Dana White has announced Alex Pereira’s next fight on Nina Drama’s KICK stream as promised.

Earlier tonight during UFC 332, White announced that Pereira will be locking horns with Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event of UFC 335. This numbered event takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 12.

The heavyweight contest between Pereira and Pavlovich will be a five-round bout, also revealed by the UFC CEO.

Check out the announcement below:

Pereira vacated his 205-pound strap earlier this year in pursuit of three-division glory. However, his heavyweight debut at UFC Freedom 250 didn’t go as expected, as the Brazilian was knocked out in Round 2 by Ciryl Gane.

Now, at UFC 335 against Sergei Pavlovich, Pereira will not only have a chance to return to the win column but also secure his first victory in his new weight class and put his name back in the title picture.

Check out the announcement below:

Pavlovich, on the other hand, is on a three-fight win streak and in his most recent bout, he knocked out Tallison Teixeira in just 39 seconds.

Alex Pereira reacts after fight announcement

Right after the UFC head honcho announced Alex Pereira’s next fight, “Poatan” posted a promo video to send a message to Sergei Pavlovich. The Brazilian captioned the clip:

“I’ll see you soon.” 👀 #UFC335″

Check out Alex Pereira’s comments below:

Many wanted Alex Pereira to move down to light heavyweight after UFC Freedom 250 loss, but “Poatan” wants the heavyweight strap

Although many fans and analysts wanted Alex Pereira to move down to light heavyweight after the UFC Freedom 250 loss, Pereira, who signed a new contract earlier this year, has no intention of moving back down.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 14: Alex Pereira of Brazil awaits the start of the round in the UFC interim heavyweight championship fight during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn at the White House on June 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

He wants to become the first UFC fighter to achieve three-division glory, and beating the 34-year-old Russian fighter at UFC 335 could earn him another heavyweight title shot.

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