Alexander Volkanovski Predicts Alex Pereira Will Knock Out Ciryl Gane and Make UFC History
Alexander Volkanovski is backing Alex Pereira to create history.
The former UFC featherweight champion gave his prediction for Pereira’s heavyweight clash with Ciryl Gane, and he believes something massive is coming.
“I’m going to pick Pereira because I think something huge is going to happen,” Volkanovski said. “And that something is Pereira becoming a triple champion with a KO over Gane.”
That is a bold call, especially against a heavyweight as technical and mobile as Gane. But when it comes to Pereira, dramatic knockouts have become part of the story.
Volkanovski Sees a Historic Moment Coming
Pereira is already one of the most unique fighters in UFC history.
After winning gold at middleweight and light heavyweight, he now has the chance to chase a third UFC title by moving up to heavyweight. If he beats Gane, Pereira would enter a level of history no UFC fighter has reached before.
That is why Volkanovski’s prediction feels so big.
He is not just picking Pereira to win. He is picking him to win in the most Pereira way possible — by knockout.
Why Pereira’s Power Is Always the Story
Alex Pereira’s power changes every fight he enters.
He does not need to dominate every minute. He does not need high volume. He only needs one clean opening. His left hook, timing, patience, and ability to punish mistakes make him dangerous against anyone.
At heavyweight, that danger becomes even more interesting.
Some fans question whether Pereira’s speed, durability, and conditioning will hold up at the higher weight. But others believe the move could make him even more dangerous because he will not have to cut as much weight.
If he carries his power up properly, Gane will have to be perfect defensively.
Ciryl Gane Is Not an Easy Target
Even with Volkanovski picking Pereira, Ciryl Gane is a very difficult matchup.
Gane is not a slow, flat-footed heavyweight. He moves well, controls distance, and fights with patience. He can frustrate opponents by staying light on his feet and avoiding the big shots they are looking for.
That is exactly what makes this fight fascinating.
Pereira wants to find the perfect moment. Gane wants to make sure that moment never comes.
If Gane can stay disciplined, move laterally, and score without taking risks, he can make the fight complicated for Pereira. But if he gets caught standing still for even a second, Pereira has the power to end the night.
This matchup is not just power vs movement. It is a high-level striking chess match.
Pereira brings kickboxing danger, knockout timing, and championship confidence. Gane brings footwork, speed, variety, and heavyweight experience.
Both men are intelligent strikers, but they solve fights differently.
Pereira waits for damage. Gane builds points and controls rhythm.
That contrast is exactly why Volkanovski believes something huge could happen.
Alexander Volkanovski picking Alex Pereira to knock out Ciryl Gane adds even more hype to an already massive heavyweight matchup.
Pereira is chasing history. Gane is trying to stop him with movement, skill, and heavyweight experience.
If Volkanovski is right, Pereira will not just win another belt — he will become a three-division UFC champion with another unforgettable knockout.
For Pereira, this could be more than a victory.
It could be the biggest legacy moment of his career.
