Dana White confirms Tom Aspinall would fight Pereira if healthy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
UFC president Dana White stated that Tom Aspinall would have faced Alex Pereira at the UFC event on the White House South Lawn this weekend, had Aspinall been healthy. Currently recovering from eye surgery, Aspinall remains the heavyweight champion. In his absence, Pereira will compete against Ciryl Gane for the interim title. Aspinall expressed interest in a rematch with Gane for revenge or a potential bout with Pereira, emphasizing both fights would be significant.
- •Tom Aspinall is recovering from double eye surgery.
- •Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
- •Aspinall's last fight with Gane ended in a no-contest.
- •Pereira seeks to become the first fighter with three titles in UFC history.
- •Aspinall is keen on facing the winner of Pereira vs. Gane.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White makes huge Tom Aspinall claim about UFC White House fight
"With Aspinall still recovering from an eye injury, Alex Pereira will face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title
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