Alex Pereira outlines future decisions ahead of UFC 335 fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Alex Pereira is set to face Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on December 12. Following his recent losses, Pereira stated he would consider retirement if he continues to struggle inside the Octagon. With warnings from experts regarding the heavyweight division challenges, he plans to enter the fight at a lighter weight. Pereira, who has already established a secure future for himself and his family, emphasized that he does not want to serve as a stepping stone for younger fighters.
- •Pereira fights Pavlovich at UFC 335 on December 12.
- •He considers retirement if he undergoes more defeats.
- •Pereira aims to weigh around 240 pounds for the fight.
- •Experts have expressed concerns about his transition to heavyweight.
- •He has no interest in being a stepping stone for younger fighters.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira Drops Major Retirement Update Ahead of UFC 335 Showdown Against Sergei Pavlovich
"Alex Pereira reveals that if he encounters way too many defeats inside the Octagon after UFC 335, he will walk away from MMA.
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