Dana White has declared that two‑weight champion Alex Pereira is one win away from being named the UFC’s greatest. Pereira (13‑3) will face Ciryl Gane (13‑2) for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House. A victory would see Pereira climb past Jon Jones on the all‑time list in the sport's history, cementing his legacy among legends today.

Pereira, a former GLORY Kickboxing two‑weight champ, burst onto the MMA scene after only five pro fights. He captured the UFC middleweight crown by defeating Israel Adesanya in 2022, then vacated the title to pursue a heavyweight run. White notes that a third world title would eclipse Jones's 16 title‑fight victories and solidify his place in combat history for years.

The interim title bout also sets up a future clash with undisputed heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall, who is still nursing eye injuries from his last fight. Aspinall’s manager, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, has hinted at renegotiating the fighter’s UFC contract. Meanwhile, Jones, who retired in 2025, has vowed to return for a showdown with Pereira in the coming months soon.

If Pereira wins, he will become the first fighter to hold UFC titles across three weight classes, a milestone that would redefine the sport's hierarchy. White’s endorsement carries weight, given his long history with the promotion. For fans, the June 14 fight promises an instant legacy moment and a clear answer to the GOAT debate for the entire MMA community.