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The MMA community has reacted to Ciryl Gane’s Round 2 TKO victory at UFC Freedom 250 against Alex Pereira to capture the interim heavyweight title.
As the bout began, “Poatan” mixed up his strikes, landing high kicks and leg kicks, but Gane landed perfect counters and also tried to take the Brazilian fighter down.
In the final seconds of Round 1, Alex Pereira stunned “Bon Gamin.”
In the second round, Ciryl Gane attempted a takedown again on Pereira but was unsuccessful. By that point, however, “Bon Gamin” had already found his rhythm. He landed a perfectly timed left jab and followed it up with a right hook that rocked and dropped “Poatan,”
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 14: Ciryl Gane of France lands a punch on Alex Pereira of Brazil in the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship bout during UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)Pereira tried to recover by grabbing hold of Gane’s leg, but the 36-year-old showed no mercy and immediately went in search of the finish. While the 38-year-old worked his way back to his feet and moved toward the fence, Gane unleashed back-to-back blows, leaving the former two-division UFC champ barely conscious and forcing the referee to step in and wave off the contest, awarding Gane the TKO victory.
Fans react as Ciryl Gane TKOs “Poatan” at UFC Freedom 250, crushes Alex Pereira’s three-division glory Dream
Jon Jones lauded the newly minted interim UFC heavyweight champion:
“Congratulations to the new heavyweight champion, Gane. You looked great out there tonight. ~🐐”
Congratulations to the new heavyweight champion Gane, you looked great out there tonight. ~🐐
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) June 15, 2026Francis Ngannou had similar sentiments to “Bones.” He posted on X:
“Congratulations Bon Gamin for the wonderful performance. Sincerely, LHC #TrueHeavyweight”
Henry Cejudo posted:
“Gane had a beautiful jab to catch Pereira and went in for the finish. Very impressive…”
Gane had a beautiful jab to catch Pereira and went in for the finish. Very impressive…
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 15, 2026Gilbert Burns reacted:
“🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲”
Check out more reactions below:
Sheesh I knew Gane could win but like that damnnnn 👏👏👏
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) June 15, 2026What I tell you guys!!!
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) June 15, 2026Gane is looking like “him” right now . Aspinall just changed his phone number and moved to a location unknown ! 😂😂😂#UFCwhiteHouse
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 15, 2026Am I crazy for thinking a few of those hammer fists were in the back of the head?
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 15, 2026Holy smokes.
Gane standing TKO win over Pereira in the 2nd. Hit like a truck there at the end.
ASPINALL X GANE 2. We must.
CIRYL GANE IS A SOULLESS FILTHY CHEAT AND IS THE DIRTIEST FIGHTER IN UFC HISTORY #UFCFreedom250
FIGHTERS DIE! LITERALLY DIE FROM ONE BACK OF THE HEADSHOT IN BOXING AND HE RAINS DOWN 10 TO THE BACK OF ALEX PEREIRA'S HEAD
FUCK CIRYL GANE I CANT WAIT FOR HIM TO GET FLATLINE KO'D https://t.co/hr8H962cz7
CIRYL GANE HAS DONE IT! HE FINISHES ALEX PEREIRA IN ROUND 2 BY TKO UP AGAINST THE CAGE AT THE UFC WHITE HOUSE! #UFCFreedom250
Great performance in round one, stung Alex with the jab in the second
TEN FUCKING BACK OF THE HEAD ELBOWS AND PUNCHES
Then finishes against the cage!
If Ciryl Gane weren’t afraid of Jon Jones, he would literally destroy him. I’m just saying.#UFCFreedom250
— Giorgi Kokiashvili 🇬🇪 (@iHeartGeorgius1) June 15, 2026Congratulations to Gane.
But realy beautiful performance from both.
Movement of Gane was realy smooth and Punches powerful.
For sure ready for Hokit or whoever. https://t.co/Z6yucBlUcU
Nunca fale mal de uma pessoa que falhou indo atrás do que nunca havia sido feito antes, atrás de ser uma lenda viva.
— Jean "Lord" Silva (@Jeansilvamma96) June 15, 2026
Subham is a writer and editor with experience spanning MMA, Health & Fitness, true crime, and pop culture. He has previously worked with Sportskeeda MMA, SK True Crime, and SK Pop, Movies, and Shows.
He currently covers the UFC for LowKickMMA and MMA Pros Picks.
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