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UFC Schedules June 14 Event at White House with Pereira vs Gane for Heavyweight Title
Alex Pereira is set to challenge for the UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at a White House event on June 14. His coach and father will both be in his corner.
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The UFC has announced plans to hold an event at the White House on Sunday, June 14, 2026, where Alex Pereira is scheduled to fight Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title. Plinio Cruz, who has coached Pereira through every title fight and each division move, stated on June 12 that a victory would make Pereira the first three-division champion in UFC history.
Cruz said he felt honored to witness the moment at such a historic location.
“Sunday June 14th history will be made when the UFC makes this Historical event at the @WhiteHouse where @AlexPereiraUFC will be fighting for the @ufc Heavyweight Title and to become the first 3 division Champion In UFC history,” Cruz posted. Pereira confirmed that his father will be in his corner for the bout.
The last time his father stood there was at UFC 281, when Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya to win a title.
“The last time he was in my corner was when I beat Adesanya for the belt, and this time he’s going to be in my corner as well,” Pereira said. Conor McGregor previously held UFC belts at featherweight and lightweight at the same time. No fighter has yet won titles across three separate divisions.
