UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira began his fight week weighing 117 kilograms, according to his coach Plinio Cruz.
Alex Pereira kicked off fight week for UFC White House on Tuesday, with his coach Plinio Cruz reporting that the light heavyweight champion weighed in at 117 kilograms as he begins his preparation for the June 14 card.
Pereira, 38, carries a 13-4-0 professional record into the event and holds the UFC light heavyweight title. The Brazilian, who trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness, stands six-foot-four (193 cm) with a 79-inch (201 cm) reach, giving him significant physical advantages at 205 pounds. He is one of the most prolific strikers in the division, landing 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 62 percent accuracy rate. Those numbers reflect a fighter who not only throws with volume but connects at an elite level.
At 117 kg roughly five days out from the event, Pereira carries a substantial amount of weight above the light heavyweight limit of 205 pounds (93 kg), which is not unusual for fighters who rehydrate aggressively between the official weigh-in and fight night.
Why it matters
- Pereira's early-week weight gives a snapshot of his physical condition heading into a title defense at UFC White House
- His size and striking output make the rehydration window a tactical factor for any opponent
- At 38, the champion continues to compete at the top of the light heavyweight division with elite finishing ability
Sunday, June 14, 2026
