Have you ever been in a situation where everyone else seems to know what should happen next, but you’re the one holding out? Well, that’s exactly what’s going on right now in the UFC’s light-heavyweight division, and it’s all about one man. The reigning champion, Alex Pereira. With fans, analysts, and UFC legends pushing for a showdown with top contender Magomed Ankalaev, Pereira’s next move has become the million-dollar question. But why isn’t the Brazilian jumping at the opportunity?

Amid the anticipation, former dual champ Daniel Cormier took to his YouTube channel and dropped a bombshell, “I don’t find Pereira to be a liar.” Now, what does Cormier mean by that? ‘DC’ is pointing towards the recent meeting Pereira had with the UFC’s top brass in Las Vegas after which the Brazilian once again made his intentions clear on not fighting Ankalaev next.

However, Cormier believes that now is the perfect moment for Pereira to face Ankalaev, noting that “Ankalaev is number one for a reason, but Pereira has already cleared out most of the top fighters in the division.” But why, then, is Pereira still hesitant? Is there something deeper going on here than just strategy?

Moreover, the promotion has also hinted at Ankalaev’s number #1 contendership. And so Pereira’s refusal is raising eyebrows, and Cormier himself can’t help but wonder, “If not Ankalaev, then who else?” With contenders like Jamahal Hill climbing the ranks, Cormier fears that Pereira might end up facing familiar foes or even weaker opponents in comparison to the Russian.

The clock is ticking, and the Brazilian knows it. The moment to defend his title against the Russian juggernaut is slipping away. If the champ hesitates for too long, what happens next? Some believe Pereira’s mind is already on bigger things, like a heavyweight clash with Jon Jones. Could Pereira be holding out for that monster fight, or is he just waiting for the perfect time to make his next move? As Pereira weighs his options, the pressure is mounting, and the contender who was promised a shot has run out of patience.

Has Magomed Ankalaev finally had enough of waiting for Alex Pereira?

Magomed Ankalaev is done waiting. After years of seeing others leap ahead of him in the rankings, the number #1 light-heavyweight contender is calling out Dana White directly. What does he have to lose? “I was told by Dana (White) that I am next for Alex,” Ankalaev boldly claimed. This statement has set the internet on fire. But here’s where it gets juicy. Even though Ankalaev’s camp has heard this directly from White, nothing has been officially confirmed. What’s going on behind the scenes?

‘Russian Terror’ didn’t just stop there. During UFC 308 media day, he dropped a bombshell of his own. Dana White allegedly told him that he needed to put on a “good performance” in his fight with Aleksandar Rakic before getting a shot at Pereira. But here’s the big question, was Dana playing mind games, or is this just part of the business? Furthermore, is Pereira making a calculated decision, or is he dodging the challenge?

Pereira’s decision could either be a brilliant move or a risky gamble. Does he have the time to take on Ankalaev? Or is the heavyweight dream with Jon Jones too tempting to pass up? Who do you think would win if Pereira and Ankalev go at it next?