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Gane Stops Pereira's Historic Title Run

15 Jun

Summary

Ciryl Gane won interim heavyweight title by knockout.
Alex Pereira aimed to be first with three UFC titles.
Gane called for a rematch with Tom Aspinall in Paris.

Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira via second-round knockout to claim the interim heavyweight championship at UFC Freedom 250. This victory prevented Pereira from achieving a historic milestone: becoming the first fighter to hold UFC titles in three different weight classes. Pereira, a former middleweight and light-heavyweight champion, was competing in his heavyweight debut.

The fight saw Pereira, who had won championship belts in the middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions, step up to face Gane. Gane, a seasoned heavyweight contender, now holds an interim belt for the second time in his career. Following his win, Gane expressed his desire for a rematch against the reigning heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, ideally taking place in Paris.

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