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Alex Pereira accuses Ciryl Gane of illegal blows in UFC fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:54 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Alex Pereira accuses Ciryl Gane of illegal blows in UFC fight

Summary

Alex Pereira faced Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 for the interim heavyweight championship on The White House lawn last Sunday. Gane finished Pereira in the second round after dropping him with a jab, which Pereira called 'lucky.' Following the fight, Pereira alleged that Gane landed illegal strikes to the back of the head during the ground exchanges, which he believes affected the outcome. Pereira expressed concern over Gane's reputation for rule-breaking and had discussed this with the referee prior to the bout.

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By the Numbers

•Fight took place at UFC Freedom 250 on The White House lawn.
•Gane finished Pereira in the second round.
•Pereira claims several strikes were illegal.
•He expressed concerns about Gane's past rule violations.
•Pereira sought assurances from the referee about illegal moves.

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2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira accuses Ciryl Gane of intentional illegal blows

What they're saying

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Former two-division champion Alex Pereira made the walk from the Oval Office to the octagon on The White House lawn last Sunday with the opportunity to make history. The Brazilian took on Ciryl Gane in the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event for the interim heavyweight championship. If victorious, ...
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