Alex Pereira seeks third UFC title on June 14 against Ciryl Gane
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Alex Pereira will challenge for a UFC title in a third weight class on June 14, facing Ciryl Gane in the co-main event of the UFC White House card. Pereira, who has previously won two belts in Glory Kickboxing and the UFC, emphasizes the significance of this potential achievement, noting it symbolizes his journey overcoming personal struggles, including alcoholism. He views the third title as a unique milestone that represents the challenges he has faced throughout his career. This fight marks a pivotal moment for Pereira as he aims to solidify his legacy in mixed martial arts.
- •Pereira won two belts in Glory Kickboxing and UFC.
- •He emphasizes the unique significance of the potential title.
- •The fight will take place on June 14.
- •He faces Ciryl Gane in the co-main event.
- •Pereira's career trajectory includes overcoming alcoholism.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira: Third UFC belt 'will symbolize everything I've been through'
"It's hard to imagine that 17 years ago, Alex Pereira was still working at a tire shop and had serious problems with alcoholism. That's when he decided to enroll in kickboxing — a decision that changed his life.
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