Ciryl Gane stops Alex Pereira at UFC White House event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ciryl Gane knocked out Alex Pereira in the second round at the UFC White House event held on June 14, 2026. Gane showcased his speed and agility, successfully defending against Pereira, who aimed to make history as the first three-division titleholder. Following the victory, Gane called for a rematch against heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall at UFC Paris on September 5, after their previous encounter ended in a no-contest. Social media reactions praised Gane's performance and anticipation for his next fight surged among fighters and fans.
- •Gane scored a knockout victory over Pereira in Round 2.
- •The match took place at the UFC White House event in Washington, DC.
- •Gane becomes only the second fighter to win two interim UFC titles.
- •He called out Tom Aspinall for a rematch on September 5.
- •Pereira aimed for a historic third division title but fell short.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Aspinall just changed his phone number’: Pros react to Ciryl Gane’s knockout of Alex Pereira at UFC White House
"Tom Aspinall better watch out for Ciryl Gane
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