In an interview with Joe Rogan after the match, Alex Pereira revealed his plan. Pereira said that playing at UFC 301 depends on President Dana White.
UFC 301 is scheduled to take place on 4/5 at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The confrontation between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg for the Flyweight Championship, and Jose Aldo's return after a long break to compete with Jonathan Martinez in the main match. With Pereira added to the playlist, most likely the above names will have to give the stage back to the reigning champion Alex Pereira.
“I want to participate in the match at UFC 301. I said that I wanted to play in Brazil, but it didn't depend on my decision.
“Poatan” became UFC's Middleweight champion and decided to switch to playing in Light Heavyweight after losing to Israel Adesanya in the rematch. Currently, he is holding a record of 3 consecutive victories and continues to hold the Light Heavyweight championship belt.
“I am making a significant progress and perfecting skills every day,” Pereira said, “so I believe it is time to challenge in Heavyweight, and I believe I can do that.”
UFC Alex Pereira added: “Surely 100% I want to play in Heavyweight. I have a suitable height for that weight. Although my weight has not reached normal level, I have gained weight quite quickly without training strength.
At the present time, Pereira is showing no rival at the Light Heavyweight weight class. His next opponent could be Magomed Ankalaev or a rematch against Jira Prochazka. Also at UFC 300, Jira Prochazka won against Aleksandar Rakic with a technical knockout victory.