UFC Hall of Fame 2026 Class: Weidman, Gerbasi, Pereira Honored

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will enter the Hall of Fame in 2026, the promotion announced. Weidman joins the Modern Wing alongside longtime UFC writer and editorial director Thomas Gerbasi, who was named as a contributor inductee.

Alex Pereira, the former middleweight and heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight champion, received the Forrest Griffin Award for his charitable work and volunteer efforts. The recognition adds to Pereira's legacy as one of the sport's most decorated champions.

What the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony Means for Weidman's Legacy

Weidman's induction caps a career defined by his historic middleweight title reign. The New Yorker dethroned Anderson Silva in 2013 and defended the belt three times before losing to Luke Rockhold in 2015. His knockout of Silva remains one of the most shocking upsets in UFC history.

Gerbasi's contributor honor recognizes decades of work covering the sport. The editorial director helped shape how fans consume UFC content through his writing and behind-the-scenes contributions.

The live induction ceremony takes place Thursday at 7pm ET, according to UFC.com. Pereira's Griffin Award continues the promotion's tradition of recognizing fighters who give back outside the cage.

Source: ufc.com