Alex Pereira seems to have a timeline in place for his next Octagon appearance.
While in attendance at UFC 316, “Poatan” spoke with UFC Fight Pass Brazi reporter Evelyn Rodrigues During the interview, he indicated that he plans to return in the fall. The Brazilian fan favorite successfully defended the 205-pound belt three times within a six-month span in 2024 before relinquishing the title to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 this past March.
"People are used to seeing me fighting all the time. Now I'm resting my body a little,” Pereira said.