Alex Pereira ‘surprised’ by Jon Jones’ post-fight video: ‘I just don’t understand why he did that’
Alex Pereira expressed confusion over a video posted by Jon Jones following his heavyweight debut. Pereira claims he did not provoke the former champion. This follows a second round knockout loss for Pereira against Ciryl Gane.
What changed
New details identify Ciryl Gane as the opponent who defeated Pereira via knockout at UFC 250.
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Alex Pereira Reacts to Jon Jones Video After UFC 250 Loss
confidence 90%Alex Pereira expressed confusion over a video posted by Jon Jones following his heavyweight debut. Pereira claims he did not provoke the former champion. This follows a second round knockout loss for Pereira against Ciryl Gane.
What's confirmed:
- Alex Pereira lost to Ciryl Gane via a second round knockout at the UFC 250 Freedom event.
- Pereira stated he did not provoke Jon Jones and expressed surprise regarding a video Jones shared.
Still unconfirmed:
- Referee Herb Dean is facing online criticism for not penalizing strikes to the back of Pereira's head.
- New assault allegations are complicating the legacy of Jon Jones.
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Pereira Reacts to Jon Jones Post-Fight Video
confidence 100%Alex Pereira expressed surprise and confusion regarding a post-fight video shared by Jon Jones. Pereira stated he did not provoke the former champion. The reaction follows Pereira's loss at UFC White House.
What's confirmed:
- Alex Pereira was surprised by a post-fight video posted by Jon Jones.
- Pereira stated, "I don't understand why he did that".
- The incident occurred after Pereira's loss at UFC White House.
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Alex Pereira Questions Jon Jones After UFC Freedom 250 Loss
confidence 95%Alex Pereira expressed confusion over a video posted by Jon Jones following his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House Freedom 250. Pereira claims he never disrespected Jones and does not understand the motivation for the mockery. He is also exploring an appeal of the fight result.
What's confirmed:
- Alex Pereira lost via knockout to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House Freedom 250 on June 14.
- Jon Jones posted a GOAT necklace video mocking Pereira's loss.
- Pereira stated he never spoke badly about Jon Jones.
- Pereira is exploring all grounds for an appeal of the loss.
- Herb Dean explained why he did not intervene during the Pereira and Gane fight.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tom Aspinall accepted a challenge from Ciryl Gane.
- Pereira believes Gane hit him with elbows and punches to the back of the head.
- Pereira claims Gane was gassing out and lacks heart.
- Pereira called referee Herb Dean a coward and said he is not a man.