Ciryl Gane has outlined his tactical approach for his upcoming interim heavyweight title bout against Alex Pereira on June 14, indicating that he will not solely rely on striking. Gane, known as “Bon Gamin,” plans to leverage his wrestling and submission skills, emphasizing that the fight is a comprehensive MMA contest.
“This is MMA,” Gane stated in a recent interview. “Everyone knows I have wrestling capabilities and can finish fights on the ground.” This suggests a departure from the anticipated striking showcase, as Gane intends to potentially take the fight to the mat to submit the powerful Brazilian striker, Pereira, who notably has no submission wins in his MMA career.
While Alex Pereira, “Poatan,” is renowned for his devastating knockout power, having defeated formidable opponents like Magomed Ankalaev, Sean Strickland, Jiri Prochazka, and Israel Adesanya, Gane’s strategic shift could present a unique challenge. With the support of his cornermen, Glover Teixeira and Plinio Cruz, Pereira will be prepared to defend takedowns in his heavyweight debut.
Meanwhile, UFC President Dana White has commented on the potential historical significance of a Pereira victory. White suggested that if Alex Pereira wins the interim heavyweight title, he would surpass Jon Jones in legacy, becoming the “greatest of all time.” Pereira has the opportunity to become the first three-division UFC champion if he defeats Gane, adding another layer of anticipation to the June 14 event.
Ciryl Gane’s Game Plan: Submitting Alex Pereira
Ciryl Gane intends to employ a multifaceted strategy against Alex Pereira, moving beyond a pure striking battle. Gane emphasized that MMA encompasses more than just striking, stating, “This is MMA. Everyone knows I can do some wrestling. I can finish fights on the ground.” His aim is to surprise Pereira by utilizing his grappling skills to secure a submission victory.
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Ciryl Gane has revealed his tactical approach for his upcoming interim heavyweight title fight against Alex Pereira on June 14, signaling that he will not solely focus on striking. Gane, known as “Bon Gamin,” plans to utilize his wrestling and submission abilities, highlighting that the fight is a complete MMA contest.
“This is MMA,” Gane stated in a recent interview. “Everyone knows I have wrestling skills and can finish fights on the ground.” This suggests a departure from the expected striking spectacle, as Gane intends to potentially take the fight to the mat to submit the powerful Brazilian striker, Pereira, who notably has no submission wins in his MMA career.
While Alex Pereira, “Poatan,” is recognized for his devastating knockout power, having defeated formidable opponents like Magomed Ankalaev, Sean Strickland, Jiri Prochazka, and Israel Adesanya, Gane’s strategic shift could present a unique challenge. With the support of his cornermen, Glover Teixeira and Plinio Cruz, Pereira will be prepared to defend takedowns in his heavyweight debut.
Meanwhile, UFC President Dana White has commented on the potential historical significance of a Pereira victory. White suggested that if Alex Pereira wins the interim heavyweight title, he would surpass Jon Jones in legacy, becoming the “greatest of all time.” Pereira has the opportunity to become the first three-division UFC champion if he defeats Gane, adding another layer of anticipation to the June 14 event.
