As Alex Pereira contemplates who his next light heavyweight title fight
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...
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,...
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...
Flyweight contender Alex Perez used a thudding right hand to knock out
Max Holloway delivered a knockout heard worldwide at UFC 300, securing the BMF (Baddest Motherf er) title in a dramatic conclusion against Justin Gaethje. This epic event took place on April 13, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and was part of a stacked card that included several high-profile bouts. Max Holloway Delivers a […]
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has outlined his post-title plans, and they involve a potential move to the middleweight division. While some fighters might consider moving up to heavyweight, Prochazka has a different perspective. He believes that his body, physique, and diet align better with the middleweight division. Here’s what Prochazka had to say: “Rather than heavyweight, I thought I’d try middleweight. Because the way I feel my metabolism now, and the way my...
This is the UFC Vegas 91 live blog for Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez, the main event Saturday night in Las Vegas. Nicolau originally joined the UFC in 2015 after losing in the semifinals of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4, and made an immediate splash, going 3-0 in his first three fights. After a knockout loss to Dustin Ortiz though, Nicolau received his walking papers. Two wins on the regional circuit brought Nicolau right back to the big show, and he made the most of it, rattling off four...
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...