What happened: Alex Pereira laid out his ideal plan following UFC Freedom 250, openly weighing whether to remain at heavyweight. The comments came after he was stopped at the White House card, falling to Ciryl Gane by second-round knockout in his bid to make noise in the bigger division.

Why it matters: Where Pereira lands next shapes two of the UFC's marquee divisions. Committing to heavyweight would reset his path back toward a title against a fresh crop of contenders, while a return to light heavyweight would slot him back into the picture he once ruled. Either way, a former multi-division champion choosing his weight class is a needle-mover for the whole promotion.

What to watch: Watch whether the UFC books Pereira's next outing at heavyweight or back at light heavyweight, and whether timing is affected, as Pereira faces a potential six-month medical ban coming out of the card.