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UFC Legend Helping to Prepare Alex Pereira for Heavyweight Fight at UFC 335

Alex Pereira is adding star power to his training camp ahead of his second heavyweight bout at UFC 335, with former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez lending his expertise. Pereira, who vacated the UFC light heavyweight title after three defenses to pursue the heavyweight division, lost his first heavyweight fight via stoppage to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250.

Now, he faces Sergei Pavlovich in a non-title match at UFC 335, a fight that could set him up for another title opportunity if successful. Velasquez, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, won the UFC heavyweight title twice during his career, including a dominant performance against Brock Lesnar at UFC 121.

His later career was marked by injuries, but his experience and insights could prove invaluable as Pereira prepares for his rematch attempt in the division.

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