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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for champ Alex Pereira after UFC 303 title defense?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jiri Prochazka after UFC 303 loss?)

Alex Pereira’s path of destruction through the light heavyweight division continued Saturday when he logged a second title defense in the UFC 303 against Jiri Prochazka.

Pereira (11-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) scored a blistering second-round TKO of Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) in their main event rematch at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and he’s now cleared out the majority of the top five at 205 pounds.

There’s a glaring name in the rankings Pereira has yet to fight in his division, but there’s also the growing intrigue of a move up to heavyweight.

What should be next for Pereira? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC 303.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 303.

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MMA: UFC 303 - Pereira vs Prochazka

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) prepares to fight Alex Pereira…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) prepares to fight Alex Pereira (not pictured) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) prepares to fight Jiri Prochazka…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) prepares to fight Jiri Prochazka (not pictured) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) is helped after losing to…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) is helped after losing to Alex Pereira (not pictured) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) is helped after losing to…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) is helped after losing to Alex Pereira (not pictured) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC 303 - Pereira vs Prochazka

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC 303 - Pereira vs Prochazka

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) reacts after losing to Alex…

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) reacts after losing to Alex Pereira (red gloves) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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