALEX PEREIRA MOVING TO THE UFC HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION

Dana White gives his honest thoughts on UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira moving to the UFC heavyweight division
#UFC #MMA

[@stangovation6459]

Alex already has the Broken toe jon Jones achievement he’s getting stronger

[@TheTimeIsNow890]

Alex will never win against Jones

[@alp_mez8598]

​@@TheTimeIsNow890 Nah he'd probably win 4 times outa 5 but there is that one time alex catches him with his hook. This fight cleared all doubts Alex's left hook is the deadliest punch in the world.

[@TheMessiahOfThe99Percent]

Sure but there are more people who deserve to beat the shit out of Jon before he does

[@BayX1337]

@@TheTimeIsNow890 They'll never fight. I'll be surprised if jones fights again

[@timtan2023hiyffg]

​​​@@alp_mez859899 out of 100 times jones wins. Jones is not going to stand there with alex, soon of jones grabs him it's over. I love alex but hes been well matched so far. Everyone wants to stand and trade with him, nuts

[@MattMurdock41]

The thing is about pereira, I don’t think he minds if he loses, he is confident in himself to win but at the same time, if he loses then he has no issue with that and takes it like a man and isn’t scared of any competition which is what makes him a true champ

[@YOUNGBOYFAN123]

Hellyeah bro. Hes da boogeyman fr

[@michaelsun-qh5xe]

@@YOUNGBOYFAN123he’s not a boogeyman😂😂😂😂 he’s the champion he might be the boogeyman of the heavyweight division if he moves.

[@ProverbialTurtle]

Exactly. It's that "you win some you lose some" mentality that makes him so efficient. He will not hold back and even if he loses, just takes it like a man and improves.

[@gabrielfreire2074]

I think that’s a kickboxing mentality. They fight so often and for so long that losing is part of the game. Also he’s really confident that if he loses it is just bc the opponent was better than him at that time.

[@Shokkerz1976]

You hit the nail on the head, gracious in victory and gracious in defeat, a true fighting machine, what a breath of fresh air for the UFC he has been

[@FFA441]

Pereira vs Jones would be nuts

[@sebastianmkhosana9739]

Jones vs Gane all over again. Jones will grapple and submit him🤷🏾‍♂️.

[@yomomma8791]

@@sebastianmkhosana9739it’s a bunch of casuals lol jones kills him

[@timtan2023hiyffg]

​​@@yomomma8791exactly I love alex but if izzy can take him down and hold him down then he has almost zero chance against jones.

[@bobjimbobjim9006]

@@sebastianmkhosana9739better TDD then gane by a mile

[@dipendermaan1315]

I want to see him fight anklaev, that will be a good test of his tdd.

[@acuman99.9]

You better not embarrass him in front of Vanessa.

[@michaelwolford8570]

Yo Fisk has lost some weight 😂

[@traevondickerson7073]

This is great

[@ThaWayneDaRockJohnson]

*kayla

[@VITALI808]

Who is that?

[@i5C0R3Pi0N]

@@VITALI808 It's a reference to Kingpin aka Wilson Fisk from Marvel. Dana looks like him in this video

[@Kroggnagch]

Dana's Joe sounds like Joe's Joey D. Lol

[@trey1477]

Lol😂😂,for me I was wondering why Joe sounded like Vince McMahon

[@gabrielt.1678]

Actor in the future playing a role of Joe Rogan:

[@johnsmith4650]

Omgg I thought the same thing and so glad you said it

[@davefave4458]

Alex truly that guy man , no fear in his eyes , trains hard & very well spoken . even as a non Portuguese speaker you can tell his dialogue is well thought out out .

[@gabrielfreire2074]

I speak Portuguese and he is so clear when it’s about the fighting talk, so fucking smooth

[@unbroken1010]

He learned that from epstein Island. We know how they roll

[@YaNeK92]

Aspinall vs Jones Ngannu vs Jones Pereira vs Jones 🔥🔥🔥

[@Bennybenzoooooooooo]

Jones gone be the lakers in the 2000’s 3 peat

[@dabear7822]

he won’t fight any of them. jones is scared

[@ghostriderrrrrrr9122]

would never happen but 🔥

[@joshuaposada9226]

Jomes would probably pick poatan out of those 3 and only because he would wrestle poatan and that's his weakness.

