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Alex Pereira expresses desire to fight before Gane vs. Aspinall showdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Alex Pereira expresses desire to fight before Gane vs. Aspinall showdown

Summary

Alex Pereira attended UFC Fight Night in Belgrade on July 31, 2026, where he engaged in a fan Q&A. Following an unexpected defeat to Ciryl Gane in June, Pereira emphasized his ambition to reclaim a heavyweight title, stating he does not wish to wait until Gane and Tom Aspinall unify the championship. He is ready to fight before that matchup and remains open to any opponent, as he has not yet finalized plans with the UFC regarding his next bout.

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By the Numbers

•Pereira seeks to fight before Gane-Aspinall title unification.
•He remains focused on winning a heavyweight championship.
•Pereira has not discussed specific opponents with the UFC.
•He is eager to return to the octagon after his June loss.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pereira refuses to wait for Gane vs. Aspinall: ‘For sure I want to fight before’

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Alex Pereira was in Belgrade, Serbia this weekend to watch UFC Fight Night: Medic vs. Rodriguez go down, and while he was there he took the time to do a fan Q&A with fans. There’s been a lot of speculation regarding what “Poatan” might do following an upset loss to Ciryl Gane in June. The […]
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