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Alex Pereira Signs UFC Extension, Eyes Historic Title Win

3/17/2026

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Alex Pereira has signed an eight-fight extension with UFC.
He will face Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 for the interim heavyweight title.
Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title to pursue this opportunity, calling moving up an easy choice.
He aims to become the first fighter to win titles in three weight classes.
Pereira said he expects a future fight with Jon Jones after the Gane bout.

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Alex Pereira has signed an eight-fight extension with UFC.
He will face Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 for the interim heavyweight title.
Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title to pursue this opportunity, calling moving up an easy choice.
He aims to become the first fighter to win titles in three weight classes.
Pereira said he expects a future fight with Jon Jones after the Gane bout.