Alex Pereira, aiming for the interim heavyweight championship in his upcoming fight against Ciryl Gane, has bold plans to stay active in the UFC. If successful, he could become the first fighter to hold titles in three weight classes, and he plans to fight at least two more times this year. Pereira expressed frustration at the inactivity of UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall, who is yet to be cleared to train following surgery. In an interview, Pereira issued a challenge to both Aspinall and Jon Jones, emphasizing the need for them to prepare for future bouts while he intends to secure another fight immediately if he wins on June 14.

By the Numbers
  • Pereira has fought three times each year from 2022 to 2024.
  • He competed twice in 2022 before vacating his light heavyweight title.
State of Play
  • Pereira is scheduled to fight Ciryl Gane on June 14.
  • Aspinall, the current heavyweight champion, is not cleared to spar following eye surgery.
What's Next

If Pereira wins, he aims to push for a title unification fight against Aspinall later this year, depending on Aspinall's recovery timeline.

Bottom Line

Pereira's proactive approach highlights the urgency in the heavyweight division and sends a clear message to his competitors: they must be ready, as he is determined to fight immediately post-victory.