Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane conducted their face-off ahead of their interim heavyweight title bout at UFC White House. The two fighters squared up as the event's co-main event draws near.
Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane stood face to face on Friday ahead of their interim heavyweight title clash at UFC White House, scheduled for June 14, with the two fighters squaring off at the official pre-event ceremony.
Pereira, 38, enters the bout as the reigning light heavyweight champion, moving up a division to compete for heavyweight gold. The Brazilian out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness carries a 13-4 record and stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach. Known for his striking threat, "Poatan" lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at 62 percent accuracy, making him one of the most precise volume strikers in the sport.
Gane, nicknamed "Bon Gamin," brings a 14-2 record into the co-main event and is ranked second in the heavyweight division. The 36-year-old Frenchman from MMA Factory matches Pereira in height at six-foot-four but holds a notable reach advantage at 81 inches. Gane's striking output is equally sharp, averaging 5.29 significant strikes per minute at 61 percent accuracy, and he adds a modest takedown threat at 0.68 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Pereira is making a rare cross-division move, seeking to become a two-weight UFC champion
- Gane's interim title opportunity comes as the No. 2 ranked heavyweight in the world
- Both fighters are near-identical in height and striking output, setting up a compelling stand-up clash between two technically refined orthodox strikers
- The result will have significant divisional implications at heavyweight
Sunday, June 14, 2026
