Ciryl Gane prepares to leverage full skill set against Alex Pereira
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Ciryl Gane is set to face Alex Pereira on June 14, aiming to utilize his complete MMA capabilities rather than relying solely on striking. Gane acknowledges Pereira's strong kickboxing background but insists he is prepared to mix in wrestling and ground tactics. While both fighters excel in striking, Gane is determined to shift the fight dynamics by incorporating grappling early, which could potentially open up more opportunities for striking. Pereira boasts a high takedown defense rate, further complicating Gane's strategy, who has historically seen his ground game criticized. The bout promises to challenge both fighters' strengths and weaknesses in a diverse array of combat techniques.
- •Gane plans to use wrestling and ground techniques against Pereira.
- •The fight is set for June 14, 2026.
- •Pereira has not been taken down since November 2023.
- •Gane faces scrutiny regarding his ground game effectiveness.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Pereira beware: Ciryl Gane says this won’t be pure striking — He can finish it on the ground
"Ciryl Gane appears to be getting ready to use his full skill set when he takes on Alex Pereira on June 14. Supporters expecting a Pereira knockout are basing that prediction largely on his track record, both in kickboxing and MMA.
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