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Alex Pereira prepares for heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane at White House

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Alex Pereira prepares for heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane at White House
Summary

Alex Pereira is set to make his heavyweight debut on June 14 against Ciryl Gane on the White House South Lawn. The bout will be for the interim heavyweight title, as Pereira aims to become the first fighter in UFC history to win championship belts across three weight classes. He predicts weighing around 242 pounds for the fight, a move up from his previous light-heavyweight status. Pereira last competed in October, securing a quick victory against Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim the light-heavyweight championship. Gane's last fight ended in a no-contest against heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, following multiple eye pokes.

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  • •Pereira aims to weigh around 242 pounds for his heavyweight debut.
  • •The fight is scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn.
  • •The interim heavyweight title will be on the line in this matchup.
  • •Pereira seeks to become the first three-weight champion in UFC history.
  • •Gane's last fight ended in a no-contest due to eye pokes.
Latest Updates
  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira predicts exact size for UFC heavyweight debut at White House: ‘Not too heavy’
  • 6:30 PMGoogle News — Alex Pereira reveals how much he expects to weigh for heavyweight debut at UFC White House - MMA Fighting
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The ex-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion will vie for interim gold at heavyweight, as he fights Ciryl Gane on the South Lawn

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