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Ciryl Gane stops Alex Pereira in UFC Freedom 250 co-main event

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Ciryl Gane stops Alex Pereira in UFC Freedom 250 co-main event

Summary

Ciryl Gane faced Alex Pereira in the co-main event of UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, where Gane won by TKO in the second round. Pereira was seeking to make history as the first fighter to win titles in three weight classes. Gane established control early, utilizing effective jabs and combinations. The match reached a turning point when Gane dropped Pereira with a jab, leading to referee Herb Dean stopping the fight at 1:27 of the second round.

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By the Numbers

•Gane weighed in heavier but was the smaller fighter in the octagon.
•Gane's jab consistently landed throughout the fight.
•Gane dropped Pereira in the second round before the TKO stoppage.
•The match took place on June 14, 2026.

Latest Updates

4:32 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250 results: Ciryl Gane pummels Alex Pereira for mercy stoppage
4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Ciryl Gane stops Alex Pereira in UFC Freedom 250 co-main event

What they're saying

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Former two-division champion Alex Pereira entered Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 co-main event interim heavyweight title bout chasing history at the historic event. With a win, Pereira would become the first fighter in the promotion's history to win championships in three different weight classes. ...
— Yahoo Sports