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Alex Pereira reassures fans about weather concerns for UFC Freedom 250

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Alex Pereira reassures fans about weather concerns for UFC Freedom 250

Summary

Alex Pereira addressed concerns over potential rain at UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14 at the White House. Hours before the event, he humorously claimed he had ensured good weather, urging fans to 'relax' about the conditions. Despite forecasts predicting a high chance of rain at the start, the likelihood of rain decreases as the night progresses. Pereira's fight against Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title is expected to be one of the last bouts of the evening.

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By the Numbers

•UFC Freedom 250 takes place on the South Lawn of the White House.
•Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
•Weather concerns have been a prominent topic ahead of the event.
•Rain chances are expected to diminish as the night continues.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira says fans can ‘relax’ as he guarantees UFC Freedom 250 concern won’t come true

What they're saying

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Weather has become one of the biggest talking points ahead of UFC Freedom 250, the special White House card taking place on the South Lawn in Washington. The event was always going to be challenging because an outdoor fight card leaves the UFC exposed to rain, storms and lightning delays.
— Yahoo Sports

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