[@rustyshackleford436]

⁠@@Bennybenzoooooooooojones won’t fight any of them just Stipe. Won’t risk his legacy

[@juanpabloortega8096]

He’s indeed that guy

[@SiLeNtHaKr]

Him vs Aspinall would be INSANEEEE

[@SibaNgewu]

Ankalaev vs Alex first then he can move to Heavyweight

[@Kairahimi-qe6ul]

Yes but pereira is 36. It’s a big risk for him, if I were him I would be move up and get the triple belt for legacy

[@kuaka1206]

If Pereira beats a heavyweight, he would have beat Ankalaev through fight math.

[@Kairahimi-qe6ul]

@@kuaka1206 no not at all. Ankalaev is a wrestler and that’s a huge risk for pereira but like Aspinal at heavyweight is a better match up for him. Only jones is a bad matchup at heavy for him but now even jones is old now

[@kuaka1206]

@@Kairahimi-qe6ul so Ankalaev is better wrestler than Jones. Or u think Ankalaev can best Jones, is that what you're saying?

[@Kairahimi-qe6ul]

@@kuaka1206 no jones is a heavyweight now. I said in heavyweight pereira has a better chance because of match ups except jones than fighting Ankalaev

[@StarLight-lt2tm]

I keep thinking more and more that Dana White is Jon Jones’ girlfriend behind closed doors

[@jjboy157]

Dana must be hiding his bruises pretty well then

[@arturorivera6173]

Makes so much sense

[@AlfimAlves]

@@jjboy157g4ys only hit women

[@miguelespino6087]

He doesn't want to lose Alex as a superstar. Jones would dismantle him.

[@jeromevolckerpowell5080]

The plan is​ for jon to fight stipe. In the meantime maybe feed ankalaev to alex. Let him move up to heavyweight for the biggest moneyfight between jon and alex. Tom does not fit into this ppv equation@@miguelespino6087

[@Disturbed123]

He fights so often because he's taken no damage besides izzy

[@spaceman1678]

Izzy is the only one that can hurt this man so far

[@Nova-Franconia]

Jones had a semi mental breakdown in the cage once he saw his broken toe after the Chael fight… Alex just pops it back in and is sparring like 3 days later

[@jhonvitor-gq9vq]

😂😂😂😂

[@delsinmcgrath882]

THIS is how you need to promote your champions. Not just glaze Jon Jones 24/7 so he can fight an old man in a wheelchair then dip

[@yanmagno3]

Just don’t mention the pfp rankings around tomato here…

[@NoRockinMansLand]

That's a funny comparison, Jon has so many achievements to the point where his reputation is linked with that of the UFC. Stop the surface level thinking

[@novarupture4582]

Lmao it's insane how people like you will link any mma video with trying to trash on jones, a dude who doesn't know you exist lives rent free in your head lol. The funniest part is that yall complain about Dana constantly talking about jon when you do the exact same thing😂😂

[@delsinmcgrath882]

@@novarupture4582 Here bud, you dropped this: 🧴🧻

[@TonySiragusa99]

@@NoRockinMansLandhis reputation is linked to juicing, being coked out of his mind and fleeing the scene of an accident that he caused with a pregnant woman being involved and him returning only to get the money he had in the car to flee again, illegal eye pokes, immoral kicks and winning fights with asterisks next to them because of shady judge cards like the Gustafson and Reyes fights. We can quit acting like Jon Jones is invincible at any moment.

[@chrisjolly4880]

I haven't been the biggest supporter for Alex up to recently but his title run and the activity have been really refreshing. I wish we had 5 more champions like him or Maybe Islam and Leon could take notes

[@SuperSandLezB-an]

Yea and ddp

[@unbornk20si93]

Islam like took a fight 2 weeks ago?? What point are you trying to make??

