Alex Pereira says he’s ready to maneuver again right down to middleweight “another time” in an try and regain the title he misplaced.
Brazil’s Pereira moved as much as light-heavyweight after defeat by long-time rival Israel Adesanya in 2023.
Pereira, 37, shortly change into a two-weight champion and can defend his title in October.
However Pereira stated on social media he needs to face middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.
“I need to go down another time to middleweight and go for the belt,” he stated.
“Hey Dricus, carry your will to struggle me so you may show that you’re higher than me.”
South African Du Plessis retained his belt by submitting Adesanya in August at UFC 305, whereas Pereira will defend his title in opposition to Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 on 5 October.
Pereira was a sensation at middleweight, upsetting Adesanya in his first title shot regardless of solely becoming a member of the UFC a 12 months beforehand.
After 5 fights at 185lbs, Pereira moved as much as 205lbs due to the cruel weight reduce he needed to undergo at middleweight.
Pereira is simply the ninth fighter to win titles in two weight courses within the UFC and has achieved that feat in record-breaking time.
UFC president Dana White has urged Du Plessis might get a homecoming in South Africa in his subsequent outing.