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

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:24 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 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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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

6:12 PMESPN — Pereira 251 pounds for UFC Freedom 250 at WH
6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira weighs HOW MUCH to start UFC Freedom 250 fight week?

What they're saying

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MMA star Alex Pereira tipped the scales at 251 pounds on Saturday, just over 24 hours before he meets Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Sunday night.
— ESPNby Brett Okamoto