Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is gearing up for another title shot. The Brazilian fighter will compete for the light-heavyweight title against former light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka. And ahead of the fight, Pereira has left fans in awe with his latest physique update.

Pereira and Prochazka will compete on the UFC 295 card featuring Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic. The card features several exciting contests. However, the Prochazka vs Pereira could steal the show. Both possess extreme power, grit, and determination. And now, the Brazilian has shared an update on his physique.

“Scary”- Alex Pereira’s Ripped Physique Ahead of UFC 295 Leaf Fans in Awe

Alex Pereira Shows off ripped physique – Fans react

Pereira has always been a big middleweight. He would cut over 25 lbs. to make the 185 lbs. weight limit. Now that he will compete in the light-heavyweight division, he has the freedom of weighing in at 205 lbs. And this shows with his latest update.

‘Poatan’ posted a picture on his Instagram account which ESPN MMA shared on X. It showed the Brazilian with enormous biceps and shoulders. While a single picture does not tell the whole story, Pereira definitely looks bigger.

And fans reacted to this picture as you would expect. One said, “How did bro ever make middleweight.” One called him a beast while another said he must have done some Blackmagic to make 185. While another even called it scary. Therefore, it is clear that even the fans find it unbelievable that Pereira fought at middleweight.

Others also teased a potential move up to heavyweight and a fight against Jon Jones. One fan commented, “He lying, he must be heavyweight.” While another said, “Cutting from 265. Next stop Jon Jones.”

19 days from his LHW title fight and Pereira is looking massive 💪

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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 23, 2023

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how did bro ever make middleweight 😭

— NoFlo (@cfc_noflo) October 23, 2023

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how did bro ever make middleweight 😭

— NoFlo (@cfc_noflo) October 23, 2023

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Beast

— FueraDeCobertura (@canecorso0) October 24, 2023

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This dude must’ve done some black magic to make 185 💀💀

— Yasin (@444sure_) October 23, 2023

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Alex got some shit 8 fights in and he’s about to be a champ again

— juan castillo (@_mohjuan) October 23, 2023

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He lying he must be heavyweight

— aimee🫦 (@AimeeFosterxx) October 24, 2023

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scary mfer

— HUNTER HARMS (@hunnaharms) October 23, 2023

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Cutting from 265. Next stop Jon Jones!

— Rumblo (@Rumblestripss) October 24, 2023

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Therefore, the Brazilian has impressed MMA fans with his transformation. While we are not sure how much he weighs currently, we can be sure that it will be a much easier weight cut for him this time around. And although it is unlikely that he will move up to heavyweight anytime soon, we can never write him off.

What do you make of Alex Pereira’s latest training update? Do you think we could one day see him move up to heavyweight?

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