Alex Pereira targets winner of Aspinall vs. Gane fight for future match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Alex Pereira has expressed his desire to face the winner of the upcoming heavyweight title unification bout between Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall. Pereira aims to return to the Octagon sooner and seek a tune-up fight ahead of this potential showdown. Gane, who defeated Pereira previously, is set to clash with Aspinall in Paris this September. Despite his recent loss, Pereira remains determined to pursue another title shot in the future.
- •Pereira fell short in his bid for a three-weight title.
- •Gane and Aspinall are scheduled to fight in Paris in September.
- •Pereira wants a fight before potentially facing the unified champion.
- •He aims to return to action after his recent defeat.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira sets his sights on Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane winner
"In his search for greatness, Alex Pereira fell short when attempting to become the first three-weight world champion in UFC history. The man responsible for his defeat, Ciryl Gane, will likely now go on to face Tom Aspinall to unify the heavyweight title, but 'Poatan' has his eyes on the winner. ...
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