Tom Aspinall critiques Ciryl Gane's UFC Freedom 250 win over Alex Pereira
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Tom Aspinall expressed his concerns regarding Ciryl Gane's second-round TKO victory over Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 on June 15, 2026. While some praised Gane's performance in claiming the interim heavyweight title, Aspinall pointed out the possibility of illegal elbows that went unnoticed by the referee. The fight saw Gane land multiple elbows to Pereira's head after a knockdown, leading to the TKO finish. With Gane's win marking three victories in his last four bouts, a rematch with Aspinall is anticipated when Aspinall returns from injury.
- •Gane won by TKO against Pereira at UFC Freedom 250.
- •Aspinall raised concerns about illegal elbows during the fight.
- •The fight occurred on June 15, 2026.
- •Gane has won three of his last four fights.
- •Aspinall and Gane may rematch for the heavyweight title.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Aspinall had 1 issue with Ciryl Gane’s UFC Freedom 250 win vs Alex Pereira
"UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall wasn't a fan of the way that Ciryl Gane beat Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250.
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