Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for champ Alex Pereira after UFC 303 title defense?

Alex Pereira has already wiped out most of the top five after UFC 303, but there’s one glaring name he’s yet to face.

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[autotag]Alex Pereira[/autotag]’s path of destruction through the light heavyweight division continued Saturday when he logged a second title defense in the UFC 303 against Jiri Prochazka.

Pereira (11-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) scored a blistering second-round TKO of Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) in their main event rematch at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and he’s now cleared out the majority of the top five at 205 pounds.

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There’s a glaring name in the rankings Pereira has yet to fight in his division, but there’s also the growing intrigue of a move up to heavyweight.

What should be next for Pereira? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC 303.

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