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Alex Pereira exploring 'all grounds' to appeal UFC Freedom 250 loss
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Key Points:
- Alex Pereira lost to Ciryl Gane by second-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250 and is protesting that illegal shots to the back of his head were not penalized, potentially affecting the fight's outcome.
- Pereira criticized referee Herb Dean for failing to protect his safety, stating Dean ignored fouls despite prior warnings and suggesting Dean should no longer referee UFC fights.
- Pereira and his management are exploring legal options, including a possible appeal, to address the referee's handling of the bout and seek justice.
- His primary concern is fighter health and safety, highlighting the long-term dangers of illegal strikes to the back of the head and referencing a boxer who suffered severe brain injury from similar fouls.
- Pereira hopes his case will prompt stricter enforcement of rules against illegal strikes to prevent future harm and discourage such tactics becoming a common strategy in MMA.
