Alex Pereira exceeds Ciryl Gane's weight ahead of UFC heavyweight debut
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Last updated Jun 13, 2026
At the UFC Freedom 250 official weigh-ins on June 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C., Alex Pereira weighed in at 251 pounds for his first heavyweight match, outpacing Ciryl Gane, who was 248 pounds. Pereira is aiming to secure an interim title, potentially making him the first fighter to win championships in three weight divisions. The event also features Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, both of whom successfully made weight at 155 pounds. All 14 fighters scheduled to compete at UFC White House made weight, including Sean O’Malley at 135.5 pounds. A unique moment occurred when Diego Lopes returned to the scale as a potential replacement fighter.
- •Alex Pereira weighs 251 pounds, Ciryl Gane at 248 pounds.
- •Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje both weigh in at 155 pounds.
- •Derrick Lewis weighs in at 265 pounds, Josh Hokit at 231 pounds.
- •All 14 fighters for UFC White House successfully made weight.
- •Diego Lopes appears again, weighing 154 pounds.
- 4:26 PMMMA Fighting — UFC White House weigh-in results: Alex Pereira weighs more than Ciryl Gane for heavyweight debut
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — UFC White House weigh-in results: Alex Pereira weighs more than Ciryl Gane for heavyweight debut
"WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 13: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC Freedom 250 Official Weigh-in at JW Marriott on June 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Alex Pereira is more than ready for his first heavyweight fight at UFC White House. At Friday’s official weigh-ins for the historic event, Pereira stepped to the scale at 251 pounds, well above the 205- and 185-pound limit he previously competed at, and three pounds heavier than perennial heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane (248). Pereira can claim an interim title with a win over Gane and make himself the first fighter ever to win UFC titles in three divisions. Headliners Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje also successfully hit championship weight, both at 155 pounds. Topuria looks to unify his undisputed title with Gaethje’s interim title in Sunday’s main event. The other heavyweight bout of the evening featured an even bigger weight discrepancy as veteran Derrick Lewis tipped the scales near the limit at 265 pounds, 34 pounds heavier than the undefeated Josh Hokit. All 14 fighters competing at UFC White House successfully made weight, including former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (135.5), who takes on Aiemann Zahabi (135) in a potential No. 1 contender bout. The official weigh-ins ended strangely with Diego Lopes making a second appearance at the scale after already successfully making the featherweight limit for his opening bout against Steve Garcia. Lopes was announced as being a potential replacement fighter for the UFC White House main event and came in at 154 pounds. Main Card (Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET) Ilia Topuria (155) vs. Justin Gaethje (155) Alex Pereira (251) vs. Ciryl Gane (248) Sean O’Malley (135.5) vs. Aiemann Zahabi (135) Josh Hokit (231) vs. Derrick Lewis (265) Mauricio Ruffy (155) vs. Michael Chandler (156) Bo Nickal (186) vs. Kyle Daukaus (186) Diego Lopes (146) vs. Steve Garcia (146)
"UFC White House proceeds with two huge title fights
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External links- MMA FightingJun 13, 2026, 4:26 PMUFC White House weigh-in results: Alex Pereira weighs more than Ciryl Gane for heavyweight debut
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 13: Alex Pereira of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC Freedom 250 Official Weigh-in at JW Marriott on June 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Alex Pereira is more than ready for his first heavyweight fight at UFC White House. At Friday’s official weigh-ins for the historic event, Pereira stepped to the scale at 251 pounds, well above the 205- and 185-pound limit he previously competed at, and three pounds heavier than perennial heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane (248). Pereira can claim an interim title with a win over Gane and make himself the first fighter ever to win UFC titles in three divisions. Headliners Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje also successfully hit championship weight, both at 155 pounds. Topuria looks to unify his undisputed title with Gaethje’s interim title in Sunday’s main event. The other heavyweight bout of the evening featured an even bigger weight discrepancy as veteran Derrick Lewis tipped the scales near the limit at 265 pounds, 34 pounds heavier than the undefeated Josh Hokit. All 14 fighters competing at UFC White House successfully made weight, including former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (135.5), who takes on Aiemann Zahabi (135) in a potential No. 1 contender bout. The official weigh-ins ended strangely with Diego Lopes making a second appearance at the scale after already successfully making the featherweight limit for his opening bout against Steve Garcia. Lopes was announced as being a potential replacement fighter for the UFC White House main event and came in at 154 pounds. Main Card (Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET) Ilia Topuria (155) vs. Justin Gaethje (155) Alex Pereira (251) vs. Ciryl Gane (248) Sean O’Malley (135.5) vs. Aiemann Zahabi (135) Josh Hokit (231) vs. Derrick Lewis (265) Mauricio Ruffy (155) vs. Michael Chandler (156) Bo Nickal (186) vs. Kyle Daukaus (186) Diego Lopes (146) vs. Steve Garcia (146)
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 4:26 PMUFC White House weigh-in results: Alex Pereira weighs more than Ciryl Gane for heavyweight debut
UFC White House proceeds with two huge title fights
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