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Alex Pereira’s Career at Heavyweight Could Be Over if He Loses to Sergei Pavlovich

Alex Pereira teases major UFC fight news on Instagram, calling it a "big challenge." We break down why Sergei Pavlovich is the most likely opponent.

By Michael Aldon · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 6:01 AM

Key Things to Know

Alex Pereira's heavyweight career could come to an end if he suffers a loss to Sergei Pavlovich.
Pereira recently teased that an announcement regarding his next UFC fight against a challenging opponent is approaching.
The Brazilian fighter has not competed since losing via TKO to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 in June 2026.

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Former UFC champion Alex Pereira faces a critical juncture in the heavyweight division, with suggestions that a potential loss to Sergei Pavlovich could end his heavyweight ambitions. Pereira has teased an upcoming fight announcement featuring what he described as a big challenge as he looks to rebound inside the Octagon.

Pereira has remained out of action since suffering a TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 in June 2026. That setback halted his effort to capture the interim heavyweight title, during which the Brazilian claimed illegal strikes to the back of the head contributed to the defeat.

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Alex Pereira’s Career at Heavyweight Could Be Over if He Loses to Sergei Pavlovich

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