[@shrekonion7032]

None of them have the power to perform like pereira

[@atiffarhan619]

​@@DefeatLustits not his problem, nobody can fight in ramadan while fasting, he asked to fight before ramadan but ufc wanted sean o malley to headline march card. He has fought 8 times since 2021 so he isnt inactive at all.

[@DefeatLust]

@@atiffarhan619 Yeah, you're right, it's actually not that far off from Alex. That's my bad. Thank you

[@shoesxx1]

Even if he does and loses I don't think it will tarnish his achievements at all because any real fan will just recognise what a fighter he is to try.

[@MarK_LII]

He walks around 230+ so I mean he really is a HW. That’ll be 3 div titles, I can imagine that build up

[@shoesxx1]

@@MarK_LII would be insane. But in my opinion I don't think Tom Aspinall is losing to anyone anytime soon

[@jayyy4491]

Real fan lol ufc gotta create “legends” “goats” do this by fixing fighters with matches they know they can win. Want to beat a grappler out him against a heavy strike or vice versa but you do by setting up best vs the best. Rarely ever do we get a well rounded fighter because you need years and luck to be a beast in every category of fighting. Bandwagoners who hop on a fighters nuts don’t care about actual fighting they just want to seem like they know what’s up at the bbq by saying simple stuff like look at his record. Dana probably loves Alex for his weight advantages and size that way he can keep feeding him easy wins from different weight classes. It’s the WWE 😂😂😂

[@shoesxx1]

@@jayyy4491 cool story bro

[@Noone-wp6vj]

@@shoesxx1i agree i dont see tom losing to alex and ima be honest i picked against alex in almost all his fights, i thought isreal would beat him the first time, i thought jan would beat him, i thought jiri would beat him the first time and i thought jamahal would beat him so now im like damn, if he does fight tom i might be second guessing it😂 i have a weird feeling he can catch jon jones before he has a chance to grapple but i think tom is a new generation heavyweight who is destined for greatness especially after he ko'd sergie

[@jashnsingh6736]

Which means jon jones vs alex is possible 🗿🗿

[@tholt4193]

The fights to make are Pereira vs Jones and Stipe vs Aspinhall

[@YaNeK92]

*Ngannu and Aspinall need to crack Jones first 😂*

[@EmeralArcher]

N'gannu isn't even a UFC fighter 😂

[@YaNeK92]

@@EmeralArcher Doesn't matter. Anytime anywhere.

[@mada575]

Ngannu won't happen.

[@billyhill1778]

Jones subs aspinall easily you guys are delusional

[@Mister_NO.]

Ngannu is a nobody.

[@mendoza900]

If you think about it. Alex has really only fought less than 7 minutes in the last 2½ months. Of course he's ready to turn around and fight right away. He's a Beast.

[@mr.frogman1827]

Let Pereia fight in LH until the heavy belt is given to someone. Cuz Jon is already scared as shit he aint ever coming back if Periera is in the heavy class

[@Mogen562]

As much as a dislike pico jones , he would wrestle him. As a fan of poatan, I am not sure how well he would fare against pico jones in the wrestling/grappling department. I have not like jones dincr he beat my guy Shogun Rua.

[@WreckWolf-i7q]

​@@Mogen562poatan will knock him out in the first round with his left hook🗿

[@ParkedIdeas]

​@@Mogen562, Jones will probably make pereira look like a beginner ..... He's just another level in the ground game and he's so long, Alex won't be able to touch him.... Also Jones have the nastiest leg kicks, knee kicks .... And very long legs also

[@Smashingbonejuices]

I think thats the matchup he might just take. Aspinal is a worse style for him

[@CuspVirgo]

Jon chokes him out quicker than he did Cyril

[@sanghggddi]

Everyone talking about Jones V Pereira, WTF is the point of aspinall being interim champ if pereira fights him before aspinall

[@user-wy3dl2em7p]

You really don't understand that it's only a show. UFC only wants money.

