Pereira Predicts Gane Rematch for 3rd UFC Title as Aspinall Returns From Eye Injury
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 8
Pereira Predicts Gane Rematch for 3rd UFC Title as Aspinall Returns From Eye Injury
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 8
Summary
Alex Pereira said a rematch with interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane is "going to happen," framing it as his path to a third UFC title in a third weight class.
June's stoppage loss remains disputed because Pereira says Gane landed illegal shots to the back of his head before the finish, echoing fan criticism of the White House bout.
Tom Aspinall's return to training after multiple eye surgeries complicates that plan, since the undisputed champion had been widely expected to face Gane after their October no-contest caused by eye pokes.
UFC scheduling leaves limited room in 2026, with September and October numbered-card main events already set and only UFC 334 in November and UFC 335 in December still open.