Ciryl Gane wins interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ciryl Gane claimed the interim heavyweight championship Sunday night at UFC Freedom 250, hosted on the White House South Lawn. He defeated Alex Pereira in the second round, showcasing a dominant performance. Jon Jones congratulated Gane on social media, reflecting on their previous matchup in March 2023, where Jones won the then-vacant title. Gane's victory sets the stage for future title contention in the heavyweight division.
- •Gane becomes a two-time interim heavyweight champion
- •He finished Pereira in the second round
- •The event took place at the White House South Lawn
- •Jon Jones offered congratulations via social media
- •Jones last fought in November 2024 before retiring
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Jon Jones congratulates Ciryl Gane after UFC Freedom 250 title win
"Ciryl Gane caught the attention of Jon Jones with his sterling performance at UFC Freedom 250.
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