[@henryadell9641]

Aspinal then jones. Probably the biggest best fight that the UFC has ever promoted.

[@macandrews9548]

Alex would do well in heavyweight but Jon would absolutely destroy him

[@alexlilano1931]

Yeah why not. Let him fight Jones or whoever the champ at the time and he be the first three divisions champ. That be great to see.

[@philiplewis7572]

It’ll never happen never in a million yrs does he beat Aspinall or Jones even Blades cos the simple fact is he’s not a true MMA fighter he’s a kick boxer u watch as soon as he fight someone who can wrestle he’s getting beat

[@saintsocky1346]

​@@philiplewis7572 Then why hasn't he been submitted since before the UFC? That's like saying khabib should not have succeeded because he's a wrestler in MMA.

[@Vex-iy8zm]

Book the Ankalaev fight.

[@philiplewis7572]

He gets beat he’ll get taken down with ease

[@mikko3]

Ankalaev doesnt want to fight, he has declined multiple times

[@mikeflores6959]

Alex is that guy!

[@ChrisSmithBass]

Ain’t no way Jones is gonna fight him. That’s just never going to happen.

[@ryangallagher3291]

I could see it. In theory it’s not the worst matchup for jones.

[@adamspencer5074]

No Alex. Beat that division an get paid big an retire. Keep your brand while you can

[@CornellD.Cavendish]

Joe rogan is such a casual

[@dethdaemon]

Why do you not want him to strive for more? Just retire and not risk anything? Pathetic

[@tsyqaib]

But that's not Alex's brand. I feel like his brand is being a stone face killer who will take on any task. Win or lose doesn't effect him mentally cos he's just a warrior who wants war.

[@michaelsun-qh5xe]

That’s what I would do but Alex is not a pussy like me he wants greatness and he wants the challenge you only get 1 life make the most of it. I should listen to myself but …

[@alxofficial1541]

Maybe try the WNBA. That sport seems more like your speed.

[@marubata9047]

Alex beating Jon would be the best storyline in the UFC

[@mosesparada3867]

Jones wrestles and submits him in a boring ass fight!!

[@yanmagno3]

@@mosesparada3867ducks him and retires after beating a 40 year old fireman*

[@mucholoko90]

@@yanmagno3 almost 42, probably will be already 42 (or even 43) when they fight

[@davidneiner2133]

​@@yanmagno3beating stipe is a BIG IF

[@GTOHawg]

He cuts so much weight normally. He should be a heavyweight.

[@AN38385]

Hopefully they’re paying that guy what he’s worth. Def the face of UFC.

[@guille8756]

I think Dana knows he needs to protect him and its a bad idea

[@JGD185]

Would love to see it but the ground game of Aspinall and Jones would be too much I think.

[@zuffer1675]

I agree

[@rustyshackleford436]

He beats anyone in HW but Aspinall, Jones would be a test. He needs to fight Ankalaev then move to HW

[@realnigga5057]

@@rustyshackleford436😂😂😂😂

[@unbornk20si93]

More like HW already stacked but go off and act like ye kind is somethin special

[@Rockyphilly94]

Jones left as soon as the light heavyweights started to become taller and more well rounded. Jan became the contender and Jon pussed out. Alex faces them head on.

[@pascualperez6692]

That’s the truth right there there I remember Jan looking at jones and watching jones smile and then he went missing for three years to fight a non wrestler in gain now he’s gone again.

[@gerardocervantes2728]

This is why you love the guy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@merihimsolomon2331]

Alex blasting through his current contract and to another more promising

[@YasamK.]

So, we’re all going to make this happen and let Jones just duck Aspinall?! The interim heavyweight champ deserves the fight. Then, after beating Ankalaev, Pereira can fight the winner of Jones vs Aspinall.

