"A little more dangerous opponent" - Alex Pereira reveals what upset him about the UFC not booking him against Ciryl Gane or Josh Hokit
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Alex Pereira Not Closing Door on UFC Light Heavyweight Return
UFC heavyweight superstar Alex Pereira is not closing the door on a return to the UFC light heavyweight division. Pereira returns to the Octagon at UFC 335 in December when he battles Sergei Pavlovich in a heavyweight No. 1 contender bout. Should Pereira win that fight, he will most likely fight the winner of the […]
Alex Poatan revealed that the UFC even offered him two very different heavyweight options, but surprised him by ignoring them.
He admitted a possible career change. The key fight for him will be a duel (UFC 335, December 12) with Russian boxer Sergey Pavlovich, which may be one of the most important fights for the famous Brazilian Alex Pereira. "If I lose, I don't want to stay in heavyweight at all costs," Pereira said, indicating that he could head to another division. A return to light heavyweight, where he has already defeated Jiří Procházka twice, is in the cards.
Alex Pereira says he will weigh in more easily when he faces Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335. The former champion of two weight classes is aiming for about 240 pounds, and he's not ruling out a return to light heavyweight. Alex Pereira wants to be lighter against Sergei Pavlovich The data comes from an appearance in The Ariel Helwani [...]
Alex Pereira Frustrated Over UFC Booking After Gane Loss
Alex Pereira is sticking with heavyweight after losing his divisional debut to Ciryl Gane, but he’s frustrated that the UFC passed over his preferred next fights: a rematch with Gane or a matchup with Josh Hokit. Instead, Pereira will face Sergei Pavlovich on Dec. 12 at UFC 334. He says the bout is a challenge he had already considered, even if he sees Pavlovich as more dangerous than Hokit.
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