Sun Oct 06 05:14:01 UTC 2024: ## UFC Champion Alex Pereira Ranks Dricus Du Plessis as “Easiest” Fight

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has stirred controversy by ranking middleweight title holder Dricus Du Plessis as the “easiest” fight on his list of top UFC contenders. This ranking comes despite Du Plessis’ recent victory over Israel Adesanya to claim the middleweight belt.

Pereira, known for his powerful knockout punches, rated fighters on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the toughest. Du Plessis landed at a dismal 4, while other top contenders like Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall received a 9.

The ranking sparked debate among fans and commentators alike. While Pereira has faced Du Plessis in the past, his assessment raises questions about whether the South African champion is truly underestimated.

The controversy follows Pereira’s upcoming title defense against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307. Fans are eager to see whether Rountree’s performance will propel him to the top of Pereira’s list or solidify Du Plessis’ place at the bottom.

UFC 307 also features a championship co-main event between women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington and former titleholder Julianna Pena. The card boasts a star-studded lineup including Jose Aldo, Kayla Harrison, and Kevin Holland.

The event kicks off on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, with prelims at 6:30 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET. Don’t miss this action-packed night of fighting.

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