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John McCarthy defends Ciryl Gane over Pereira bout controversy

June 18, 2026
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Veteran referee John McCarthy has weighed in on the controversial finish between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira, defending Gane's actions inside the cage. McCarthy believes Gane got overzealous in his pursuit of the finish and began fighting recklessly as a result. He also noted that Pereira was turning his head in an attempt to survive, which caused some of Gane's strikes to land on the back of the skull.

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