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Analyst wonders if UFC 335 could be 'the end of Alex Pereira'

The UFC has officially set a high-stakes showdown for December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with former two-division champion Alex Pereira facing off against top-ranked heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich as the co-main event of UFC 335. The bout marks Pereira’s return to the heavyweight division after a period of inactivity, though he has faced skepticism about his ability to compete at the weight class following recent struggles.

Meanwhile, the card will also feature the first title defense by newly crowned UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, who will square off against rising contender Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in November. Pereira’s coach has previously hinted at a potential return to the light heavyweight division, where the Brazilian once dominated, but the UFC has confirmed the heavyweight matchup for now.

The fight announcement has already sparked debate among analysts, with some questioning whether this bout could mark the end of Pereira’s competitive career in the sport.

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