Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane Prediction & Picks - UFC Freedom 250
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Alex Pereira (13-3-0) and Ciryl Gane (13-2-0) will fight for the interim Heavyweight title on Sunday night in an exciting Co-Main Event. Pereira has been a huge success story since joining the UFC in 2021. He has participated in 12 bouts, losing only twice while winning the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight championships. This will be his debut matchup in the Heavyweight category, as he looks to become the first three-division champion in the franchise.
Ciryl Gane, meanwhile, has a 10-2 record since joining the UFC in 2019. He’s a former one-time Heavyweight title holder after defeating Derrick Lewis in August 2021. However, his stint was short-lived after he failed to defend the title against Francis Ngannou. He got another title shot against Jon Jones at UFC 285, which he lost via submission. Gane recovered to win two fights to get another title chance against Aspinal, which ended in a No Contest after the infamous “eye poke.”
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Alex Pereira - Ciryl Gane Key Points
- Pereira won via KO/TKO in his last five victories.
- Pereira is 6-1 in his last seven fights all-time.
- The fight went the distance only once in the last four Ciryl Gane bouts.
- The fight went the distance only once in Alex Pereira's last six bouts.
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Our Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane Prediction
Alex Pereira is the slight -115 betting favorite. This is undoubtedly the most important fight of his professional career, and it will be interesting to see how he handles the pressure. We’re likely to see the Brazilian deploy his trademark leg kicks to minimize Gane’s movements and pick his striking spots. But make no mistake, Gane has what it takes to cause an upset on Sunday. The Frenchman boasts excellent footwork, knockout power, and grappling skills. He’s also good at distance control, although Pereira’s relentless leg kicks could cause a problem for him on Sunday. Overall, we expect Pereira to come out on top with a KO/TKO win in a hotly contested fight.
Our prediction for Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane: Alex Pereira on the moneyline.
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