Alex Pereira, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, has expressed a strong desire to drop back down to the middleweight division to challenge current champion Dricus du Plessis. Despite defending his title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in October, Pereira has made it clear that he wants to reclaim the middleweight belt regardless of the outcome. While UFC President Dana White appreciates Pereira's willingness to fight in multiple weight classes, he remains non-committal about immediately booking the fight. Pereira's motivation appears to be driven by his rivalry with Israel Adesanya and a desire to prove his dominance across divisions. The potential matchup has garnered significant attention and could further cement Pereira's legacy as one of the all-time greats in MMA.