Alex Pereira has shared footage of his training camp preparation for his upcoming fight against Ciryl Gane. The video showcases Pereira's power and conditioning work as he prepares for the heavyweight matchup. His coach Glover Teixeira is visible in the training footage. The post received reactions from fans commenting on Pereira's power and Teixeira's increasingly intense coaching demeanor. While details of the training session are limited in the original post, it provides a glimpse into Pereira's camp as he prepares for the stylistic challenge that Gane presents.
Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has taken to social media to share a look inside his training camp as he prepares to face Ciryl Gane in an upcoming heavyweight matchup. The footage highlights Pereira's power and conditioning work, with former light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira visible in a coaching role. The post drew significant fan reaction, with many commenting on Pereira's explosive power and Teixeira's increasingly intense approach to cornering.
Pereira, known by the nickname "Poatan," carries a 13-4 record and currently holds the light heavyweight title at 38 years old. The Brazilian stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach and lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a 62 percent accuracy rate, making him one of the most efficient and dangerous strikers in the sport. He trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness alongside his coach, the 46-year-old Glover Teixeira, who compiled a 33-9 professional record over his own decorated career.
Gane, the number-two ranked heavyweight from France, enters the bout at 36 years old with a 14-2 record. Fighting out of MMA Factory, "Bon Gamin" stands six-foot-four with an extraordinary 81-inch reach and posts 5.29 significant strikes per minute at 61 percent accuracy, numbers that mark him as one of the most technically refined strikers in the heavyweight division.
Why it matters
- Pereira is moving up in weight, adding an extra layer of physical and stylistic complexity to the preparation
- Gane's reach advantage and high-volume striking present a distinct tactical challenge for Pereira's camp
- Teixeira's visible hands-on involvement signals a focused and serious build toward the fight
- A win for either man would carry major divisional implications at heavyweight
