MMA news: Alex Pereira reveals two fights at heavyweight he wants in 2026
After reclaiming his light-heavyweight title in the rematch against Magomed Ankalaev back in October, Alex Pereira has his sights set on a historic move to heavyweight in 2026.
Pereira, 38, has already left an unforgettable imprint on the sport of MMA since his UFC debut back in 2021.
The hard-hitting Brazilian has held titles at both middleweight and twice at light-heavyweight despite having just 12 fights in the UFC, with seven of those wins coming against either former champions or fighters who would go on to hold UFC gold.
However, after effectively clearing out the light-heavyweight division, Pereira has his sights on two fights in particular that would tempt him to move up to heavyweight, reports Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.
MMA news: ‘I can’t be in that position’ - Dana White reveals why Jon Jones will not return at UFC White House card
Dana White has again poured cold water on a potential Jon Jones return at the highly anticipated UFC event at the White House, scheduled for 2026.
Jones, 38, announced his retirement from MMA back in June despite having an offer on the table to defend his UFC heavyweight title against the then-interim champion, Tom Aspinall.
Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher gives his reaction to White’s recent comments on Jones’ potential return at the UFC White House card.
MMA news: Jon Jones makes shocking Tom Aspinall admission after UFC 321
Jon Jones was not impressed with Tom Aspinall’s performance against Ciryl Gane before the eye poke that the Englishman endured prematurely ended the bout at UFC 321 just under a fortnight ago, on October 25.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher breaks down Jones’ comments and what they could mean for the heavyweight division moving forward.
UFC news: Tom Aspinall provides update on potential fight with Jon Jones
The biggest fight in MMA today is yet to be finalised, leaving fans to sweat on a potential bout between Interim UFC Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and Undisputed UFC Heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
Sports News Blitz MMA writer Niall Togher reports on the story.
MMA news: Tom Aspinall talks about potential title unification bout vs Jon Jones
After Jon Jones made the first defence of his heavyweight title on Saturday when he finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick to the body, all attention shifts to what is next for him.
Sports News Blitz’s MMA writer Niall Togher reports…