Alex Pereira News

Curtis Calhoun - March 16, 2026

Former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira has big plans for his future after signing a massive new contract with the promotion. Alex Pereira raised eyebrows when he vacated the UFC light heavyweight title earlier this month to pursue a full-time move to the heavyweight division. Pereira, who hasn’t fought since reclaiming the light heavyweight title at UFC 320, will fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250, the promotion’s upcoming card at the White House.

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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 1, 2026

Alex Pereira appears to be chasing UFC history, and Daniel Cormier is all for it. UFC CEO Dana White turned some heads when he announced that the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship is being vacated. A new 205-pound titleholder will be crowned when former champion Jiri Prochazka meets Carlos Ulberg in the main event of UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami.

Curtis Calhoun - February 25, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Khamzat Chimaev would fit like a glove in the UFC’s light heavyweight division if he makes the move. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev eyes a potential second world title before defending his current 185-pound belt.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 25, 2026

If Alex Pereira passes on the idea of fighting Khamzat Chimaev, then “Borz’s” team wouldn’t be surprised. Chimaev has yet to defend the UFC Middleweight Championship, but that hasn’t stopped him from calling for a fight with Pereira. “Poatan” currently holds the light heavyweight gold. Chimaev and Pereira have traded barbs on social media, but UFC CEO Dana White told reporters that he’d rather see the 185-pound title be defended next.

Harry Kettle - February 19, 2026

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has defended Tom Aspinall as fans continue to go after him on social media. When you talk about guys who have been unlucky in this sport, Tom Aspinall is up there with the best of them. After years of fighters not wanting to face him, he finally got his shot in the UFC and immediately shot up the rankings at heavyweight. Then, he blew out his knee, forcing him out of action for a year, before he returned and eventually became the UFC heavyweight champion.

Harry Kettle - February 19, 2026

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has spoken openly about his future in the promotion. It’s safe to say that right now, Alex Pereira is one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts – and perhaps in combat sports as a whole. The two-weight world champion has everyone talking about him, especially in the wake of his epic victory over Magomed Ankalaev in their recent rematch.

Dylan Bowker - February 9, 2026

Alex Pereira was quite impressed by the performance of Dustin Jacoby over the weekend to the extent that he thinks Jacoby should find himself in the top fifteen rankings now. Jacoby garnered a win over Julius Walker with a torrent of strikes in the second stanza of their UFC Vegas 113 bout on February 7th. This extended the winning streak of ‘The Hanyak’ to three straight, with Jacoby securing all finishes across this recent stretch. Divisional kingpin ‘Poatan’ was clearly watching this fight closely as video footage showed Pereira not only viewing the Jacoby victory, but also indicating a strong level of being impressed by his former kickboxing opponent. The two competed at Glory 14 as part of a semi-final tournament clash, with Pereira halting Jacoby with his vaunted left hook during their 2014 clash.

BJ Penn Staff - January 18, 2026

Jon Jones has a simple message for his UFC rival Alex Pereira: “be careful what you wish for.” Pereira is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion. He also previously held middleweight gold. Jones, on the other hand, is a former heavyweight and light heavyweight champ. Despite the fact that Jones retired after a 2024 victory over Stipe Miocic, he and Pereira have recently been linked to a massive fight at the upcoming UFC White House event. The event, slated for Jan. 14, is a celebration of Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and America’s 250th. It is expected to be one of the biggest in UFC history.

BJ Penn Staff - January 17, 2026

UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira has dropped a massive hint about who he’s fighting next. Pereira, who is now in the midst of his third reign as a UFC champion, is one of the biggest stars on the roster. There’s always a lot of anticipation between his fights as fans await news of his next opponent.

Curtis Calhoun - January 15, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White seemed to pivot on his earlier stance against granting Jon Jones a fight at the White House against Alex Pereira. Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones remains optimistic about potentially changing UFC CEO Dana White’s mind and getting a spot on the upcoming White House card.

Chris Taylor - January 10, 2026

Derrick Lewis shared a rather hilarious response to news of the breakup between UFC fighters Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez. Pereira, the UFC’s current light heavyweight champion, revealed on New Year’s Eve that he and Cortez were officially in a relationship. The news created quite the buzz amongst MMA fans, which led to some individuals trolling Tracy’s ex-boyfriend and fellow UFC fighter Brian Ortega on social media (see that here).

Curtis Calhoun - January 9, 2026

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira’s quick breakup with flyweight star Tracy Cortez drew wild reactions from fight fans. Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez nearly broke the internet when they announced their new relationship earlier this month. Just a week later, Pereira and Cortez are making headlines for their abrupt breakup.

BJ Penn Staff - January 9, 2026

There’s recently been a ton of talk about a potential UFC superfight between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones. The bout would rank as one of the biggest in UFC history, but according to Jones, it’s unlikely to happen. That’s because UFC CEO Dana White is likely to shut it down.

Curtis Calhoun - January 5, 2026

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira shared an emotional moment with his father as he plots his return to the Octagon. 2025 was a great year for UFC superstar Alex Pereira.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 28, 2025

Israel Adesanya wants his former rival Alex Pereira to keep winning until he’s ready to retire. Adesanya and Pereira had a well documented rivalry in combat sports. After a pair of kickboxing matches, “Poatan” stopped Adesanya to capture the UFC Middleweight Championship. The win put Pereira at 3-0 against Adesanya, who responded by knocking Pereira out to regain the 185-pound gold.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 26, 2025

Joe Rogan has been hearing some rumors regarding Alex Pereira’s next fight. Pereira is the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, but it appears his interest is in a heavyweight showdown. “Poatan” had been pounding the table for a dream fight against Jon Jones at the UFC White House event. That hope may have been dashed, as Pereira recently claimed he will not be fighting on the card.