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Alex Pereira UFC Contract: Seven Fights Left and Why Boxing Is Off the Table

UFC heavyweight contender Alex Pereira has dismissed any future move to boxing, citing his remaining commitments in the Octagon. The 39-year-old Brazilian, who has already secured seven more fights under his UFC contract, will next face Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas.

The bout, expected to be a No. 1 contender’s shot, marks Pereira’s return to heavyweight action after previously competing at lighter weights.

Analysts have raised concerns about his ability to handle the division’s power, with some questioning whether the fight could be his last in the UFC. Pereira’s performance against Pavlovich will be critical in determining his path forward, as he continues to chase heavyweight gold despite skepticism from veterans like Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier.

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