Pereira says he will drop back to light heavyweight if he loses to Pavlovich

Alex Pereira made a statement ahead of his upcoming fight with Sergei Pavlovich. He called Pavlovich a dangerous fighter and said he wants to win but may also lose.

Pereira said he will not stay at heavyweight if he loses. He noted that everyone knows he is lighter than other heavyweights, and asked why he should keep competing with them if he can perform better in another division.

According to database records, Pereira is currently ranked in the UFC light heavyweight division and at heavyweight. Pavlovich is ranked in the UFC heavyweight division.

For Pereira, this fight could decide his future at heavyweight.