Who is the best Pound4Pound fighter in the UFC at the moment? This is the question that is bothering most of the fans and experts out there. One of the biggest contenders for the tag is light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. The Brazilian last appeared at UFC 303 and defended his title against Jiri Prochazka. He knocked out ‘Denisa’ in the second round, thus defending his title for the second time.

His performance has definitely pushed him towards the Pound4Pound fighter in the promotion. However, Kamaru Usman doesn’t quite feel the same. But why does he think that? Let us find out what the former champion had to say.

Kamaru Usman points out why Alex Pereira is still far from the P4P level

Winning two titles in two different weight classes is a rare feat that Alex Pereira has achieved in his career. Despite his dominance, he still has his share of critics. Talking about critics, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shared his opinion on the Brazilian. Championship Rounds shared a video on the Instagram page where ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ pointed out why he didn’t rate the Brazilian high. He said, “I said you will put hands on the middleweights like you did. Light heavyweights like you are currently doing, and some heavyweights in the future.”

While the 37-year-old did credit ‘Poatan’ for his records, it seems he doesn’t quite like his fighting style. Usman further pointed out what makes a P4P fighter in the UFC. The 37-year-old said, “But when we talk about Pound 4 Pound Henry let’s not forget. P4P is a hypothetical. That means do you posses the highest level of striking, of wrestling, of kickboxing of grappling of Jiu-jitsu.” 

The former champion then shared a message for the champion and said, “So don’t be upset about that. Don’t be b..t hurt about it. Go out there and take the next guy down to get on top full mount, switch up, arm bar on top. Then let me know. ” Usman is not critical of the champion, but even feels he is beatable inside the Octagon. But how can we negate the threat of ‘Poatan?’. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has the answer for you.

Kamaru Usman feels Alex Pereira’s opponents need to change their approach

Alex Pereira has time and again proved why he is the best light heavyweight in the division. Not only has the Brazilian taken up fights on short notice, he has even managed to win them. He is currently on a twelve-fight winning streak, which can be considered as the best in the promotion. However, according to the former champion, Pereira can be defeated. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ took to his podcast to share the changes that needed to be made against the current champion. Usman feels most of his opponents have taken a similar approach to the fight, which has led to their downfall.

Wrestling has never been a strength for Pereira and a changed approach against him can help against him, feels Usman. He said, “That is the least path of resistance for Alex Pereira. It is just stand and strike with this guy. And most everyone seems to be doing that”. The 37-year-old pointed out how he can be defeated and further added,” I would just say that with the approach some of these guys have taken with him. They’re giving him the best possible chance to go out there and be victorious the way that he’s doing,” Pereira is currently waiting for his next fight after defending his title at UFC 303. However, he has yet to face his next opponent in the light heavyweight division.

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