Alex Pereira requested move to UFC heavyweight division
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UFC Perth was headlined by a major match at 205 pounds as fast-rising New Zealander Carlos Ulberg fought close to him against one-time title challenger Dominick Reyes. “Black Jag” needed less than a round to score a nasty knockout on the American, and potentially locked up a title opportunity early next year.
LAS VEGAS – Alex Pereira is serious about making a heavyweight move.
It’s not often that you see a reigning UFC champion call out another to fight in what would be an entirely new weight class for both of them.
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The idea of the UFC taking its violence circus on the road to Hawaii was brought up during the UFC 320 post-fight presser. It is something that has been talked about for years, and White claimed he is in talks with state officials to make it happen. The big issue is the sort of arena to make an event worth the company’s efforts.