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UK Seminar Fallout: Alex Pereira Accused of Skipping Paid Photo Ops
sports16 days ago

UK Seminar Fallout: Alex Pereira Accused of Skipping Paid Photo Ops

Fans at Alex Pereira’s UK seminar in Keighley accuse him of refusing prepaid meet-and-greets and photos; MMA Seminars UK branded the conduct as disgust­ing, while Joyagear defended Pereira, stating he completed the hour‑long session and that the issue was a miscommunication about photo deliverables. Organizers for the UK tour say Pereira wasn’t at fault and he has yet to publicly address the claims, which come on the heels of his knockout loss to Ciryl Gangé at UFC Freedom 250 and his ongoing worldwide seminar circuit.

via Bloody Elbow|
#alex-pereira#mma#mma-seminars-uk
McCarthy backs ref in controversial Gane–Pereira finish
sports25 days ago

McCarthy backs ref in controversial Gane–Pereira finish

John McCarthy defended referee Herb Dean’s handling of the Gane-Pereira finish, saying Pereira’s leg grab and ongoing movement affected shot angles and that Dean couldn’t catch every hit in real time; Pereira has vowed to appeal the TKO, arguing illegal blows to the back of the head, while McCarthy noted the back-of-the-head warning and Dean’s attempt to apply it. The event was UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, where Gane finished Pereira on the feet.

via MMA Junkie|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#mma
Jones fires back: dethroning the MMA GOAT would take unimaginable work
sports25 days ago

Jones fires back: dethroning the MMA GOAT would take unimaginable work

Jon Jones responded to chatter about losing his place as MMA's GOAT after Alex Pereira's bid, posting a short video and a now-deleted message that it would take an extraordinary effort to dethrone him. Pereira’s attempt to become the first three-division champion ended with a second-round KO by Ciryl Gane; Jones notes his Hall of Fame career, two-division titles, and 16 title-fight wins as the benchmark for greatness.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#goat#jon-jones
Pereira puzzled by Jones’s cryptic post-fight jab
sports26 days ago

Pereira puzzled by Jones’s cryptic post-fight jab

Alex Pereira says he’s surprised by Jon Jones’s silent, cryptic post-fight video that many took as a dig after Pereira’s bid for UFC gold. Pereira, who moved up to heavyweight after reclaiming light heavyweight gold, says he respects Jones and remains a fan, even as he questions why Jones targeted him during a tough moment; Jones wore a goat necklace in the clip and later congratulated Ciryl Gane on a heavyweight win, while Pereira also criticized referee Herb Dean on YouTube for missed illegal strikes. The two have publicly remained cordial, and Pereira isn’t backing away from a potential Jones matchup.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#jon-jones#mma
Pereira weighs legal challenge after White House bout loss to Gane
sports27 days ago

Pereira weighs legal challenge after White House bout loss to Gane

Pereira plans a legal appeal after a second‑round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House balcony, alleging illegal back‑of‑the‑head shots and criticizing referee Herb Dean; he has consulted lawyers and his manager, signaling potential long legal action and possible retirement while aiming to push for fair officiating.

via New York Post|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#referee-herb-dean
Pereira weighs legal routes after controversial Freedom 250 loss
sports27 days ago

Pereira weighs legal routes after controversial Freedom 250 loss

Alex Pereira is weighing legal options to challenge his UFC Freedom 250 loss to Ciryl Gane, citing questionable officiating and shots to the back of the head he argues the referee failed to properly regulate. Pereira criticized Herb Dean’s handling and suggested he should not referee his fights again, while his team says they are exploring all grounds for an appeal. He stresses health and safety concerns and warns about long-term risks, keeping the door open to future fights or retirement.

via MMA Junkie|
#alex-pereira#appeal#ciryl-gane
Pereira stays at heavyweight, targets Gane rematch after ‘lucky punch’ loss
sports27 days ago

Pereira stays at heavyweight, targets Gane rematch after ‘lucky punch’ loss

Alex Pereira confirms he will stay at heavyweight after his loss to Ciryl Gane, calling the decisive punch a 'lucky punch' and signaling he wants an immediate rematch. He criticized referee Herb Dean for allowing illegal back-of-the-head strikes, stated he’s injury-free and weighed 251 pounds for the bout, and said he’s focused on chasing the heavyweight belt, with Gane holding the interim title and planning a unification with Tom Aspinall in September.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#heavyweight
Herb Dean Defends White House Call, Clarifies Back-of-Head Rule in Gane–Pereira
ufc-news27 days ago

Herb Dean Defends White House Call, Clarifies Back-of-Head Rule in Gane–Pereira

Referee Herb Dean defended his officiating of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, explaining that the back-of-the-head rule focuses on the nape/occipital junction with about a one-inch variance and that Gane’s punches after the Pereira knockdown were legal; Pereira had criticized him and Dean posted an Instagram breakdown to clarify the rule as the controversy over the fight continued following Gane’s second‑round finish.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#herb-dean
Pereira slams Herb Dean as coward after alleged back-of-head strikes by Gane
sports28 days ago

Pereira slams Herb Dean as coward after alleged back-of-head strikes by Gane

Alex Pereira’s bid to become UFC’s first three-division champion ended in a second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250, and he now accuses referee Herb Dean of allowing illegal back-of-the-head strikes, saying he warned the ref pre-fight and calling for punishment or legal consequences while urging fighters to unite to hold referees accountable.

via CBS Sports|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#herb-dean
Pereira demands immediate rematch, slams ref after Gane KO and alleged illegal strikes
sports28 days ago

Pereira demands immediate rematch, slams ref after Gane KO and alleged illegal strikes

Alex Pereira criticized referee Herb Dean after Ciryl Gane knocked him out to win the interim heavyweight title, saying the referee ignored illegal strikes to the back of the head; Pereira had warned officials about potential fouls before the fight and asked for an immediate rematch, while signaling a path back through future bouts, including a possible rematch with Aspinall.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#herb-dean
Gaethje Dethrones Topuria in Surreal White House UFC Freedom 250 Upset
sports28 days ago

Gaethje Dethrones Topuria in Surreal White House UFC Freedom 250 Upset

Justin Gaethje toppled undefeated Ilia Topuria to become the new lightweight champion in a surreal UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, overcoming a brutal body-shot onslaught and forcing a corner stoppage between rounds 4 and 5. The night's card also saw Ciryl Gane KO Alex Pereira to claim the interim heavyweight title, plus knockouts for Sean O'Malley, Bo Nickal, Diego Lopes, Mauricio Ruffy, and Josh Hokit, all wrapped in a blockbuster production with live music and pyrotechnics. The event, despite doubts about the venue, delivered one of UFC's most shocking and spectacle-filled nights to date.

via Bleacher Report|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#gaethje