Ciryl Gane defeats Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250, earning the interim heavyweight title. Both outlets report that Gane dominates Pereira and forces the fight to end via stoppage for the win. Yahoo Sports describes the finish as a mercy stoppage, indicating the referee steps in after Pereira is repeatedly hurt and unable to continue effectively. CBS Sports characterizes Gane’s performance as one of the best of his career and notes that the victory gives him the interim heavyweight belt for a second time. The result prevents Pereira from achieving a major career milestone described as “history,” according to Yahoo Sports. Together, the reports agree on the core outcome: Gane wins the interim heavyweight championship by delivering a sustained, damaging performance that leads to Pereira being unable to continue. No additional bout details, such as exact time or round, are included in the provided source summaries.