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Jon Jones responds to Ciryl Gane's interim title win at UFC Freedom 250

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:09 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Jon Jones responds to Ciryl Gane's interim title win at UFC Freedom 250

Summary

Ciryl Gane claimed the interim UFC heavyweight title by defeating Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250, stopping him inside two rounds. Gane, who broke his right hand during the fight, praised Pereira and expressed confidence in being the best heavyweight. Jon Jones congratulated Gane on social media, referencing their previous fight at UFC 285, where Jones secured a win in just over two minutes. Gane is now targeting a fight with Tyson Fury for a major event, with Alex Pereira potentially being a future opponent.

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By the Numbers

•Gane stopped Pereira in two rounds at UFC Freedom 250.
•Gane suffered a broken hand during the fight.
•Jon Jones congratulated Gane on social media after the fight.
•Gane is pursuing a high-profile fight with Tyson Fury.
•Jones previously defeated Gane in March 2023 at UFC 285.

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4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Jones drops a bomb after Ciryl Gane’s devastating win over Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250!

What they're saying

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Jon Jones was quick to respond after an old rival claimed interim gold on Sunday. Bones had already beaten Gane in a short fight in March 2023 at UFC 285, where he secured a submission win in just over two minutes.
— Yahoo Sports

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