Alex Pereira Considers Light Heavyweight Return if He Falls to Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335
Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira has indicated he may drop back to light heavyweight if he loses his upcoming heavyweight bout.
According to sports.yahoo.com, Alex Pereira, who recently moved up to heavyweight, will face Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event of UFC 335. Pereira has stated that his future in the heavyweight division hinges on the result of this fight.
After suffering a knockout loss in his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane, Pereira said he would consider returning to the light heavyweight division if he does not secure a win against Pavlovich. He cited size disadvantages as a key factor in this potential decision.
Pereira's comments highlight the challenges fighters face when moving between weight classes and suggest that UFC 335 could be pivotal for his career trajectory.