ALEX PEREIRA has undergone his second insane body transformation in as many days for his octagon return.
The fan favourite returns to the octagon early tomorrow morning in the main event of UFC 300 (opens in a new tab)” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>UFC 300 in Las Vegas.
REUTERSAlex Pereira defends his light-heavyweight title against Jamahall Hill at UFC 300[/caption]
‘Poatan’ had no problem making the 205lbs championship weightGETTY
INSTAGRAM@ALEXPOATANPEREIRAPereira has put on nearly TWO STONE since Friday’s official weigh-ins[/caption]
Pereira, 36, will make the first defence of his light-heavyweight title against former champion Jamahal Hill, who returns for the first time since snapping his Achilles last July.
The Brazilian bruiser had no issue making the 205lbs title fight limit, although he was one of the final fighters to tip the scales during Friday morning’s official weigh-ins.
But he’s piled back on nearly TWO STONE – 27lbs – just hours before the Sin City extravaganza.
Former middleweight champion Pereira revealed he was weighing 232lbs after his rehydration protocol to his three million Instagram followers on Saturday.
MMA fans were left stunned by his dramatic body transformation, with one saying: “Damn.”
Another said: “How TF did he make 185lbs?”
And another said: “He’s not losing.”
One remarked: “Can’t believe he was making 185lbs.”
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Another chimed in: “Damn he’s even bigger than I thought.
“He’ll be at least 235 on fight night, possibly even 240.”
Pereira and Hill started UFC 300 fight week incredibly cordially, with the pair embracing at the UFC Apex on Monday.
But things changed during Thursday night’s pre-fight press conference, in which Hill said: “When you step in there with me, ain’t nothing to talk about.
“Ain’t nothing to say. It’s all right here and I’m on your ass.”
Pereira took exception to Hill’s switch up and has vowed to make him pay for his words.
The two-division champion told AG Fight after the ceremonial weigh-ins: “[Hill] seems to be a little scared there.
“Either you respect me or you don’t respect me.
“So tomorrow he’ll get what he deserves. I look [at him] differently now. My attitude is different.”
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