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Alex Pereira explains why Jan Blachowicz is "the perfect opponent" for his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291
Cole Shelton - July 25, 2023
Alex Pereira believes Jan Blachowicz is the perfect opponent for him to make his light heavyweight debut against. Pereira is set to move up to light heavyweight in the co-main event of UFC 291 against Blachowicz in an intriguing matchup. The Brazilian has always been a bigger middleweight and he said even before his KO loss to Israel Adesanya he was thinking about making the move to light heavyweight.
Daniel Cormier explains why Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira won’t be fighting for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 291
Susan Cox - July 19, 2023
Daniel Cormier is explaining why Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira won’t be fighting for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 291. UFC 291 takes place on Saturday, July 29th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The co-main event will feature Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) vs Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA).
Jan Blachowicz plans to “catch” Alex Pereira’s arrow on his “shield” at UFC 291: “Cut it with my sword and cut his head off”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2023
Jan Blachowicz is planning to ‘catch’ Alex Pereira’s arrow on his ‘shield’ at UFC 291. UFC 291 takes place on Saturday, July 29th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The co-main light heavyweight match-up will feature Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) vs. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA).
Ultimate Fighting Championship advertises second title fight for UFC 291
Harry Kettle - July 17, 2023
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has seemingly teased a second title fight taking place at UFC 291 next weekend. At UFC 291 in Utah, Dustin Poirier will battle Justin Gaethje for the BMF championship. It’s a highly-anticipated rematch, with many expecting absolute fireworks in Salt Lake City. As it turns out, though, that may not be the only title on the line.
Alex Pereira takes aim at Abus Magomedov for having “a fake record” following UFC Vegas 76
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2023
Alex Pereira has taken a shot at Abus Magomedov for having what he deems to be a fake record after his loss last weekend. If there’s one man who knows what it takes to succeed at middleweight, and do so quickly, it’s Alex Pereira. The Brazilian sensation was able to rapidly rise up through the ranks of the division, eventually becoming champion. So, then, when he saw Abus Magomedov get a huge opportunity to take on Sean Strickland last Saturday night, he was understandably intrigued.
Glover Teixeira confident in Alex Pereira's chances against UFC champion Jamahal Hill: "It's perfect for Alex"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 2, 2023
Glover Teixeira believes that his protégé, Alex Pereira, will inevitably emerge victorious over UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill. Pereira will be moving up to the light heavyweight division to take on former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 on July 29. A win for Alex Pereira may very well earn him a title opportunity at 185 pounds. Pereira already has the distinction of being a former UFC Middleweight Champion.
Israel Adesanya reacts to recent footage of Alex Pereira being tailed at Walmart: “I wish the guy tried”
Harry Kettle - June 27, 2023
UFC champion Israel Adesanya has reacted to the footage of rival Alex Pereira being tailed by a Walmart employee. It’s safe to say that there’s no love lost between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. These two men have been to war with one another on four different occasions, and who knows, perhaps they’ll meet again one day.
Luke Rockhold confident he would make quick work of Alex Pereira: “If I can get ten seconds on the ground, I'll f*king kill that motherf**ker”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 25, 2023
Luke Rockhold believes he’d be a problem for former UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira. Alex Pereira quickly burst onto the MMA scene with impressive finishes inside the Octagon. He even defeated his fierce rival Israel Adesanya to capture the 185-pound gold. “The Last Stylebender” got his revenge, knocking Alex Pereira out cold in their rematch. Pereira has decided to move up to the light heavyweight division. He’ll be taking on former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291.
WATCH | Alex Pereira shares footage of sparring with former opponent Sean Strickland
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2023
Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland did end up sparring with one another. Pereira recently revealed that Strickland was going to Connecticut and the two were going to train and spar with one another. The Brazilian also planned to learn some trash talk and English from Strickland. Although the two are former opponents, both Pereira and Strickland seem kind to one another, and in the sparring video, the American made it clear to keep his hand up.
Israel Adesanya names the one circumstance that could lead to a fifth fight with Alex Pereira
Susan Cox - June 12, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is naming the one circumstance that could lead to a fifth fight with Alex Pereira. Yes, Adesanya and Pereira have a history and it goes all the way back to kickboxing days.
Israel Adesanya shares the advice he gave Alex Pereira regarding his upcoming fight with Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291
Susan Cox - June 7, 2023
Israel Adesanya is sharing the advice he gave Alex Pereira regarding his upcoming fight with Jan Blanchowicz at UFC 291. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA) most recently lost his UFC middleweight title via way of KO at 4:21 of round 2 to Israel Adesanya (24-2 MMA) at UFC 287 this past April.
Israel Adesanya discusses 'fate' meeting with Alex Pereira at the airport following UFC 287
Josh Evanoff - June 6, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes it was a fated meeting with Alex Pereira. At UFC 287 in April, the two middleweights faced off for gold. The bout was yet another chapter in the long rivalry between ‘The Last Stylebender’ and the Brazilian. The previous November, ‘Poatan’ ended Adesanya’s historic title run with a fifth-round knockout win.
Chael Sonnen takes aim at “narcissists” Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz ahead of UFC 291: “Two guys that don't have the ability to bring interest to anything”
Susan Cox - June 5, 2023
Chael Sonnen is taking aim at ‘narcissists’ Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz ahead of UFC 291. UFC 291 takes place on Saturday, July 29th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The co-main event will feature Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA) vs. Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) in a light heavyweight bout.
Daniel Cormier warns Alex Pereira not to stand and trade with Jan Blachowicz: “I have seen Błachowicz almost decapitate guys”
Susan Cox - May 31, 2023
Daniel Cormier is warning Alex Pereira not to stand and trade with Jan Blachowicz. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA) is set to take on Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) in a light heavyweight battle at UFC 291 which takes place on Saturday, July 29th at the Vivint Arena, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Video | Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have a run-in at Australian airport
Susan Cox - May 29, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and his longtime rival Alex Pereira had a run-in at an Australian airport. A video of the encounter can be seen on ‘Twitter’.
VIDEO | Alex Pereira gets encouraging words from Tyson Fury regarding Israel Adesanya loss
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira met up with Tyson Fury earlier this week. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his rematch against Israel Adesanya last month at UFC 287. In their first outing last year, the Brazilian scored a shocking fifth-round knockout win to earn the gold. Last month in Miami, ‘The Last Stylebender’ got revenge with an equally surprising finish.
Jan Blachowicz vows to send Alex Pereira back to middleweight after UFC 291
Cole Shelton - May 22, 2023
Jan Blachowicz is confident he will send Alex Pereira back down to middleweight. Blachowicz and Pereira are set to serve as the co-main event of UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Blachowicz says he asked for. He says when he heard Pereira was moving up, he wanted to be the first to welcome the Brazilian to 205lbs as he likes the style matchup, and he expects to send Pereira back down to middleweight.
Alex Pereira opens up as betting underdog in light heayweight debut against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291
Cole Shelton - May 18, 2023
Alex Pereira has opened as the underdog for his upcoming fight against Jan Blachowicz. In the co-main event of UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Pereira is set to make his light heavyweight debut against former champ, Jan Blachowicz. It’s a tough test right away for Pereira who is coming off a KO loss to Israel Adesanya back in April to lose his middleweight title.