Charles Oliveira Backs Alex Pereira to Knock Out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335
BMF champion Charles Oliveira shared his thoughts on sharing the UFC 335 card with longtime friend Alex Pereira, predicting a potential knockout win for Pereira against Sergei Pavlovich.
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UFC 335 on Dec. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will feature longtime friends Charles Oliveira and Alex Pereira in the marquee top two fights. Oliveira, the reigning BMF champion who is riding a two-fight winning streak after defeating Mateusz Gamrot and Max Holloway, defends his belt against Diego Lopes, while Pereira faces heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich.
Speaking to MMA Fighting, Oliveira expressed pride in sharing another fight night with Pereira, noting their parallel journeys from humble beginnings to global prominence. "Without a doubt, it's something huge, something we're really happy to be a part of alongside him," Oliveira said. "Two guys who came from the bottom, two guys who have been making history, two great UFC fighters—not just in Brazil, but around the entire world—getting to fight alongside."
Breaking down Pereira's clash with Pavlovich, Oliveira acknowledged the Russian heavyweight's dangerous power but highlighted Pereira's timing and kicking game as key factors. "Pavlovich is a very tough guy, a heavy hitter, a big guy, a strong guy, but Poatan is Poatan," Oliveira told MMA Fighting. "It's a very dangerous fight, I know that, but Pavlovich doesn't defend against kicks, and Poatan kicks a lot. In reality, if he manages to connect and gets his timing right first, it will definitely be another great knockout."
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