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UFC Controversy

Updated 2026-06-16 23:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Alex Pereira accused Ciryl Gane of illegal blows during UFC Freedom 250. The incident sparked controversy and questions about the referee's performance.

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Pereira accuses Gane of illegal blows to head

Alex Pereira released a statement Tuesday accusing Ciryl Gane of landing illegal blows to the back of his head -- and discrediting referee Herb Dean as a referee for not preventing them at UFC Freedom 250.

2026-06-17 00:09 UTC