Tom Aspinall

Alex Pereira confirms he will stay at heavyweight after his interim-title loss to Ciryl Gane, targeting a rematch that could further reshape the UFC’s championship picture. His decision keeps one of the sport’s biggest names in the division during a period of uncertainty at the top.

French heavyweight Cyril Gane is set to challenge Alex Pereira for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC Freedom 250, a unique outdoor event at The White House on June 14. The bout carries significant implications for the division's future.