[@dave88861]

I don't think anyone is just jumping to a straight title shot if Pereira moves up to HW, most likely he will have to fight a top guy first if he moves up before getting a title shot, but I could be wrong! Either way, I agree that if he moves up it should not be to fight Jones, he def should fight a top guy first to see how he does, if Pereira blows through that fight then I'd say anything is on the table at that point.

[@michaelsun-qh5xe]

How about give jones stipe first yes it’s boring and underserved but stipe waited this long just give it to him just like how Colby was given a free shot. And then let aspinall vs pereira and let jones vs the winner of them.

[@jackjohnson156]

Ankalaev 12 fight winning streak and raked number 3 and still not getting title shot is crazy

[@joses.d.m.4892]

Nope, 1 draw and 1 NC, on the last 3 fights he only got 1 Win.

[@yanmagno3]

@@joses.d.m.4892who tf else is there at LHW? Lmao

[@joses.d.m.4892]

@@yanmagno3 Wtf are you talking about dude????

[@yanmagno3]

@@joses.d.m.4892 dude hasn’t lost since his debut against Paul Craig 12 fights ago, who else at LHW should get the title shot over him?

[@ImmaBeBored]

Pereira is Jon’s biggest fight. Bigger than the DC fights and the stipe fight🔥 I’m surprised Dana isnt taking advantage of Pereira’s hype and popularity. I’m Convinced Jon has dirt on Dana.

[@hirojilly4497]

He's that guy means next Connor in ppv

[@kiie5351]

Aspinall pushed so hard for Jon as if he'd dominated his opponents like Poatan is currently doing

[@brayanescalante9258]

He has been running through his opponents. He’s got the lowest average fight time in the ufc rn and besides the blaydes fight where he hurt his knee hes ran through everyone he’s fought including the scariest puncher in the division at the time (pavlovich)

[@richardrussel4567]

He did dominate his opponents. Dudes finished almost every fight in the first round. Wtf r u on about?

[@__D-B__]

Aspinall has already beat 4 top 10 heavyweights... all first round finishes. He has the shortest average fight time in ufc history. That literally tells you how dominant he's been. Do you even pay attention to the sport? Doesn't seem like it.

[@johnhoggan1053]

He's that guy is an understatement He is the man dana. Just get Jones out of the picture asap and crown Tom the real champ and have Tom vs. Alex in the near future 🙏

[@kevinking7412]

Alex and Jon would be a great fight

[@Nodiss_Diss]

Pereira vs Ngannou Jones vs Aspinall

[@mintyfresh9542]

Pereira is THAT guy

[@uhmz1212]

Perreira is apreciated alot. To few fighters like him within the ufc. Mostly guys who wait to long for oppertunities!

[@leroy4498]

He's that guy!! And you know he is that guy too. Ready to fight asap.

[@kurobash5266]

I think if he beats Ankalaev then maybe move him up to heavyweight

[@mikko3]

Ankalaev doesnt want to fight, declined multiple offers to fight Alex

[@Radio_Active_Sapien]

Poatan 🗿🔥

[@robburden1841]

He’s a laconic warrior. No loud rude chatter, he gets it on.

[@Kane896]

If he becomes a triple champ u gotta involve him in the GOAT discussion

[@souryabanik0907]

Ngannou vs pereira would be a banger!

[@Kaiser_Murphy]

Aspinall vs Periera... that would be an insane fight.

[@puuhamato6294]

Pereiras first name and Jons last name make a killer name 🥳

[@T-Shiesty]

A fucking legend and a true fucking warrior

[@sibusisondaba4354]

He’s that guy, that about sums it up

[@itssteevie1235]

Dana let it sink in you will make millions on that ppv 😊

[@moistman3110]

Pereira vs Jones will never happen, and even if it did, it'd turn out exactly like Jones vs Gane. Pereira vs Aspinall is the fight to make, and it's gonna be spectacular when it happens.

[@Alex-jk9pq]

The last true warrior champion.

