Dricus du Plessis recently voiced his prediction that Alex Pereira will retake the UFC light heavyweight title from Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. He said that Pereira “looks scary, he looks angry” in recent training, suggesting the challenger is more motivated and sharper than ever.
Du Plessis broke it down by noting that Pereira already lost once to Ankalaev at UFC 313, but the performance difference appears significant this time around. He sees this title fight as a redemption match for Pereira, one where he can prove his worth and quiet detractors.
Despite their past tension — Pereira and Du Plessis have had public exchanges about a possible superfight — Du Plessis is putting rivalry aside for now and backing Pereira in this rematch.