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UFC's White: Pereira the GOAT if he beats Gane

ESPN · Jun 5, 2026, 10:49 PM

Key takeaways

  • Dana White believes two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira is one win away from becoming the greatest fighter of all time.
  • Pereira (13-3) will face Ciryl Gane (13-2) for the UFC's interim heavyweight championship on June 14 at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
  • A former middleweight and light heavyweight champion, Pereira is attempting to become the first three-weight champion in UFC history.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Dana White believes two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira is one win away from becoming the greatest fighter of all time.

Pereira (13-3) will face Ciryl Gane (13-2) for the UFC's interim heavyweight championship on June 14 at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.

A former middleweight and light heavyweight champion, Pereira is attempting to become the first three-weight champion in UFC history. If Pereira is successful, White believes he would surpass Jon Jones on the all-time list. White has long stated he believes Jones to be the greatest.

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