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: Tom Aspinall reveals extent of brutal eye injury sustained against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321
During the first defence of his undisputed UFC heavyweight title at UFC 321 in October, Tom Aspinall was on the receiving end of an eye poke from Ciryl Gane that ultimately led to the bout being ruled a no-contest.
Just as the fight was heating up, it was over, and now Aspinall has done his first live interview since the fight, where the 32-year-old revealed the full extent of his injuries.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher takes a look at what Aspinall had to say.
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.
MMA news: Aspinall warns Gane not to engage ahead of heavyweight UFC clash in Abu Dhabi
Tom Aspinall has warned Ciryl Gane not to engage ahead of a huge fight for the UFC heavyweight belt in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas has all you need to know.
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: Predicting every UFC champion for 2025
Six new UFC champions were crowned in 2024 as a number of rising stars rose to the occasion inside the famous Octagon – and 2025 promises more of the same.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher predicts every UFC champion for the upcoming season.
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…