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Alex Pereira checks in at 258 pounds for UFC Freedom 250 fight week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:13 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Alex Pereira checks in at 258 pounds for UFC Freedom 250 fight week
Summary

Alex Pereira has weighed in at 258 pounds as preparations begin for UFC Freedom 250, taking place Sunday at the White House. Pereira, a former champion in two weight classes, looks to make history by claiming the interim heavyweight championship against Ciryl Gane. Having transitioned from middleweight to light heavyweight, Pereira relinquished his light heavyweight title for a shot at the heavyweight belt. Official weigh-ins will take place Saturday, determining if Pereira will cut weight ahead of the fight.

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  • •Pereira aims to win the interim heavyweight championship.
  • •The fight is part of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
  • •Pereira's last fight at middleweight was over three years ago.
  • •He has held titles in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
  • •Official weigh-ins will occur Saturday before the fight.
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Heavyweight Alex Pereira has arrived for UFC Freedom 250 fight week – and he is certainly larger than ever before.

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