Alex Pereira Takes Dig at Ciryl Gane Ahead of Potential UFC Heavyweight Title Upgrade

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has taken a dig at French heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane on social media, with Gane reportedly set to become the new undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. Pereira, who has already held titles in multiple weight classes, appears to be targeting a potential future matchup with Gane in the heavyweight division. The article, published on September 17, 2026, notes it has been more than three months since Pereira's bid to win a UFC title in a third weight class fell short.