Alex Pereira News
Dricus du Plessis disses Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland following UFC middleweight title callout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
Dricus du Plessis has fired a shot at UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, after hinting at moving back down in weight. “Stillknocks” is the current UFC Middleweight Champion, fresh off a successful title defense against Israel Adesanya. Recently, Pereira expressed his belief that “Izzy” may have been injured in that title fight. Adesanya responded by admitting that “Poatan” knows his tendencies inside the Octagon all too well.
Glover Teixeira believes Alex Pereira can "beat anyone at heavyweight" if he moves up: "The guy is a beast"
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2024
Glover Teixeira believes his protege Alex Pereira can have a ton of success at heavyweight if he does move up. Periera is the former middleweight and current light heavyweight champion. The Brazilian has hinted at a potential move up to heavyweight in the future, and if he does, Teixeira thinks Pereira can beat anyone at heavyweight.
Kayla Harrison doubles down on Alex Pereira's judo skills: "It’s crazy how fast he picks stuff up"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 29, 2024
Kayla Harrison is impressed by how quickly UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, has picked up on judo. Pereira has quickly risen to the top of both the middleweight and 205-pound divisions thanks to his devastating striking. Of course, one has to be well-rounded enough to thrive at the highest level in MMA, but Pereira demonstrated solid grappling defense at high altitude against Jan Blachowicz last year.
Israel Adesanya responds to Alex Pereira's suspension that he entered UFC 305 with an injury: "This guy knows me"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has responded to Alex Pereira. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 305 earlier this month. Back for the first time since a loss to Sean Strickland last year, Israel Adesanya faced Dricus du Plessis. While the former middleweight champion had some success against ‘Stillknocks’, he suffered a fourth-round submission loss.
Magomed Ankalaev refutes Alex Pereira's claims of avoiding UFC 307 title fight: "I’m gonna make you eat your words"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev has refuted a claim made by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira. When it was announced that Pereira’s next title defense would be against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, some fans were left puzzled. While a scrap between “Poatan” and Rountree figures to be an exciting standup banger for as long as it’ll last, many believe that Ankalaev is due for another UFC title shot.
Alex Pereira wonders if Israel Adesanya was injured in loss to Dricus du Plessis
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 25, 2024
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, wonders if Israel Adesanya fought Dricus du Plessis with an injury. Adesanya challenged du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship in Perth, Australia in the UFC 305 headliner. The two had an exciting title fight that went to the championship rounds.
Alex Pereira responds to accusations that he is ducking Magomed Ankalaev: "I’m not scared of anyone"
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has responded to the critics suggesting he is ducking top contender Magomed Ankalaev. After Pereira (11-2 MMA) successfully defended the 205lbs title for a second time at UFC 303 against Jiri Prochazka, most believed that his next challenger would come in the form of Ankalaev (18-1-1 MMA).
Spoiler Alert! Khalil Rountree Jr. will "walk through" Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2024
Khalil Rountree Jr. is going to shock a lot of people this October when he “walks through” Alex Pereira at UFC 307. That’s according to former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen, who believes ‘Poatan’ is tailor made for ‘The War Horse’.
Sean Strickland reacts to Alex Pereira's potential return to middleweight: "He looked like death..."
Curtis Calhoun - August 21, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland reacted to Alex Pereira’s recent tease that he might return to the division after watching UFC 305. Strickland is the likely next title challenger for Dricus du Plessis after UFC 305 last weekend. Du Plessis overcame a back-and-forth first three rounds of the fight to submit Israel Adesanya by rear-naked choke to retain the belt.
Khalil Rountree reveals he isn't planning on shooting takedowns against Alex Pereira
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2024
Khalil Rountree has revealed that he’s not planning on shooting takedowns when he collides with Alex Pereira. At UFC 307, Khalil Rountree faces the biggest test of his career. He will challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship in a fight that few can believe is really happening. While Khalil has had some controversies to overcome recently, Pereira has been busy ruling the division.
Dricus du Plessis coach wants Alex Pereira fight to happen in December: “We’ll just go up (in weight)”
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2024
Dricus du Plessis’ coach wants to see his student go head to head with Alex Pereira later this year. As we know, Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight championship last weekend. He did so by submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, seemingly bringing an end to their rivalry. Now, he’ll move on to the next challenge – which may well be UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Magomed Ankalaev slams “biggest chicken” Alex Pereira for his callout of UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2024
UFC light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev has slammed divisional champion Alex Pereira for calling out Dricus du Plessis. As we know, Alex Pereira is the reigning king of the UFC light heavyweight division. He’s also set to return later this year to defend the crown against Khalil Rountree Jr. It comes on the heels of an incredible year thus far for him, in which he has knocked out Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka to retain the belt.
Alex Pereira announces he will return to middleweight after Dricus Du Plessis defends the title at UFC 305
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024
Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has announced that he will return to middleweight following tonight’s UFC 305 main event. UFC 305 was headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya.
Jan Blachowicz says Alex Pereira is getting "Special protection" after UFC 307 news
Curtis Calhoun - August 16, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is the latest top fighter to question the Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. booking. Pereira and Rountree will headline UFC 307 on October 5th in Salt Lake City, UT. A UFC bantamweight title clash between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña is also booked for the co-main event.
Alex Pereira opens as a massive favorite over Khalil Rountree for UFC 307 title fight
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2024
Alex Pereira has opened as a massive favorite ahead of his UFC 307 title fight against Khalil Rountree. UFC CEO Dana White announced that Pereira would be defending his light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 307 in Utah against Rountree. The fight came as a surprise, and following White’s announcement, oddsmakers released the opening odds and Pereira is a massive favorite.
Magomed Ankalaev reacts to Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree fight announcement: "I don't need nobody to feel bad for me"
Josh Evanoff - August 16, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev doesn’t want fans feeling bad that he’s not fighting UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira next. The Russian hasn’t competed since a first-round knockout victory over Johnny Walker in January. That victory moved Magomed Ankalev to an impressive 18-1-1 record, and he hoped to fight Alex Pereira post-fight. However, ‘Poatan’ will instead face the rising striker Khalil Rountree next. Earlier today, Dana White made the news official on social media.
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. set to headline UFC 307
Susan Cox - August 16, 2024
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is set to headline UFC 307. UFC CEO Dana White posted a video to ‘X‘ with the caption:
Israel Adesanya claims he is "proud" of Alex Pereira's UFC success
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2024
Israel Adesanya has claimed that he is proud of the success his long-time rival Alex Pereira is having in the UFC. For so many years, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira were bitter enemies. First, it was in the world of kickboxing. Then, Pereira wound up following Adesanya over to mixed martial arts. These two men have both accomplished some incredible things in their respective careers, and in the Octagon, they split their series 1-1.