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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…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:33 PM
Alex Pereira Not Closing Door on UFC Light Heavyweight Return
Key Things to Know
  • Alex Pereira has indicated he is not closing the door on returning to the UFC light heavyweight division.
  • Pereira expects to weigh approximately 240 pounds for his upcoming UFC 335 bout against Sergei Pavlovich.
  • The 39-year-old former two-division champion acknowledged he plans to retire if negative results mount inside the Octagon.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former two-division champion Alex Pereira is not ruling out a potential return to the light heavyweight division. The 39-year-old fighter, who currently competes at heavyweight, revealed that he might not remain in the division permanently depending on his future results and matchups.

Pereira is scheduled to face Sergei Pavlovich in a heavyweight bout at UFC 335, where he plans to weigh around 240 pounds. Following a previous defeat against Ciryl Gane, Pereira stated that he will consider walking away from MMA entirely if he continues to encounter multiple losses inside the Octagon.

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