Ciryl Gane is gearing up for his interim heavyweight title fight against Alex Pereira on June 14, aiming to showcase his full arsenal of skills. While both fighters are renowned for their striking, Gane has emphasized that he will not confine the bout to a striking exchange. He stated, “I can finish the fight also on the ground,” indicating his willingness to incorporate grappling into his strategy. Gane's grappling has previously been a weakness, but he believes threatening with takedowns could disrupt Pereira's striking rhythm. Pereira, a decorated kickboxer, boasts a takedown defense rate of 79%, significantly higher than Gane's 47%. Despite this, Gane's movement and diverse skill set could provide him with an edge. The matchup presents a compelling challenge as Gane seeks to leverage his training with fighters like Artem Vakhitov to counter Pereira's striking prowess.