[@hammers2006]

Dana's favourite line is "we'll see how this thing plays out"

[@johnrud454]

a fighter like Alex deserves a run of title defences before moving up to heavy weight.....with the big boys his power becomes more average and grapling/groundwork becomes almost impossible

[@user-gc5sp2iu9p]

Alex vs Jon would be insane!

[@Timduo]

I think Dana wants to wait until there’s a definite champion for the heavyweight, without the interim thing going on.. and then he will give Alex that chance to fight at heavyweight, kinda like a champion vs champion..

[@DarrellCooley]

Aspinal or Jones would be a crazy fight

[@gamershd6225]

Aspinal vs perreira VS jones vs stipe

[@ThailandBeyondTourism]

Every UFC fighter is good for 2 -3 shine only.. boxers shine a decade or two

[@urbanjam_1139]

Alex is fearless he fight anybody he don't pick and choose

[@baconbit9850]

Alex’s momentum rn is crazy

[@senti2175]

"Lets see what happens" -Dana White

[@KlierElena]

Remember when everyone was complaining about him "jumping the line"? Look at him now

[@Morbidlyacute]

Best part is he might actually be natural unlike most

[@srb8557]

Ankalev deserves his title fight

[@luisaguirre3310]

Pereira is a monster 👹

[@Prasonio]

Dana clearly trying to protect Jones😂😂

[@KuroSens]

Hope this happens catchweight, i think both fighters would be in their best condition there

[@corysmith564]

I want to see Alex tango with Ciryl. Perfect match-up before taking on Aspinall or Jones

[@C3phoe]

Keep him light heavy. He's the most exciting light heavy, a little ahead of jiri cause of his amazingness

[@urboymk]

Alex P & John J , if Alex could hold heavyweight and maintain his speed, then that fight would be nice !

[@keshavmurthyramachandra2400]

People hype unecessarily. They thought Dustin would win against Mackachaev . Now they think Ankalaev will rag doll Alex. Alex has always been training with one of the best wrestlers. No one can take him down wirh ease. He is big and strong. Before people fall to feet, they could just get the knee of brutal elbows

[@taurusfilms.5658]

Yup ! Makes sense !!! And imagine the feat !!! Wow ! Go Alex ! Common Dana

[@RosAlba-hl6wd]

The problem at heavyweight is that Jon is a violent grappler too.

[@Cafe--Racer]

The way he is winning without taking any damage or energy spent, its logical to move to heavyweight.

[@Izzy267NZ]

He should ankalaev first , people will say he ducked him , close that chapter first

[@donwilliamson2661]

*Triple Champ*

[@petere9120]

The fact that Izzy knocked him out as a middleweight is crazy.

[@AndorranStairway]

Alex vs Tom would be insane. But first, Dana either has to strip Jones or get that title fight done once and for all.

[@syphonunfiltered]

Dana's impression of Rogan is just himself lol

[@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984]

Let’s see a Super Heavyweight Division

[@chinthakaherath3191]

"He's that guy": Mcgregor 😂

[@HB-gj7gd]

He is a heavy weight now One of the reasons he is so powerfull Remind my of Haney A weight bully Let see what happens

[@andrewlevangie2043]

He is that guy.

[@ace_Knows_Enough]

“ He’s that guy “ Is a muffinfudgekin fact ‼️

[@BjarniThordarson]

Im here for it

[@forrest7126]

Usually I say you’re not that guy, I’ve never said someone is…. Until now. Alex pereira is that guy

[@johnhagebeuk8]

Alex is the perfect UFC guy for Dana

[@jasperhabraken7673]

I am a pereira fan!! But think aspinall will take the easy win..

[@felixguzmanmartinez1573]

Brazilians have carried the UFC for a long time

[@Ivantheterrible81280]

In other words, postpone it as long as possible like he was with Francis and currently is with Tom.

[@dallasbond7527]

Bro really cleared two weight divisions and is heading to heavyweight

[@judezern6080]

He’s already done everything from ufc 276 in July 2022 to now he’s done everything there is to do he’s 36 years old just good health is all I want for Chama kickboxing hall of famer goes now ufc hall of famer