Alex Pereira aims for quick fight after UFC Freedom 250 interim title bout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Alex Pereira is set to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington, D.C. A victory would make Pereira the first UFC fighter to win titles in three weight classes. However, Pereira is unwilling to wait for Tom Aspinall, who is recovering from surgery and may not be ready for a unification bout. Pereira expressed his desire to fight again soon, stating that at 38, he does not want to waste time.
- •Pereira fights Gane for the interim title at UFC Freedom 250.
- •A victory would mark Pereira's third weight class title.
- •Pereira doubts Aspinall will be ready following surgery.
- •Event takes place on June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House.
- •Topuria and Gaethje headline the event for lightweight title unification.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira won’t wait for Tom Aspinall if he wins interim title at UFC Freedom 250
"Alex Pereira has a date with history on Sunday, and if things go as planned, he will be on to the next challenge immediately.
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