Robert Whittaker would love to welcome Alex Pereira back to light heavyweight

Robert Whittaker is not one to shy away from a challenge.

By Farah Hannoun · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:20 PM

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Robert Whittaker stated he would love to welcome Alex Pereira back to the 205-pound light heavyweight division.
Whittaker is scheduled to fight Bogdan Guskov in the co-main event of UFC Sydney on February 7, 2026.
The Australian fighter revealed multiple other potential matchups were discussed before finalizing his bout against Guskov.

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Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker has expressed interest in welcoming Alex Pereira back to the light heavyweight division. Whittaker, who is moving up to 205 pounds, noted that he remains open to taking on major challenges against former titleholders.

Whittaker is currently scheduled to face Bogdan Guskov in the co-main event of UFC Sydney on February 7, 2026. The Australian fighter revealed that several other potential matchups were considered before the UFC finalized his bout with Guskov.

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