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Alex Pereira aims for third UFC title at Freedom 250 co-main event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Alex Pereira aims for third UFC title at Freedom 250 co-main event
Summary

Alex Pereira is set to face Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday in Washington. A victory would give Pereira an unprecedented third UFC title, having previously held the middleweight and light heavyweight championships. Pereira downplays GOAT discussions, focusing instead on the historical significance of the fight. UFC CEO Dana White has suggested he would consider Pereira among the greatest should he win.

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  • •Pereira has a record of 13-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC.
  • •Gane holds a record of 13-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC.
  • •Fight takes place at the White House.
  • •Pereira aims to become interim heavyweight champion.
  • •Dana White's opinion on GOAT status could shift if Pereira wins.
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  • 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — One win until UFC GOAT status? Alex Pereira letting others determine
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If he wins at UFC Freedom 250, will Alex Pereira be the UFC GOAT?

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