Alex Pereira will receive a guaranteed $10 million for his light heavyweight title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC White House, the largest guaranteed purse in UFC history. Pereira had suggested publicly that Jiri Prochazka might be leaving the organization, but those rumors were put to rest when Prochazka signed an eight-fight contract extension. Secretary of State Marco Rubio predicted the event could draw up to one billion viewers, while UFC President Dana White expects viewership comparable to the Super Bowl.
Alex Pereira will pocket a guaranteed $10 million when he defends the UFC light heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC White House on June 14, 2026 — the largest guaranteed purse in the promotion's history.
Pereira, known as "Poatan," holds a 13-4 record and is the reigning light heavyweight champion. The 38-year-old Brazilian trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness and stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach. He lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a 62 percent accuracy rate, making him one of the most efficient strikers in the division.
Gane, nicknamed "Bon Gamin," moves up from heavyweight to challenge for the title carrying a 14-2 record. The 36-year-old Frenchman out of MMA Factory stands six-foot-four with an 81-inch reach and posts a striking accuracy of 61 percent, landing 5.29 significant strikes per minute. He also adds a modest takedown threat at 0.68 per 15 minutes.
The event's profile extends well beyond the cage. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested it could attract up to one billion viewers, while UFC President Dana White has projected viewership on par with the Super Bowl.
Separately, Pereira had publicly suggested that light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka might be departing the organization. Those reports were quieted when the Czech Republic native, ranked second in the division at 33 years old and carrying a 32-6-1 record, signed an eight-fight contract extension with the UFC. Prochazka is a high-output striker who lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, with a six-foot-three frame and an 80-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Pereira's $10 million guarantee sets a new financial benchmark for UFC fighter pay
- Gane crosses divisions for the bout, adding an unusual stylistic wrinkle to a light heavyweight title fight
- Prochazka's contract extension keeps the division's top contender picture intact regardless of Saturday's result
Sunday, June 14, 2026
