Dana White, President of the UFC, has expressed mixed feelings about Alex Pereira moving up to the heavyweight division. While White acknowledges that Pereira is eager to fight at heavyweight and that fans are excited about the prospect, he remains cautious. White highlighted that Pereira has not yet spent enough time in his current division to justify a move to heavyweight. He mentioned that Pereira's willingness and confidence are notable, but the decision requires careful consideration. White also recalled Joe Rogan's encouragement during a recent event, where Rogan urged him to let Pereira fight at heavyweight. White also described Pereira as 'savage' and noted his desire for a quick return after UFC 303.
Dana White explains apprehension to allow Alex Pereira to pursue heavyweight title shot after UFC 303 😬 #MMA #UFC303 https://t.co/0iLhDEDlHt
Dana White explains why he’s hesitant to let Alex Pereira move to heavyweight right now: “It’s not like this guy’s been in the division for two years and he ran through everybody that’s in the division” #UFC303 https://t.co/ubB8C37jFu
Dana White says "savage" Alex Pereira wants another quick return after #UFC303 and knows a heavyweight move is "what people want to see." 👀 https://t.co/3BQ3D6CeXl
Dana White explains why he’s hesitant to let Alex Pereira move to heavyweight https://t.co/3KXyxA9map
Dana White on Alex Pereira fighting at heavyweight: "I know that's what people want to see" 👀 #UFC303 "I'm standing up there with the belt and I had Joe Rogan in my ear the whole time we were up there, 'Let him fight heavyweight. Come on. Just do it.'" https://t.co/GSzpfv0c0e
⚡️Dana White on Alex Pereira moving up to Heavyweight: "We'll see how it plays out" 🎥@ufc ▫️ https://t.co/bKCYWd0FH9
Dana White praises Alex Pereira: “When we were talking to [Alex] tonight, he doesn’t give a sh*t. He said I’ll fight at heavyweight.” 🎥 @ufc #UFC303 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/uXVsi28IMV
Dana White on Alex Pereira fighting at heavyweight: “We’ll see how this thing plays out.” 🎥 @ufc #UFC303 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/Wqv3QOho1d