Alex Pereira News

Harry Kettle - May 8, 2026

Former UFC champion Henry Cejudo has given some high praise to two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira. As we know, Alex Pereira is easily one of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts today. He has achieved some truly incredible things during his short period of time in the sport, and that’s especially true in the UFC where he has been able to become a two-weight world champion.

Cole Shelton - May 7, 2026

Alexander Volkov believes the UFC’s interim heavyweight title fight is an easy one to call. Ciryl Gane is set to take on Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight title in a highly anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, Pereira is a slight -115 favorite while Gane is a -105 underdog, but Volkov, who has fought Gane, disagrees.

BJ Penn Staff - May 6, 2026

There were once again UFC fighters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, as a group of decorated champions visited Donald Trump at the White House. The White House is set to host a UFC fight card on June 14, which happens to be Trump’s birthday. The event, which will occur on the south lawn, will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between champ Ilia Topuria and challenger Justin Gaethje, who holds the interim belt. In the co-main event, former two-division champ Alex Pereira will look to win gold at heavyweight. He’ll be taking on Ciryl Gane for the division’s interim belt.

Harry Kettle - May 6, 2026

Sean Strickland has received some advice from former rival Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 328 this weekend. On Saturday night, Sean Strickland will attempt to become a two-time UFC middleweight champion when he squares off with the great Khamzat Chimaev. While many are favoring Khamzat to walk away with the gold, Sean has been able to pull off big upsets before, most notably when he took the world title away from Israel Adesanya a few years back.

Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya laughed at his own demise as his two-time rival Alex Pereira graced the cover of UFC 6. EA Sports’ latest UFC installation, UFC 6, is set to launch later this year. The video game series has taken off in recent years, as the UFC continues to grow in fandom and overall interest.

BJ Penn Staff - April 28, 2026

Jorge Masvidal was once one of the biggest stars in the UFC. While those days may have passed, he still knows a thing or two about star power. Speaking on Deep Waters recently, Masvidal was promoted to share the five fighters he believes are the biggest stars in the UFC right now.

Curtis Calhoun - April 23, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira is looking frightening ahead of his highly anticipated heavyweight debut at UFC Freedom 250. UFC superstar Alex Pereira’s long-awaited heavyweight debut is just weeks away as he prepares to fight Ciryl Gane in the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event. Pereira vs. Gane is an interim heavyweight title bout amidst Tom Aspinall’s ongoing hiatus, with the winner set to face the undisputed champion at a later date.

Dylan Bowker - April 21, 2026

Alex Pereira is pursuing becoming a three division champion this Summer in the UFC and a former peer of his in the landscape of middleweight titleholders has weighed in on that. The combatant in question is Johnny Eblen who held the Bellator MMA belt during a time where ‘Poatan’ was holding the UFC crown at 185 pounds. During that prior time, Eblen addressed Alex Pereira in an interview context and said that he would beat Pereira 10 times out of 10 if they ever fought. When asked for his thoughts on Pereira’s attempt to become a three-division UFC champion and fight Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250, Eblen said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2026

Alex Pereira has given his assessment of Jiri Prochazka’s stunning loss to Carlos Ulberg. Prochazka seemed to have victory in hand during his vacant light heavyweight title fight against Ulberg at UFC 327. Early on, Ulberg injured his knee, which severely hindered his movement. Prochazka appeared hesitant when Ulberg showed difficulty with his movement.

Harry Kettle - April 9, 2026

Carlos Ulberg has revealed his desire to try and lure Alex Pereira back to the light heavyweight division with a win at UFC 327. For a good few years now, Carlos Ulberg has been slowly but surely building himself up to the championship level at light heavyweight. On Saturday night, he will finally get his chance to hold the gold when he goes head to head with Jiri Prochazka for the vacant belt.

Cole Shelton - April 7, 2026

Jiri Prochazka believes Alex Pereira will do well at heavyweight. Pereira vacated his light heavyweight title to move up to heavyweight to fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Heading into the bout, oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, but Prochazka, who has fought Periera twice, believes the Brazilian will get the better of Gane to win a title in his third weight class.

Curtis Calhoun - April 6, 2026

Alex Pereira’s former foe expects the superstar to become the promotion’s first three-division titleholder. Former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira will look to become the UFC’s first three-division champ when he faces former interim heavyweight titleholder Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250. Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title to make the full-time move to heavyweight, and will fight Gane amidst Tom Aspinall’s ongoing hiatus due to injury.

BJ Penn Staff - March 27, 2026

Alex Pereira is headed up to the UFC heavyweight division, and he’s starting to look the part. Pereira, a former Glory kickboxing standout, has previously held the UFC middleweight and light heavyweight titles. On June 14, when the UFC touches down on the White House lawn, he will make a bid for the interim heavyweight title opposite hulking Frenchman Ciryl Gane. If he wins, he’ll be the first fighter in UFC history to capture championships in three divisions.

Curtis Calhoun - March 26, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland got the first taste of Alex Pereira’s move to heavyweight in a recent sparring session. One of UFC Freedom 250’s biggest fights puts former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in a heavyweight co-main event. Pereira and Gane will fight for the interim heavyweight title as Tom Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries sustained against Gane at UFC 321 last year.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

Former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira shared a powerful message for Israel Adesanya ahead of his rival’s comeback at UFC Seattle. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will look to earn his first victory in three years when he faces off with Joe Pyfer this Saturday at UFC Seattle. Adesanya has lost three consecutive fights and hasn’t appeared in the Octagon since a TKO defeat to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia in February 2025.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 18, 2026

Alex Pereira will be sticking around with UFC for many years to come, and Michael Bisping thinks “Poatan” made the right call for himself. During an appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show,” Pereira revealed that he recently inked a new eight-fight deal with UFC. The former light heavyweight and middleweight champion said it’ll likely be his final combat sports contract.

Harry Kettle - March 11, 2026

UFC legend Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on Alex Pereira’s upcoming bid to win a third weight class world title. At UFC Freedom 250, Alex Pereira will attempt to become the first fighter in UFC history to win a world championship in three weight classes. Granted, it will be an interim belt, but it would also set him up for an absolutely huge unification showdown with Tom Aspinall at some point later this year (or early 2027).

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 8, 2026

Tom Aspinall has shared his reaction to the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. During the UFC 326 broadcast, the bout between Pereira and Gane was announced. “Poatan” vacated the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to move up in weight. With Aspinall in recovery mode following double eye surgery, UFC felt an interim title was needed for its June 14 White House card.