Alex Pereira focuses on quick return to action after UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Alex Pereira is preparing for his interim heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, June 11, at the White House. He expressed a desire to continue competing without pause as Tom Aspinall recovers from recent eye surgery, potentially leaving the heavyweight title picture uncertain. Pereira, who has ambitions to win titles across three weight classes, aims to fight again soon regardless of the unification process. His career in 2025 included a light heavyweight title loss and a subsequent rematch victory.
- •Pereira faces Gane for the interim heavyweight title on June 11.
- •Aspinall is not cleared for sparring after double eye surgery.
- •Pereira aims to fight again before the end of the year.
- •Pereira has previously held titles in two weight classes.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira Lays Out Post-UFC Freedom 250 Plans
"Alex Pereira has no intention of sitting idle while Tom Aspinall recovers from surgery. Speaking to TNT Fight Sports ahead […]
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