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Should Alex Pereira drop back down to Light Heavyweight? ‘That’s the sweet spot’

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By Andrew Richardson · MMA Mania

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 3:59 AM

Key Things to Know

Andrew Richardson considers whether Alex Pereira should return to light heavyweight, describing the 205-pound division as a potential sweet spot.
Richardson expresses mixed thoughts on a proposed matchup between Alex Pereira and heavyweight fighter Sergei Pavlovich.
Edson Barboza reportedly signed with a new fighting promotion less than two months after retiring from the UFC.

The Story in 60 Seconds

In his Midnight Mania roundup for MMA Mania, writer Andrew Richardson examines whether UFC fighter Alex Pereira should return to the 205-pound light heavyweight division. The article questions Pereira's division placement while discussing a potential matchup between Pereira and heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich.

Beyond Pereira, Richardson reviews several ongoing storylines across mixed martial arts. These topics include former UFC fighter Edson Barboza signing with a new promotion following his retirement, Paulo Costa's ongoing feud with the UFC, and early thoughts on a lightweight bout between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes at UFC 335.

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Should Alex Pereira drop back down to Light Heavyweight? ‘That’s the sweet spot’

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