Alex Pereira is willing to fight “anyone” next to make sure he’s once again back in line for the UFC heavyweight championship in 2027, and treats it as a “mission” in his career.

The former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight champion failed to win the interim heavyweight title this past June, losing by knockout to Ciryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC White House, and currently aims for a November return to the octagon.

Speaking with fans during a Q&A on Friday in Serbia prior to the UFC Belgrade ceremonial weigh-ins, Pereira promised to win the title if given another opportunity.

“I’m satisfied with my career, but I still have one mission