"I've been envisioning it, thinking and seeing everything I've been through in my life and everything I've been able to accomplish.

I'm happy for an opportunity like this," ujar Pereira.

Pereira tercatat telah mengumpulkan delapan kemenangan knockout dari 12 laga sejak debutnya di UFC pada tahun 2021.

"The weight was never an issue. I already walked very heavy.

I walked at 220-230lb, even when I went down to 185lb," tutur Pereira.

Petarung berusia 38 tahun tersebut merasa kondisi fisiknya saat ini sangat baik dan siap menghadapi pergerakan lincah Gane di dalam oktagon.

"I felt good, this was the time, and it feels great and natural for me," ucap Pereira.

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