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

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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