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Ciryl Gane dominates Alex Pereira at UFC White House event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:42 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Ciryl Gane dominates Alex Pereira at UFC White House event

Summary

Ciryl Gane faced Alex Pereira in the co-main event at UFC White House on June 15, 2026. Gane won decisively in the second round, reclaiming the interim heavyweight title. There had been discussions about Pereira potentially becoming the greatest UFC fighter with a win, but Gane's performance overshadowed those hopes. Following the victory, Jon Jones congratulated Gane and referenced their earlier match. Gane is expected to rematch Tom Aspinall later this year after a prior No Contest against him.

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By the Numbers

•Ciryl Gane defeats Alex Pereira in second round at UFC White House.
•Gane regains the interim heavyweight title.
•Jon Jones congratulated Gane after the fight.
•Gane set to rematch Tom Aspinall later this year.

Latest Updates

4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Jones responds to Alex Pereira’s loss against Ciryl Gane
5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Jon Jones reclaims GOAT status from smashed Alex Pereira, ‘lineal champ’ Francis Ngannou chimes in | UFC White House

What they're saying

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There was talk of Alex Pereira becoming the greatest UFC fighter of all time with a victory over Ciryl Gane, giving “Poatan” his third title in as many weight classes. Unfortunately for the Brazilian, Gane proved to be the superior fighter in the UFC White House co-main event, smashing Pereira in the second round to […]
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