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History in the balance — Pereira chases a third UFC title against the most technical striker in heavyweight
If Alex Pereira wins tonight he becomes the first fighter in UFC history to hold gold in three separate weight classes. He has already claimed the middleweight and light heavyweight titles; now at heavyweight he faces the most technically refined striker in the division. Gane (13-2) remains the best pure technical striker at heavyweight — his footwork, distance control and jab are elite, and he ha…
Pereira (13-3, CFR 76.5) is moving up after reclaiming the LHW title from Ankalaev. He has elite one-shot KO power and has never been outgrappled. His cardio at heavyweight is the legitimate unknown.
Gane (13-2, CFR 70.0) fought for the undisputed HW title before and knows championship rounds. His jab and footwork neutralise bigger, slower heavyweights reliably.
Pereira's ability to cut the cage and force Gane into exchanges
Gane's jab to control range and accumulate points
Pereira's gas tank at an unfamiliar weight class
Gane's footwork — if he can circle off the fence consistently, he wins
Pereira may be too slow at HW to catch Gane over five rounds
A five-round decision strongly favours Gane's conditioning and output
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Pereira · QOF Timeline
Avg: 6.0Gane · QOF Timeline
Avg: 5.4Pereira · Last 5
Gane · Last 5
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Alex Pereira · Ciryl Gane