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Former champion thinks Alex Pereira should fight at light heavyweight

UFC light heavyweight and middleweight champion Alex Pereira is facing growing scrutiny over his decision to remain at 265 pounds for his upcoming bout against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335. The fight, scheduled for December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marks Pereira’s return to the Octagon after a controversial loss to Ciryl Gane, which raised questions about his ability to compete at heavyweight.

With seven fights left on his UFC contract, Pereira’s camp has ruled out a potential move to boxing, citing his commitment to the promotion and his age as key factors. Meanwhile, UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping has publicly questioned Pereira’s future in the organization, adding pressure ahead of the Pavlovich matchup, which could determine his path forward in the heavyweight division.

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