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Alex Pereira Faces Huge Stakes at UFC 335

Alex Pereira is scheduled to return to the heavyweight division on December 12 at UFC 335, where he will clash with Sergei Pavlovich in a five-round co-main event. Pereira is looking to bounce back from a June defeat against Ciryl Gane that halted his initial bid for a third divisional title, while Pavlovich enters the bout riding a three-fight winning streak following a quick knockout victory in May.

A loss would drop Pereira to 0-2 in his new weight class and complicate his championship aspirations, whereas a win over the formidable Russian contender could thrust him back into title contention.

The upcoming matchup features a tough physical test for the former two-division champion, as his opponent stands 6-foot-3, reaches 84 inches, and weighs 257 pounds. Although the organization has not officially designated the pairing as a title eliminator, securing a victory at T-Mobile Arena remains a crucial step for Pereira as he continues his pursuit of unprecedented promotional history.

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