Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira shared his prediction for the upcoming UFC 334 heavyweight title battle.
Ciryl Gane will defend the UFC heavyweight title in opposition to surging contender Josh Hokit within the UFC 334 fundamental occasion subsequent month at Madison Sq. Backyard. Gane defeated Alex Pereira for the interim belt earlier this 12 months, and was promoted to lineal champion after Tom Aspinall vacated his undisputed title.
Gane vs. Hokit indicators a brand new period within the UFC’s heavyweight division amidst Tom Aspinall’s ongoing absence. Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes Hokit can defeat his former rival, Gane, at UFC 334.
Regardless of his sturdy opposition to the UFC 334 matchmaking, Pereira will hold a eager eye on the title battle as he prepares to battle Sergei Pavlovich weeks later. He’s selecting his former rival to get the job completed at UFC 334.
Alex Pereira sides with Ciryl Gane in UFC 334 title battle
Throughout a latest look on The Ariel Helwani Present, Pereira shared his prediction for Gane vs. Hokit.
“I feel Ciryl Gane (wins),” Pereira mentioned of Gane vs. Hokit.
“I don’t suppose (Hokit is prepared). He’s on a successful streak, however in opposition to opponents that aren’t in an excellent second within the UFC. The outcomes present that. In case you see the final fights, he was truly getting very drained. These guys aren’t even in an excellent second within the UFC, and he was already getting drained.
“So think about a five-round battle. Except he actually adjustments from the final battle to this one, it’s gonna be arduous.” (h/t Bloody Elbow)
Pereira will battle Pavlovich at UFC 335 as he seems to bounce again following a loss to Gane at UFC Freedom 250. If he’s victorious in December, he may face the Gane vs. Hokit winner for the subsequent heavyweight title battle.
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