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Updated · Sherdog.com · Jun 1
UFC Releases White House Promo for Alex Pereira's 3-Division Title Bid
Updated
Updated · Sherdog.com · Jun 1

UFC Releases White House Promo for Alex Pereira's 3-Division Title Bid

3 articles · Updated · Sherdog.com · Jun 1

Summary

  • A new UFC promotional video spotlights Alex Pereira's June 14 co-main event against Ciryl Gane, framing the bout as his chance to become a three-division champion.
  • Pereira says the fight is about legacy and doing something no one has done before by winning a third divisional title.
  • The White House card is headlined by a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
  • Paramount+ will carry the event beginning at 8 p.m. ET on June 14, with Pereira-Gane set for the interim heavyweight crown.

Insights

Can Ciryl Gane use a former rival's tactics to spoil Alex Pereira's historic championship attempt?
How will the $60 million White House event redefine the future of combat sports?