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Size ‘em up! UFC White House gets first official staredown pitting Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane
TL;DR
Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane faced off in an official staredown at the UFC White House ahead of their interim title fight. Pereira, now competing at heavyweight, prepares for this landmark event scheduled for June.
Key points
- Alex Pereira is now competing at heavyweight
- Pereira vs. Gane is an interim title fight
- The staredown took place at the UFC White House
- Glover Teixeira is Pereira's coach
- The event is scheduled for June
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Just a reminder that Alex Pereira used to weigh in at 185 pounds.
These days, the former middleweight and light heavyweight champion is walking around at heavyweight in advance of his UFC White House interim title fight opposite Ciryl Gane. Pereira’s coach and former UFC champ Glover Teixeira shared today’s face off from the White House lawn, home of the landmark UFC event in June.
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That was followed by a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Good times.
UFC White House will be headlined by the lightweight title fight pitting Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje. Both “El Matador” and “The Highlight” were on hand today to meet with Trump and get a tour of the Oval Office. To see the rest of the UFC White House fight card and Paramount+ lineup click .
Q&A
What weight class is Alex Pereira fighting in against Ciryl Gane?
Alex Pereira is competing in the heavyweight division for his fight against Ciryl Gane.
When is the UFC White House event featuring Pereira vs. Gane?
The UFC White House event featuring Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane is scheduled for June.
Who is coaching Alex Pereira for his fight against Ciryl Gane?
Alex Pereira is being coached by former UFC champion Glover Teixeira.