Alex Pereira focuses on heavyweight division after UFC fight controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Alex Pereira spoke on Renato Carneiro's YouTube channel about the refereeing issues during his fight with Ciryl Gane. After criticizing Herb Dean, Pereira stated he would refuse to fight if Dean is officiating again. He mentioned undergoing head exams following the fight and is awaiting results. His primary focus is now on securing a title in the heavyweight division, expressing readiness for a rematch if everything is cleared medically.
- •Pereira criticized Herb Dean's refereeing after his fight with Gane.
- •He threatened to refuse fighting if Dean officiates his next match.
- •Pereira is waiting for results from head exams following the fight.
- •His current focus is on competing in the heavyweight division.
- •Pereira is ready for a rematch pending medical clearance.
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira: 'My focus is 100% on the heavyweight division'
"The day after recording a video for his channel criticizing Herb Dean's refereeing in his UFC White House fight with Ciryl Gane, Alex Pereira spoke with fellow Brazilian Renato Carneiro on his YouTube channel.
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