Ciryl Gane defeats Alex Pereira to capture interim heavyweight title
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ciryl Gane won the UFC's interim heavyweight championship by defeating Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday. Gane showcased a dominant performance, stopping Pereira in the second round with a TKO after a series of effective strikes, following a competitive opening round. Gane is now set for a potential rematch with heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who has been sidelined since their last fight ended unexpectedly. Pereira expressed disappointment in the loss but indicated a willingness to discuss his future options in the sport.
- •Gane captured the interim heavyweight title for the second time.
- •The fight ended with Gane winning by TKO at 1:27 of Round 2.
- •Gane dominated the bout with effective striking and defense.
- •Pereira attempted low kicks and head punches early in the fight.
- •Gane called for a rematch with Aspinall, planned for September.
- 5:33 AMESPN — Gane crushes Pereira, captures UFC's interim title...
- 4:34 AMCBS Sports — UFC Freedom 250 results, highlights: Ciryl Gane earns interim title with brutal beating of Alex Pereira
"Ciryl Gane captured the UFC's interim heavyweight championship for a second time on Sunday night, crushing former two-division champion Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
"Gane put on a career-best performance to capture the interim heavyweight title for a second time
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 5:33 AMGane crushes Pereira, captures UFC's interim title...
Ciryl Gane captured the UFC's interim heavyweight championship for a second time on Sunday night, crushing former two-division champion Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
- CBS SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:34 AMUFC Freedom 250 results, highlights: Ciryl Gane earns interim title with brutal beating of Alex Pereira
Gane put on a career-best performance to capture the interim heavyweight title for a second time
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
UFC•Jun 15, 2026, 5:26 AMUFC White House post-fight press conference video
UFC•Jun 15, 2026, 5:11 AMIlia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje full fight video highlights- UFC•Jun 15, 2026, 5:09 AMUFC Freedom 250 main event weigh-in video: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje
- UFC•Jun 15, 2026, 5:06 AMUFC White House live blog: Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler
- UFC•Jun 15, 2026, 4:56 AMVideo: Sean Strickland escorted out of UFC Freedom 250 fan fest by drove of police officers
- UFC•Jun 15, 2026, 4:53 AMBest photos from UFC 250 spectacular at the White House
