Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has expressed interest in welcoming Alex Pereira back to the light heavyweight division. The New Zealand-born fighter was interviewed during the UFC 329 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026, where he signaled his readiness for a potential matchup at 205 pounds.
Whittaker, who has competed primarily at middleweight, sees a move to light heavyweight as a fresh challenge. Pereira, a former two-division champion, previously held the light heavyweight title before moving up to heavyweight. A bout between the two would represent a significant stylistic clash in the UFC's 205-pound division.
