Robert Whittaker Open to Future Light Heavyweight Bout Against Alex Pereira

Robert Whittaker, who recently moved up to the 205-pound weight class and earned a knockout victory over Nikita Krylov at UFC 329, has identified Alex Pereira as a desired future opponent. Whittaker stated during an interview with Submission Radio that he would enjoy welcoming Pereira back to the division if the former champion decides to leave the heavyweight ranks.

Pereira is currently competing in the heavyweight division and is scheduled to face Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335. Following a knockout loss to Ciryl Gane in his heavyweight debut, Pereira indicated to Connect Cast that he would consider returning to light heavyweight if he concludes that competing at 265 pounds remains a physical disadvantage. Pereira suggested that such a move would likely be accompanied by a pursuit of the division's title.