UFC prospects Alex Pereira and Usman Nurmagomedov plan next fights

Alex Pereira, the former UFC interim heavyweight champion, said he wants to fight again before the upcoming Aspinall vs. Gane bout and then pursue a title shot. After his loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Casa Blanca, Pereira emphasized staying active and mentioned possible opponents such as Josh Hokit, while rejecting a move back to light‑heavyweight.

Usman Nurmagomedov, the PFL lightweight champion and cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, announced his intention to negotiate a move to the UFC within the next month. Khabib and UFC president Dana White expressed openness to the signing, with White smiling when asked about the prospect. The fighter also referenced the recent involvement of Jake Paul with the PFL, suggesting the potential deal could impact the rivalry between the two promotions.