Overview
- Alex Pereira told fans at a Belgrade Q&A that winning a third UFC belt remains his “mission” after his June 14 loss to Ciryl Gane.
- He said he wants one more fight before targeting the winner of Tom Aspinall versus Ciryl Gane so he can rebuild momentum and timing for a title shot.
- Pereira is targeting a return in November with Madison Square Garden mentioned as an option and said he will accept “whoever they put in front of me.”
- The June stoppage that ended the Gane fight continues to shadow the debate, with Pereira criticizing referee Herb Dean for mistakes but no regulatory reversal reported.
- No next opponent has been confirmed, though media have floated names such as Josh Hokit, and Pereira noted he still has multiple fights left on his UFC contract.