Alex Pereira reveals new 8-fight UFC contract: 'They took really good care of me'

Alex Pereira said Monday he signed a new eight-fight deal with the UFC, clarifying there is no contract dispute and underscoring his move to heavyweight. The former two-division champion discussed the Alex Pereira UFC contract and eight-fight deal on The Ariel Helwani Show, noting he vacated the light heavyweight title. He is scheduled to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt at the UFC White House co-main event on June 14. Pereira expressed satisfaction with the agreement, thanking Mick Maynard, Hunter Campbell, and Dana White. A former Glory champion, he rose quickly in the UFC, winning titles at middleweight and light heavyweight, including victories at UFC 295 and UFC 320.