Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion, has had an impressive career inside the octagon. However, there’s one opponent who has consistently given him trouble: Alex Pereira. In a recent interview, Adesanya opened up about his losses to Pereira and shared his thoughts on their trilogy of fights. The First Fight: Controversy in China Adesanya’s first encounter with Pereira took place in China. The fight was closely contested, and both fighters believed they had done enough to...
The clash between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been nothing short of captivating. Their journey began in kickboxing, and over the years, they transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA). Here’s a breakdown of their encounters: Glory of Heroes 1 (2016): In their first kickboxing bout at Glory of Heroes 1 in Shenzhen, China, Pereira emerged victorious via unanimous decision. This marked the beginning of their intense rivalry. Glory of Heroes 7 (2017): The rematch took place at Glory...
And people say Alex Pereira can’t wrestle. Though the UFC light heavyweight champion and former middleweight champion is best known for his skills as a striker, that doesn’t mean Pereira isn’t a well-rounded mixed martial artist. The former GLORY kickboxing champion is also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, and as we learned on Tuesday, a better wrestler than one might think. UFC 301 takes place this Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, and though Pereira isn’t competing, he’s still in attendance in...
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has recently spoken out about the controversial refereeing by Herb Dean during his fight at UFC 300. The main event took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 13, where Hill faced off against Alex Pereira. During the bout, Hill appeared to land a kick in the groin area of Pereira. However, what grabbed the attention of viewers was a viral moment: Alex Pereira stopped legendary referee Herb Dean from calling a time-out after the...
As Alex Pereira contemplates who his next light heavyweight title fight
At UFC 301 media day earlier today, light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira and Daniel Cormier got into a scrap backstage that had to be
Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, has been making waves in the UFC with his devastating striking power. After his impressive first-round knockout of Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Pereira has hinted at a potential move up to the heavyweight division. Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman recently weighed in on this possibility, and his assessment has put the entire division on notice. The Rise of Alex Pereira Alex “Poatan” Pereira, a Brazilian kickboxing sensation,...
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa is gearing up for a pivotal showdown against Sean Strickland at UFC 302. After a recent loss to Robert Whittaker, Costa is determined to rectify his shortcomings and secure a victory against Strickland. Let’s delve into Costa’s game plan and what changes he’s making to ensure success in this highly anticipated matchup. Paulo Costa’s Assessment of His Shortcomings In a recent interview, Costa acknowledged that he needed to address specific...
UFC announced on Friday that Jamahal Hill will fight Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old Hill just challenged light
In the world of mixed martial arts, fighters often express their candid opinions about each other. Recently, Anthony Smith, a former title challenger and UFC commentator, shared his thoughts on Alex Pereira. Let’s dive into the verbal exchange between these two fighters. Anthony Smith’s Take During UFC Fight Night 225 media day, Anthony Smith didn’t hold back. He described Alex Pereira as having a “very limited skill set.” According to Smith, Pereira is “very, very dangerous in one thing” but...
Eddie Hall, known as “The Beast,” has once again demonstrated his raw power, this time at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. The former World’s Strongest Man has shattered the previous punch record set by reigning UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira on the infamous PowerKube machine. The PowerKube Challenge The PowerKube is no ordinary punching machine. It measures speed, power, and endurance, providing a combined metric that accurately reflects a combat athlete’s striking...