Alex Pereira has posted behind-the-scenes footage from his training camp as he prepares for his upcoming bout against Ciryl Gane. The video showcases Pereira's power and intensity in preparation. His longtime coach Glover Teixeira can be seen in the footage, with observers noting that Teixeira appears increasingly formidable with each training session. Details about the fight date and location remain limited in the post.
Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has offered fans a glimpse inside his training camp, releasing behind-the-scenes footage as he gears up for a heavyweight clash against Ciryl Gane.
Pereira, known as "Poatan," carries a 13-4 record and holds the light heavyweight title at 38 years old. The Brazilian out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach and brings some of the most accurate striking in the sport, connecting on 62 percent of his significant strikes at a rate of 5.16 per minute. The footage emphasizes the power and intensity that have defined his title reign.
Prominently featured in the video is his longtime coach Glover Teixeira, the 46-year-old Brazilian veteran who carries a professional record of 33-9. Teixeira, a former light heavyweight champion himself, stands six-foot-two with a 76-inch reach and has built a reputation as a well-rounded threat, averaging over two takedowns per 15 minutes across his career. Observers watching the footage noted that Teixeira appears to be in increasingly sharp physical condition.
Waiting on the other side is Ciryl "Bon Gamin" Gane, the second-ranked heavyweight contender from France. The 36-year-old MMA Factory product holds a 14-2 record and is among the most technically refined strikers in the heavyweight division, landing 5.29 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy of 61 percent. Standing six-foot-four with an exceptional 81-inch reach, Gane presents a substantial technical challenge.
Why it matters
- Pereira would be moving up to heavyweight, making the size and physical adjustment a central storyline
- A win for either fighter carries major divisional implications at heavyweight, where Gane is ranked second
- The stylistic matchup pits two high-volume, high-accuracy strikers against each other
- Specific fight date and location details were not disclosed in Pereira's post
