Alex Pereira Sits Down With Megan Olivi | UFC LIBERTY 250
Champion Alex Pereira previews his interim heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane — and the unique pressure of fighting on a card built for history.
Heavyweight Adjustments
Pereira says moving up in weight has changed his rhythm, not his identity. He still hunts the finish, but picks his entries with more patience against larger opponents.
Against Gane, he expects a chess match early — then a war when the Frenchman is forced to stand in the pocket.
Championship Mindset
Pereira dismisses outside noise about venue and politics. His focus is the belt and the legacy of winning on the biggest UFC stage of 2026.
He closes the interview by promising fans the same explosive style that made him a two-division champion — with heavyweight power behind it.
Gane moves well. I hit harder. We will see who breaks first.Alex Pereira
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