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Alex Pereira's audacious jump to heavyweight for a shot at making history as a three-division champion faces its sternest test in the technically brilliant Ciryl Gane
What Alex Pereira is attempting at UFC Freedom 250 borders on the absurd — and that's exactly why it's so compelling. The Brazilian has already won titles at middleweight and light heavyweight, and now he's jumping to heavyweight to challenge Ciryl Gane for the interim belt. No fighter in UFC history has held titles in three different weight classes simultaneously. The oddsmakers see this as a ge…
Alex Pereira (13-3) is vacating his light heavyweight title to challenge for the interim heavyweight championship. His striking power is legendary — a 9.67 style striking score and 80% finish rate — but he's making his heavyweight debut against a fighter who has spent his entire career at this weight. His chin rating of 76 is solid but not elite.
Ciryl Gane (13-2) is a technical heavyweight with excellent footwork and range management. His chin rating of 86 and momentum score of 100 suggest a fighter in excellent form. Tom Aspinall and training partners favour Gane by decision, believing his movement will neutralise Pereira's power.
Pereira's heavyweight debut means complete unknowns about how he absorbs heavyweight power
Gane's footwork is the best in heavyweight history — can Pereira cut the cage?
A Pereira win would make him the first three-division champion in UFC history
Gane's jab and range management could frustrate Pereira for entire rounds
The White House setting adds enormous pressure to both fighters
Gane's movement could make this a frustrating night for Pereira
If Pereira can't cut the cage effectively, Gane wins a wide decision
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