UFC Corridor of Famer Chris Weidman sees a getting his want of a rematch with Ciryl Gane.
Pereira (13-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) has been campaigning to run issues again with Gane ever since he was O of their interim heavyweight title combat at UFC Freedom 250 in June. Pereira argued that he was struck by quite a few unlawful blows to the again of his finish through the fight-ending sequence and t.
Pereira and Gane (14-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC) fought whereas UFC heavyweight champion l (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) was sidelined after getting 1 final October. Gane and Aspinall had been gearing for a late 2026 rematch, however ongoing issues have pressured e.
Now Pereira and Josh Hokit (10-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) are campaigning for the heavyweight title combat, however Weidman mentioned "Poatan" is probably going the one to get it.
"How can we outline rightful contender? So, Pereira is the largest star; he's nonetheless the largest star," Weidman mentioned on ; "He simply misplaced, I do know. If we're going off rightful, he most likely shouldn't get the chance, however I feel he's most likely the frontrunner to get a rematch. … I'm towards that too, however I feel that's simply the best way the game is now. They wish to see the largest fights – the largest, most enjoyable fights for the belt."
The remainder of the panel pitched Pereira vs. Hokit, however Weidman disagrees. He sees the UFC going with Pereira vs. Gane, and the second more than likely possibility being Hokit.
"Josh Hokit, he had two massive moments in a row," Weidman mentioned. "Derrick Lewis shouldn’t be ranked very excessive, superb matchup for him. He went on the market and bought the end, after which the Curtis Blaydes combat was one of many Fights of the Yr. So, he had the 2 finest moments."
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