Ciryl Gane News
Pros react after Ciryl Gane TKO's Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250
Chris Taylor - June 14, 2026
Tonight’s UFC Freedom 250 event was co-headlined by an interim heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira. Gane (14-2 MMA) was competing for the first time since his no-contest with reigning heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall last October at UFC 321. Prior to that controversial bout, the Frenchman had earned victories over Alexander Volkov and Serghei Spivac respectively.
UFC Freedom 250 Results: Ciryl Gane finishes Alex Pereira (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 14, 2026
Tonight’s UFC Freedom 250 event is co-headlined by an interim heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira. Gane (14-2 MMA) will be competing for the first time since his no-contest with reigning heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall last October at UFC 321. Prior to that controversial bout, the Frenchman had earned victories over Alexander Volkov and Serghei Spivac.
Ciryl Gane isn't buying into Alex Pereira slowing down at heavyweight prior to UFC Freedom 250: "He is a professional"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 10, 2026
Ciryl Gane believes Alex Pereira will show up in peak form at UFC Freedom 250. Gane and Pereira are scheduled to collide with the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake this Sunday on the White House lawn. “Poatan” is making the jump up in weight in hopes of capturing UFC gold in a third division. If Pereira pulls off the win, he’d be the only three-division champion in UFC history, although he’d be carrying the interim label.
UFC White House | Pro fighters make their picks for Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane interim title fight
Cole Shelton - June 10, 2026
The UFC is in Washington, D.C., for their historic event on the White House lawn for a stacked UFC White House card. In the co-main event, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira moves up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Heading into the fight, the oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, as both fighters are -113 on FanDuel. Ahead of the bout at UFC White House, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the interim heavyweight title fight. The pros slightly lean towards Pereira becoming the first-ever three-weight UFC champion as they expect his striking to be the difference.
Ciryl Gane looks ahead to huge Alex Pereira challenge at UFC Freedom 250
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2026
UFC star Ciryl Gane has taken the time to look ahead to his blockbuster fight against Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250. In the co-main event of UFC Freedom 250, Ciryl Gane will compete against Alex Pereira for the UFC interim heavyweight championship. The hope, of course, is that the winner will go on to face current undisputed champion Tom Aspinall, but his return to action is still up in the air due to his eye injuries.
Tom Aspinall makes surprising pick for Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira amidst ongoing hiatus
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2026
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall gave his first full breakdown of Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira since the fight was announced. The historic UFC Freedom 250 card features an interim heavyweight title co-main event between two-division champion Alex Pereira against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane. The Gane vs. Pereira winner will presumably fight the lineal UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall upon Aspinall’s full recovery from multiple eye surgeries.
Ciryl Gane tries to explain his controversial double eye poke against Tom Aspinall
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2026
UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has tried to explain his controversial double eye poke that led to Tom Aspinall requiring surgery. As we know, Ciryl Gane is set to compete for the interim UFC heavyweight championship at UFC Freedom 250. He will be going up against Alex Pereira, and the fight comes in the wake of his controversial no contest against Tom Aspinall, which happened as a result of the Frenchman committing a nasty double eye poke on Tom that left him unable to continue.
Alexander Volkov shares prediction for Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira at the White House
Cole Shelton - May 7, 2026
Alexander Volkov believes the UFC’s interim heavyweight title fight is an easy one to call. Ciryl Gane is set to take on Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight title in a highly anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, Pereira is a slight -115 favorite while Gane is a -105 underdog, but Volkov, who has fought Gane, disagrees.
Francis Ngannou breaks down Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane UFC fight
BJ Penn Staff - March 30, 2026
Francis Ngannou has shared his thoughts on the upcoming UFC fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. It’s fair to say he’s made some interesting points. Ngannou is the former UFC heavyweight champion. He left the promotion without losing the belt several years back, which means he remains the lineal heavyweight champion of MMA.
