Alex Pereira, a 39-year-old Brazilian fighter, has said he expects to face Ciryl Gane again after losing to the Frenchman in their interim heavyweight UFC title fight last June. Pereira was knocked out by Gane in an attempt to become the first three-weight champion in UFC history. Speaking on social media, Pereira said he believes a rematch with Gane, 36, is likely after a period of rest. "I'm seeing many opinions, but I think the fight that makes sense is Ciryl Gane," he said. "That's the fight. I'm going to work on that, and from what I'm seeing, it's something that's going to happen." Pereira expressed his belief that he can overcome the outcome of their previous fight, which he claims involved illegal strikes to the back of his head. He said he plans to use the opportunity to prove himself and achieve the "third belt" (a title in a third weight class). Gane is currently expected to face UFC champion Tom Aspinall in an undisputed heavyweight title fight, but the British fighter is still recovering from eye injuries he sustained in his previous fight against Gane nearly a year ago. Aspinall's return date is uncertain, but he has been cleared to train and has stated he has no plans to retire or leave the UFC. If Aspinall is unable to fight for the rest of 2026, Gane may take on another opponent in his absence. Pereira was critical of Gane's tactics in their fight, suggesting some of his most powerful blows were illegal, though Gane denied this. Pereira has previously been a UFC champion in both the middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions, achieving that status in just seven fights—the fastest run to two-division champion status in UFC history. Meanwhile, British fighter Michael "Venom" Page has been removed from the UFC rankings following his contract-fighting appearance at UFC Paris. His decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev was met with boos from fans at the Accor Arena, as Page landed only 12 significant strikes across three rounds. Page expressed hope for a new UFC deal, but American journalist John Morgan reported that media were instructed not to consider him for rankings, indicating he may not be renewing his contract with the promotion. Despite a 5-1 record in the UFC, Page has struggled to deliver the high-profile finishes that once defined his career. On Instagram, Page said little about his immediate future, expressing gratitude for the support he received in Paris and looking forward to "bigger challenges."