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Robert Whittaker Open to Alex Pereira Fight at 205 lbs

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker says he’s open to fighting former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at 205 lbs.Whittaker made his 205 lbs debut this summer with a TKO win over Nikita Krylov at UFC 329, while Pereira…

By Adam Martin · Yahoo

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:55 AM

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Robert Whittaker stated he is open to facing Alex Pereira in a 205-pound light heavyweight matchup.
Whittaker previously held the UFC middleweight title, while Pereira is a former UFC light heavyweight champion.
No official agreement or date has been finalized by the promotion for the proposed bout.

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Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has expressed interest in fighting former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Whittaker confirmed he is open to welcoming Pereira back to the 205-pound division.

The potential light heavyweight matchup would mark a move up in weight for the Australian fighter. Both Whittaker and Pereira previously held championship titles in the promotion, though no official bout has been scheduled yet.

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Robert Whittaker Open to Alex Pereira Fight at 205 lbs

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