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Dana White addresses Alex Pereira's concerns after UFC White House event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Dana White addresses Alex Pereira's concerns after UFC White House event
Summary

Alex Pereira expressed discontent regarding the officiating in his recent fight against Ciryl Gane at the UFC White House co-main event on June 14 in Washington, D.C. Pereira lost the match due to a second-round technical knockout. Following the match, Dana White noted that Pereira does not typically complain and acknowledged the fighter's concerns regarding potential fouls during the match. White stated it remains unclear if Pereira and his team will appeal the decision, emphasizing that Pereira intends to stay in the heavyweight division moving forward.

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  • •Pereira lost by technical knockout in the second round to Gane.
  • •Dana White commented on Pereira’s complaints about officiating.
  • •Pereira intends to remain in the heavyweight division.
  • •The possibility of an appeal remains uncertain.
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  • 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White addresses Alex Pereira’s complaints toward UFC White House officiating
What they're saying
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This past week, Alex Pereira made it clear that he was not happy with what transpired in the UFC White House co-main event.

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