Alex Pereira Mocks Ciryl Gane’s Promotion to Undisputed UFC Champion
Alex Pereira took to social media to ridicule Ciryl Gane after the Frenchman was promoted to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion following Tom Aspinall vacating the title.
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Ciryl Gane’s official promotion to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion has drawn a dismissive reaction from former rival Alex Pereira. The UFC elevated Gane from interim to undisputed status after Tom Aspinall vacated the title on Monday due to injuries to both eyes, which occurred during an accidental eye-poke against Gane at UFC 321 last October.
With Aspinall sidelined, Gane captured the interim heavyweight title by scoring a knockout victory over Pereira at UFC White House. Pereira, however, has repeatedly contested the legitimacy of that defeat, claiming the finish was influenced by illegal strikes to the back of the head.
On Wednesday, Pereira addressed Gane’s newly minted status on Instagram. The Brazilian shared a graphic from MMA News HQ that downplayed Gane’s ascension and referenced their past encounter, adding the caption "Champion" accompanied by three laughing emojis.
It remains unclear how the UFC plans to handle Gane’s title reign moving forward, with Pereira, Alexander Volkov, and the undefeated Josh Hokit among the names circling a potential opportunity to challenge for the heavyweight championship.
Sources
- MMA Fighting — Alex Pereira laughs at Ciryl Gane’s promotion to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion
- Sherdog — Alex Pereira trolls Ciryl Gane with ‘champion’ jab following Tom Aspinall exit
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