Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane: UFC Freedom 250 Predictions and Picks for 06/14/2026 Odds

• Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane Showdown
• UFC Freedom 250 Event Details
• Venue: South Lawn of the White House
• Scheduled Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Mark your calendars for UFC Freedom 250, where Alex Pereira is set to face Ciryl Gane on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The initial betting odds position Pereira at -115 and Gane at -105.

Alex “Poatan” Pereira, sporting a record of 13 wins and 3 losses, is 38 years old, weighs in at 205 lbs, and stands 6’4″ tall with a reach of 79 inches. Meanwhile, Ciryl “Bon Gamin” Gane, aged 36, holds a record of 13-2-0 (1 NC), weighs 247 lbs, and is also 6’4″, but boasts a reach of 81 inches. In terms of striking statistics, Pereira lands an impressive average of 5.16 significant strikes per minute, while Gane slightly edges him out at 5.29 per minute. Pereira boasts a striking accuracy of 62%, whereas Gane’s accuracy sits at 61%. In defense, Pereira concedes 3.50 significant strikes per minute compared to Gane’s 2.33. Pereira defends against 53% of incoming strikes, while Gane successfully deflects 60%.

On the grappling front, Alex Pereira’s takedown efficiency is relatively low, averaging only 0.11 per 3 rounds, with a finishing rate of 50% on his attempts. He skillfully defends against 79% of takedown efforts from opponents. In contrast, Ciryl Gane succeeds in 25% of his takedown attempts and defends 47% on average. Additionally, Gane attempts 0.6 submissions per 3 rounds, compared to Pereira’s 0.2 submission attempts.

In his last bout, Alex Pereira faced Magomed Ankalaev, securing a victory via a round 1 elbow strike. Ankalaev landed 4 out of 9 total strikes, while Pereira connected on 28 of 45 total strikes. Ankalaev had a striking accuracy of 44%, failing to land any significant strikes to the head. Conversely, Pereira excelled with a 62% striking success rate, landing 21 of 35 significant strikes to the head. All of Ankalaev’s strikes and 17% of Pereira’s were thrown at distance.

Ciryl Gane’s recent fight against Tom Aspinall resulted in a no contest due to an eye poke in round 1. In that contest, both fighters were effective at distance strikes, with Gane landing 100% of his attempts and landing a total of 30 out of 40 significant strikes, including 8 to the head. Aspinall landed 27 out of 39 significant strikes with 14 aimed at the head. Overall, Gane threw 40 total strikes while Aspinall recorded 39.

Notable Fights to Watch

Another match to keep an eye on is Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi. O’Malley brings a professional record of 19-3-0 (1 NC) to the Octagon at 135 lbs, standing 5’11” with a reach of 72″. Zahabi, also fighting at 135 lbs, stands at 5’8″ with a reach of 68″ and seeks to improve his record of 14-2-0. O’Malley lands an impressive 6.05 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 60%, while Zahabi connects on 47% of his 4.54 strikes per minute.

Moreover, don’t miss the confrontation between Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit. Hokit, undefeated with a record of 9-0-0, weighs 235 lbs and is 6’1″ tall. Lewis stands at 6’3″ and weighs 260 lbs, boasting a career record of 29-13-0 (1 NC). In terms of grappling, Hokit successfully defends against 75% of takedown attempts and executes takedowns on 43% of his attempts, while Lewis finishes only 26% of his takedowns and defends 52% of his opponents’ attempts. Their striking statistics show Hokit engaging at 9.25 strikes per minute, while Lewis absorbs 2.57 strikes and lands 2.46 per minute.

Which fighter will come out on top in tonight’s UFC matchup?

Prediction: Back Ciryl Gane (-105)