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Whittaker Eyes Light Heavyweight Return for Pereira at UFC 329

Whittaker Eyes Light Heavyweight Return for Pereira at UFC 329
World Sports · 04:53:43 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has expressed interest in welcoming Alex Pereira back to the light heavyweight division ahead of UFC 329, scheduled for July 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Whittaker, a New Zealand native, was interviewed during the event's promotional activities. Pereira, a former two-division champion, has competed at both middleweight and light heavyweight in recent years. The potential matchup would mark a significant clash in the 205-pound division.

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