Alex Pereira weighed in at 251 lbs and Ciryl Gane came in at 248 lbs, both within the heavyweight championship limit at UFC White House. The co-main event heavyweight title bout is now officially on.
Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane both cleared the scales Friday ahead of their heavyweight championship bout at UFC White House, with the fight now officially confirmed for Saturday, June 14.
Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion known as "Poatan," weighed in at 251 lbs as he steps up to challenge for heavyweight gold. The 38-year-old Brazilian carries a 13-4 record and brings elite striking credentials to the heavier division, landing 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a 62 percent accuracy rate. Standing six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach, Pereira has made a career of finishing opponents on the feet and has shown a willingness to compete across multiple weight classes.
Gane, the number-two ranked heavyweight contender, came in at 248 lbs and looked sharp at the scales. The 36-year-old Frenchman out of MMA Factory owns a 14-2 record and is among the most technically refined strikers in the division, posting 5.29 significant strikes per minute at 61 percent accuracy. Also standing six-foot-four but carrying a longer 81-inch reach, "Bon Gamin" adds a modest grappling dimension to his game, averaging 0.68 takedowns per fifteen minutes.
Why it matters
- Pereira is moving up from light heavyweight to contest a second divisional title, adding historic weight to the matchup
- A Gane victory would make him heavyweight champion and likely cement his place as the division's top fighter
- Both men are nearly identical in height and striking output, setting up a technically rich standup contest between two of the sport's most accurate strikers
- The bout serves as the co-main event of UFC White House, ensuring a high-profile platform for what shapes up as a significant title fight
Sunday, June 14, 2026
