Pereira chases interim heavyweight gold at Freedom 250

Former two‑division UFC champion Alex Pereira will make his heavyweight debut in the co‑main event of UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, chasing an interim title in a new division. The move up in weight follows his championship runs at light heavyweight and middleweight, and signals the UFC’s push to capitalize on Pereira’s star power across multiple weight classes. While the opponent was not specified in the schedule teaser, CBS Sports lists the matchup as an interim championship bout. A successful debut could immediately inject Pereira into the heavyweight title picture and set up a blockbuster unification fight later in the year.