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Heavyweight Move Loading? Alex Pereira Tips Scales at More Than 240 Pounds

Related Topics: Alex Pereira, Magomed Ankalaev

Alex Pereira is currently walking around at big man weight.

In a video posted to his Instagram account, the former UFC two-division champion is seen weighing in at nearly 244 pounds. While “Poatan” has expressed interest in a move to heavyweight in the past, he has thus far competed in the Octagon at 205 and 185 pounds — winning titles in both divisions.

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After successfully defending the light heavyweight crown three times, Pereira relinquished the strap to Magomed Ankalaev in a unanimous decision loss at UFC 313 on March 8.