Ciryl Gane knocks down Alex Pereira in UFC Freedom 250 fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Ciryl Gane scored a knockdown against Alex Pereira during their matchup at the UFC Freedom 250 event, held on June 14, 2026, at the White House in Washington, D.C. The bout drew attention as Pereira suggested after the fight that he might have performed better under a different referee, criticizing Herb Dean's stoppage. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili commented on his upcoming plans following a title loss earlier this week. Additionally, Mareusz Matysek retired after nearly three decades in combat sports, marking the end of an era for the heavyweight division.
- •Ciryl Gane knocked down Alex Pereira during their UFC encounter.
- •The fight took place at the White House on June 14, 2026.
- •Pereira suggested he was still capable of continuing after the referee stoppage.
- •Merab Dvalishvili commented on his future following a loss at UFC 333.
- •Jeff Monson announced his retirement from combat sports after 30 years.
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