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flag Alex Pereira vacated his light heavyweight title to pursue a heavyweight fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.

flag Alex Pereira has vacated his light heavyweight title to focus on a full-time move to heavyweight, where he will challenge Ciryl Gane for the interim championship at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House. flag The Brazilian fighter, who signed an eight-fight UFC contract, confirmed he was not offered a bout with Jon Jones, though he remains hopeful for a future matchup if Jones leaves the promotion. flag Pereira cited support from UFC leadership and his desire to make history as the first fighter to win titles in three weight classes as key reasons for the move. flag He plans to stay at heavyweight and has no intention of returning to light heavyweight.

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