Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane: The Illegal Shots Controversy Explained

Alex Pereira’s loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 has turned into one of the biggest MMA controversies of the year. After the fight, Poatan spoke out about alleged illegal shots to the back of the head, while referee Herb Dean responded and explained why he did not stop the action. Was Alex Pereira robbed, or did Ciryl Gane win fair and square? In this video, we break down the UFC Freedom 250 controversy, the illegal shots debate, Herb Dean’s explanation, and what could happen next for Poatan in the heavyweight division.