Alex Pereira’s ‘heavyweight diet’ shocks fans ahead of Ciryl Gane clash
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Alex Pereira’s preparation for his heavyweight debut has quickly become a talking point, with fans focusing on an unexpected aspect of his training camp. The Brazilian is set to move up in weight after the UFC accepted his request to leave the light heavyweight division. He will face Ciryl Gane for the interim title on 14 June.
That bout is scheduled for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, marking a historic setting. Pereira’s move signals a bold new chapter in his career, with him close to becoming the first UFC fighter ever to hold titles in three different classes. Glover Teixeira shows Alex Pereira’s ‘heavyweight diet’ in camp Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Pereira’s approach to the new division drew attention after Glover Teixeira shared a glimpse into his routine on Instagram.
The former UFC champion filmed ‘Poatan’ eating two hamburgers and fries during camp, jokingly describing it as a “heavyweight diet” while Pereira continued his preparations. The clip emerged while the 38-year-old was in Brazil with Teixeira, having travelled to Sobralia, his coach’s hometown, during the Easter period. Away from training, Pereira was also seen engaging with the local community, handing out chocolate to children in a charity gesture.
Fans react to Alex Pereira’s diet ahead of Ciryl Gane fight The footage quickly circulated online, with many fans reacting to Pereira’s relaxed approach to nutrition during camp. “Bro ordered a 2nd burger as a side dish for the 1st one,” one fan wrote, while another added: “Big Mac for a big boy. Stuff it all in, champ.
” Others were less convinced, with one user stating: “Eating like that he gonna look like a bag of s— against Gane. ” A fourth fan commented: “Dirty bulk I know that man is loving this weight class lmfaoo,” reflecting the mixed but largely amused reaction. Read more: Jon Jones gives his side of viral road altercation video and says he is ‘glad’ Arman Tsarukyan gives his take on whether Islam Makhachev or Khabib Nurmagomedov was the better fighter UFC legend warns Michael Chandler could be forced into retirement after White House fight