The five-round co-main event of UFC 335 will see boxer Sergei Pavlovich take on former two-division champion Alex Pereira, who is looking for his first Octagon victory at heavyweight.
Sergei Pavlovich Alex Pereira preview
Pereira (13-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) came up short in his bid to become the first in UFC history to claim a title in three weight classes when he suffered a second-round TKO loss to Cyril Gane at UFC Freedom 250 in June. The Brazilian protested the event, claiming the strike was illegal, and even threatened to quit MMA due to health concerns.
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“Poatan” will instead try to rebuild his case for another heavyweight title shot against Pavlovich (20-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) who is riding a three-fight winning streak after dropping back-to-back fights against Alexander Volkov and Tom Aspinall.
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alex Pereira Preview odds
According to DraftKings, Pavlovich is the -166 light favorite to beat Pereira, who is a +140 dog for a sophomore look at heavyweight.
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Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
Cast / stream: ruler+
when: Saturday, Dec. 12
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