
MMA stars have claimed that the Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane fight is more interesting than Pereira vs. Jon Jones. Indeed, this fight is more exciting, and fans will be seeing a high-level striking battle. The Brazilian star is aiming to become a three-division champion, and when asked about that, UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski picks ‘Poatan’ to win decisively.
The 38-year-old vacated his light heavyweight belt and moved to heavyweight. However, the French fighter is very good on his feet and moves a lot during the fight. Despite the advantage, Volkanovski made a bold prediction. During his recent video, the featherweight champion said:
“I’m going to pick Pereira because I think something huge is going to happen, and that something is Pereira becoming a triple champion with a KO over Gane.”
Alex Volkanovski picks Alex Pereira to KO Ciryl Gane
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“I'm going to pick Pereira because I think something huge is going to happen, and that something is Pereira becoming a triple champion with a KO over Gane."
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Meanwhile, the former interim heavyweight champion also gave trouble to Tom Aspinall during their fight. Despite the decision, “Bon Gamin” was winning their first round. Now, Aspinall is sidelined but aiming for his comeback against the winner of the Gane vs. Pereira fight.
With Alex Pereira set to face Ciryl Gane at the UFC White House card, all eyes are on what comes next for heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. While the Aspinall admits he wants revenge against ‘Bon Gamin’ after their no-contest, he also said that a showdown with Pereira could be an even bigger attraction.
“I want revenge, of course. But also, there’s an argument to say that me and Pereira would be a bigger fight. I don’t know, they’re both big fights aren’t they? Pereira’s got a massive fanbase, massive, like globally.” Aspinall told Fight Your Corner.
Is Alex Pereira or Ciyl Gane the bigger fight for Tom Aspinall?
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 4, 2026
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Sidelined by an eye injury, Aspinall is already thinking about his return and who he wants to face for the undisputed title. However, it all depends on the fight between Gane vs. Pereira. Meanwhile, fans are also pumped for this fight as it is one of the most explosive ones on the card.
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