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UFC star Alex Pereira exploring appeal after White House loss
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Alex Pereira plans to appeal his second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250, alleging illegal strikes to the back of his head during the fight.
- Pereira criticized referee Herb Dean for failing to protect his safety, stating he never wants Dean to officiate his matches again.
- Pereira and his team intend to pursue legal action regarding the handling of the fight, expressing concern for fighter safety and the integrity of officiating.
- Referee Herb Dean responded with a video explaining the rules on strikes to the back of the head, but Pereira remains unconvinced that the fight was fairly officiated.
- The loss prevented Pereira from becoming the first UFC fighter to win titles in three different weight classes, a historic milestone he was attempting at the event.