Joe Rogan: Tom Aspinall/Ciryl Gane stoppage one of the biggest 'crimes' in MMA history
Curtis Calhoun - March 17, 2026
UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Ciryl Gane was on the verge of dethroning Tom Aspinall before the abrupt UFC 321 stoppage. One of the UFC’s most disappointing moments in 2025 was the abrupt stoppage of the UFC 321 headliner between undisputed heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall and former interim champ Ciryl Gane. Just minutes into the fight, Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in both of his eyes, and Aspinall couldn’t continue fighting.
Tom Aspinall reacts to Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane booking for UFC Freedom 250
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 8, 2026
Tom Aspinall has shared his reaction to the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. During the UFC 326 broadcast, the bout between Pereira and Gane was announced. “Poatan” vacated the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to move up in weight. With Aspinall in recovery mode following double eye surgery, UFC felt an interim title was needed for its June 14 White House card.
UFC legend defends Ciryl Gane against Tom Aspinall's 'cheater' label following eye poke controversy
Curtis Calhoun - February 19, 2026
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier isn’t buying the narrative that Ciryl Gane’s integrity is tainted after he eye-poked Tom Aspinall. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed title defense ended in a disaster as his UFC 321 bout with Ciryl Gane last year was ruled a no-contest after multiple eye pokes. Four months and counting since the fight, Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries stemming from the fight, and recently underwent surgeries on both eyes.
Tom Aspinall sends strong message to Ciryl Gane before likely UFC rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 30, 2025
Tom Aspinall wants to shut the naysayers up when he’s ready to share the Octagon with Ciryl Gane again. The UFC heavyweight title fight between champion Aspinall and Ciryl Gane on Oct. 25 ended in disappointing fashion. After being on the receiving end of a double eye poke, Aspinall could not continue before the opening frame ended. The fight was ruled a no contest.
Joe Rogan name drops potential surprise opponent for UFC champ Alex Pereira
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 26, 2025
Joe Rogan has been hearing some rumors regarding Alex Pereira’s next fight. Pereira is the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, but it appears his interest is in a heavyweight showdown. “Poatan” had been pounding the table for a dream fight against Jon Jones at the UFC White House event. That hope may have been dashed, as Pereira recently claimed he will not be fighting on the card.
Tom Aspinall blasts 'cheat' Ciryl Gane as feud continues to grow: 'I’ll be back to smash your face'
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2025
Tom Aspinall has taken aim at Ciryl Gane as their feud continues to take shape. Aspinall was defending his heavyweight title for the first time at UFC 321 back in October against Gane. It was a highly anticipated fight, and early on, Gane was having success. However, Gane poked Aspinall in both of his eyes, and the champ said he couldn’t see, so the fight was ruled a No Contest.
Tom Aspinall slams fans saying he wanted a way out against Ciryl Gane: 'I was expecting a tough fight'
Cole Shelton - December 2, 2025
Tom Aspinall has made it clear he wasn’t looking for a way out against Ciryl Gane. Aspinall was defending his undisputed heavyweight title for the first time against Gane back in October at UFC 321. Early on in the fight, Gane was having success as Aspinall was bleeding from his nose. However, Gane then poked Aspinall in both eyes, and the champ couldn’t continue, making the fight a no-contest.
Referee Herb Dean shares significant eye poke rule changes following Tom Aspinall/Ciryl Gane controversy
Curtis Calhoun - November 11, 2025
Renowned Mixed Martial Arts referee Herb Dean recently revealed details of recent rules meetings between top officials. Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed heavyweight title defense ended in disaster after he was accidentally eye poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane in the first round of their UFC 321 fight. After taking five full minutes to attempt to recover from the infraction, Aspinall was deemed unable to continue competing due to loss of vision in his right eye.
Sean O’Malley scolds fans for questioning Tom Aspinall's toughness amid UFC 321 eye poke fiasco
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 28, 2025
Sean O’Malley has some words for those who believe Tom Aspinall wanted a way out at UFC 321. Aspinall and Ciryl Gane fought with the UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake this past Saturday. Aspinall walked in as the champion, and the challenger was finding some success against him. Gane utilized his movement and didn’t show fear of his opponent’s punching power.