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Alex Pereira praised by Sean O’Malley for his backstage speech after KO loss at UFC Freedom 250

Alex Pereira is considering retirement after a knockout loss to Ciryl Gane. Alexander Volkanovski has supported Pereira's complaints regarding referee Herb Dean and the TKO sequence. Sean O'Malley expressed disappointment over his own earnings from the event.

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Alexander Volkanovski now supports Pereira's complaints about the fight's officiating.

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  1. Volkanovski Backs Pereira Following UFC Freedom 250 Loss

    Alex Pereira is considering retirement after a knockout loss to Ciryl Gane. Alexander Volkanovski has supported Pereira's complaints regarding referee Herb Dean and the TKO sequence. Sean O'Malley expressed disappointment over his own earnings from the event.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC Freedom 250 took place on June 14 at the White House.
    • Sean O'Malley earned $600,000 for his appearance at UFC Freedom 250.
    • Alexander Volkanovski supports Alex Pereira's complaints regarding the TKO sequence and Herb Dean.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Alex Pereira's purse was reported as ten million dollars.
    • Alex Pereira mentioned illegal strikes occurred during his fight.
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  2. Alex Pereira Weighs Retirement After UFC Freedom 250 Loss

    Alex Pereira is contemplating retirement following a knockout loss to Ciryl Gane. The former two-division champion has mentioned illegal strikes and a controversy involving referee Herb Dean. Sean O'Malley praised Pereira's mindset after the fight.

    What's confirmed:

    • Alex Pereira lost via knockout to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250.
    • Sean O'Malley expressed respect for Pereira's positive mindset following the loss.
    • Pereira is a former two-division UFC champion.
    • Pereira has discussed illegal strikes occurring during the fight.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Pereira is afraid to return to the UFC due to a back of the head controversy involving Herb Dean.
    • Pereira may not return to the Octagon after the stoppage loss.
    • Pereira is seeking an appeal and a rematch.
    • Pereira intends to end his career as a heavyweight if a rematch is denied.
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  3. Sean O'Malley Praises Alex Pereira After UFC Freedom 250 Loss

    Sean O'Malley expressed respect for Alex Pereira's positive mindset following his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane. Pereira is seeking an appeal and a rematch. He intends to end his career as a heavyweight if a rematch is denied.

    What's confirmed:

    • Sean O'Malley praised the speed with which Alex Pereira regained a positive mindset after his defeat.
    • Alex Pereira lost via knockout to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Alex Pereira plans to finish his career at heavyweight if the UFC refuse a rematch with Ciryl Gane.
    • Pereira claims he was hit illegally in the back of the head.
    • Pereira criticized the referee's performance during the event.
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  4. Sean O'Malley Praises Alex Pereira After UFC Freedom 250 Loss

    Sean O'Malley publicly commended Alex Pereira for a speech he gave backstage following his knockout defeat to Ciryl Gane. Pereira is now exploring an appeal of the result, claiming he was hit illegally in the back of the head. He has also criticized the referee's performance during the event.

    What's confirmed:

    • Sean O'Malley praised Alex Pereira for a speech he delivered backstage after his loss at UFC Freedom 250.
    • Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira by knockout at the UFC Freedom 250 White House event.
    • Alex Pereira has criticized the referee and alleged that Ciryl Gane used illegal shots during the fight.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Alex Pereira is exploring an appeal of the loss due to being hit in the back of the head.
    • Alex Pereira claimed Ciryl Gane was gassing out and lacks heart.
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