Alex Pereira continues to gain weight and is now at 114 kilograms (approximately 251 pounds). He is preparing for his heavyweight bout against Ciryl Gane, which is scheduled to take place in just over two months. The post notes the significant size Pereira has achieved as he moves up to heavyweight. Details about training camp or fight specifics remain limited in this update.
Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, has been spotted tipping the scales at 114 kilograms — roughly 251 pounds — as he prepares for an upcoming heavyweight clash with Ciryl Gane scheduled in just over two months.
Pereira, nicknamed "Poatan," holds a 13-4 record and has been a dominant force at 205 pounds, where he currently holds the title. The 38-year-old Brazilian, who trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness, stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach. He lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a 62 percent accuracy rate, making him one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport. His move to heavyweight marks a significant step up in competition and weight class.
Waiting for him is Ciryl Gane, "Bon Gamin," the second-ranked heavyweight contender out of France. The 36-year-old MMA Factory product carries a 14-2 record and brings elite striking of his own, landing 5.29 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 61 percent accuracy. Gane stands six-foot-four with an 81-inch reach — two inches longer than Pereira's — and fights out of an orthodox stance, the same as his Brazilian opponent.
Why it matters
- Pereira's weight gain to 114 kg signals a serious commitment to competing at heavyweight rather than a short-term experiment.
- A win for either fighter carries major divisional implications: Pereira would establish himself as a credible heavyweight threat, while Gane could reignite his title aspirations.
- Both fighters share nearly identical heights and striking styles, setting up a technically fascinating stand-up battle between two of the most accurate strikers in the game.
