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Pereira completes heavyweight transformation in history bid
Key takeaways
- Alex Pereira is aiming to win a title at heavyweight (right) after being champion at light-heavyweight (centre) and middleweight (left)
- Alex Pereira has completed his transformation to heavyweight as he aims to become the first UFC fighter to win a title in three different divisions.
- The 38-year-old Brazilian weighed 251lb (17st 13lb) before his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane on Sunday, who was three pounds lighter at 248lb (17st 10lb).
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Alex Pereira is aiming to win a title at heavyweight (right) after being champion at light-heavyweight (centre) and middleweight (left)
Alex Pereira has completed his transformation to heavyweight as he aims to become the first UFC fighter to win a title in three different divisions.
The 38-year-old Brazilian weighed 251lb (17st 13lb) before his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane on Sunday, who was three pounds lighter at 248lb (17st 10lb).
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