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Topuria Intervenes as Hokit Is Removed at UFC Freedom 250 Press Conference
sports18 days ago

Topuria Intervenes as Hokit Is Removed at UFC Freedom 250 Press Conference

At the UFC Freedom 250 press conference in Newark, Ilia Topuria interrupted Josh Hokit’s taunts at Alex Pereira, leading to Hokit being escorted off stage by security after a heated exchange that included Topuria hitting an unidentified object from the table. Pereira tried to defuse the tension as chaos swirled around, with Sean O’Malley seated amid the disturbance. The event’s headliner features Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, while Pereira moves up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane in the co‑main, along with a loaded undercard.

via MMA Junkie|
#alex-pereira#ilia-topuria#josh-hokit
Volkov: Pereira-Gane is a promo bout, and I have the edge toward the real belt
sports21 days ago

Volkov: Pereira-Gane is a promo bout, and I have the edge toward the real belt

Volkov says the Pereira-Gane heavyweight interim title bout is more promotional than a true title fight, criticizes UFC’s matchmaking, and argues his size, reach, and added wrestling give him an edge against Pereira; he remains focused on defeating Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328 to pursue the belt, while also expressing sympathy for Tom Aspinall and questioning Gane’s past title opportunities.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#alexander-volkov#ciryl-gane
Jones cools dispute with UFC over Pereira fight, keeps door open for future bouts
sports1 month ago

Jones cools dispute with UFC over Pereira fight, keeps door open for future bouts

Jon Jones says the friction with the UFC over a potential Alex Pereira fight was a disagreement about compensation rather than a break in their relationship, and he remains undecided about retirement while staying motivated to compete. Pereira’s bid was ultimately awarded to Ciryl Gane at UFC 327 in Miami, but Jones complimented Pereira and indicated he’ll continue weighing his body and fitness as he considers future bouts.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#contract-negotiations#jon-jones
Pereira bulks toward 250 pounds for UFC White House bid vs Gane
sports2 months ago

Pereira bulks toward 250 pounds for UFC White House bid vs Gane

Alex Pereira is around 247–250 pounds as he prepares to face Ciryl Gane on June 14 at UFC White House for an interim heavyweight title, aiming to become the first UFC fighter to hold titles in three divisions (middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight). If he wins, a potential unification with undisputed champ Tom Aspinall could be on the horizon.

via mmafighting.com|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#heavyweight
Jones says White House bout offer was $15M, far from Aspinall payday
sports2 months ago

Jones says White House bout offer was $15M, far from Aspinall payday

Jon Jones says he was negotiating to fight on the UFC’s White House card but was offered only about $15 million, far below the roughly $30 million reportedly offered to face Tom Aspinall. Dana White had claimed Jones wasn’t seriously considered for the event, and Jones even asked for his release after the dispute. The White House card ultimately wasn’t Jones’s fight, instead Pereira faced Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight title.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#fighter-pay#jon-jones
Topuria touted as giant favorite as UFC White House odds take shape
ufc2 months ago

Topuria touted as giant favorite as UFC White House odds take shape

Opening odds for UFC White House show Ilia Topuria as a massive -550 favorite to defend his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje, while Ciryl Gane is favored to win the interim heavyweight title against Alex Pereira (-180 vs +155); the six-fight card features several wide bets, including Sean O’Malley, Mauricio Ruffy, Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal, and others expected to win.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#ilia-topuria
Pereira seeks historic third UFC belt in White House interim bout with Ciryl Gane
sports2 months ago

Pereira seeks historic third UFC belt in White House interim bout with Ciryl Gane

Alex Pereira will chase UFC history by challenging Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt on June 14 in UFC Freedom 250, staged on the White House South Lawn. Pereira vacated the light-heavyweight title to pursue a historic third belt; Gane’s last bout ended in a no contest with Tom Aspinall, who may unify later. The card’s main event is a lightweight unification between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, and the show marks the first pro sport hosted on White House grounds, with significant on-site and park attendance planned and a multi-million-dollar UFC investment amid ongoing Trump-UFC ties.

via BBC|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#interim-heavyweight-title