Alex Pereira dismisses Israel Adesanya’s criticism of his mindset ahead of UFC 335
Alex Pereira has addressed Israel Adesanya’s recent criticism regarding his mindset ahead of their upcoming UFC 335 showdown, which will now serve as a co-main event. Pereira, set to face Sergei Pavlovich on December 12 in a heavyweight bout, has emphasized that considering both winning and losing scenarios boosts his confidence.
Despite his current heavyweight campaign, he has stated he would return to light heavyweight (205 lbs) if he loses to Pavlovich, potentially securing a faster path to a title shot in that division. Adesanya, who has previously defeated Pereira, questioned the Brazilian’s approach, but Pereira defended his strategy as consistent across his career.
A victory over Pavlovich could propel Pereira toward a heavyweight title opportunity, as Dana White has indicated support for his next fight against the winner of the Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit bout.
Pereira’s size advantage at light heavyweight would also make him a formidable contender in that division, where he has already defeated top-ranked fighters.
