Set to return to motion this weekend at UFC 313, Alex Pereira has revealed he might want to minimize a notable 22.5lbs for his title battle with arch-rival, Magomed Ankalaev this weekend in Las Vegas.
Pereira, the present undisputed mild heavyweight champion — and a former middleweight kingpin in addition, returns to motion this weekend at UFC 313, taking over surging Russian foe, Ankalaev in protection of his present crown.
And sidelined since final that includes atop UFC 307 again in October of final yr, Sao Paulo star, Pereira defended his mild heavyweight belt for the third time that yr alone, stopping surging challenger, Khalil Rountree with a brutal fourth spherical knockout win.
Alex Pereira reveals weight minimize quantity forward of UFC 313
As for Ankalaev, the previous vacant title chaser prolonged his profitable spree in the identical month final annum, touchdown a one-sided unanimous resolution win over fellow European contender, Aleksandar Rakic over the course of three rounds at UFC 308 simply weeks later.
And by no means failing to make the sunshine heavyweight restrict — nor the middleweight restrict, in actual fact throughout his historic Octagon run, Pereira revealed his present weight on Sunday night time — simply six days out from his UFC 313 return towards Ankalaev.
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Presently carrying 227.5lbs on his body forward of Friday’s official weigh-ins, Brazilian kingpin, Pereira must minimize a sizeable 22.5lbs so as to efficiently make championship weight and defend his crown towards Ankalaev.
And forward of the pairing, in a single day in addition, Pereira issued a notable pre-fight problem to the Russian, suggesting the loser of their grudge battle donate $200,000 to a charitable group of the winner’s selection.
Since you might be so assured you’ll win, $200,000 to the winners charity of selection. Win or lose this can assist these in want. It’s in your arms,” Alex Pereira posted on X.
