New footage from the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House shows Alex Pereira's head coach screaming "back of the head" following the Brazilian's knockout loss to Ciryl Gane in their interim UFC heavyweight championship bout on June 14, 2026, in Washington, DC.
The contest, held at the White House, featured Gane of France against Pereira of Brazil for the interim heavyweight title. Video captured the coach's immediate reaction, alleging an illegal strike to the back of Pereira's head during the finishing sequence.
The incident has drawn attention to the officiating in the high-profile matchup, which took place as part of the UFC Freedom 250 card. Gane secured the victory via knockout, claiming the interim championship belt.
