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Chris Weidman believes Alex Pereira should return to light heavyweight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:19 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Chris Weidman believes Alex Pereira should return to light heavyweight
Summary

Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman suggested that Alex Pereira is better suited for the 205-pound weight class. Pereira, who previously held the UFC middleweight title, moved up to heavyweight but lost to Ciryl Gane by TKO in June. He is set to face No. 2 ranked Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on December 12. Weidman speculated that Pereira's desire for legacy and a rematch with Gane may be motivating his decision to remain in the heavyweight division.

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  • •Alex Pereira lost to Ciryl Gane by TKO in June.
  • •He will fight Sergei Pavlovich on December 12 at UFC 335.
  • •Weidman believes Pereira should fight at light heavyweight.
  • •Pereira aims for legacy and a rematch with Gane.
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  • 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Former champion thinks Alex Pereira should fight at light heavyweight
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Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman believes the 205-pound weight class is best for Alex Pereira.

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