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Last man to beat Alex Pereira in kickboxing calls for trilogy fight in MMA

Artem Vakhitov wants to settle his rivalry with Alex Pereira once and for all. After impressing on Dana White’s Contender Series, the Russian was offered a contract in the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization.

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Looking Back on Exciting, Momentous UFC 300

UFC 300 came at an interesting time for MMA’s No. 1 promotion. Just a few short months earlier, Dana White‘s promotion had just celebrated its 30th anniversary of operation, but times were often difficult for the organization in the early days of operation.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 9

Alex Pereira rejects retirement talk in bold message to UFC fans

Fight fans will be seeing some more Alex Pereira action this year, with any hope. 'Poatan' lost his belt at UFC 313 this year in a lackluster decision to Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8

Alex Pereira responds to Magomed Ankalaev’s deadline for rematch, claims ‘no one knows he’s the champion’

Alex Pereira has remained relatively quiet since losing his light heavyweight title earlier this year. In the meantime, Magomed Ankalaev has claimed that Pereira isn’t coming back with the champion stating that he’s agreed to face the Brazilian in a rematch on several occasions.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 7

Alex Pereira is given a deadline to accept Magomed Ankalaev rematch or he’ll be controversially skipped

It seems the time is ticking on Alex Pereira’s UFC light heavyweight championship rematch. Pereira was beaten by Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March, bringing an end to his entertaining reign at 205 pounds in his fourth defense.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 5

Alex Pereira sends chilling response to Magomed Ankalaev over UFC retirement claim

Alex Pereira has broken his silence regarding his UFC return. Retirement isn't on the table right now, at least for the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 5

Pereira’s Alternatives To Ankalaev

Alex Pereira is not guaranteed to fight Magomed Ankalaev in the rematch as we examine some alternatives. Pereira experienced a unanimous decision defeat in their clash, as he suffered his first loss at light heavyweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Alex Pereira responds to Magomed Ankalaev’s claims he’s ‘never coming back’ amidst stalled rematch talks

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira addressed speculation about a potential Magomed Ankalaev rematch. Alex Pereira suffered his first UFC light heavyweight setback against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 earlier this year.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 1

UFC Hall of Famer reveals fighting too often nearly killed him

MMA isn’t for everyone, and Alex Pereira appears to be holding out for as long as possible following his UFC 313 loss to Magomed Ankalaev, relinquishing the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in the process.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 1

‘I almost died’… UFC Hall of Famer warns Alex Pereira not to make the same mistake that ruined his career

Alex Pereira was one of the most active champions in the UFC. While Jon Jones has defended his heavyweight title once in the two years since he won it, Pereira put the 205-pound gold on the line four times in 16 months.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 1

UFC champion drops shocking claim about Alex Pereira’s future

It doesn’t look like UFC star Alex Pereira will be returning to the Octagon any time soon. Still somehow only 15 fights into his MMA career, Pereira joined the UFC in 2021 and secured three wins before he defeated his former kickboxing rival Israel Adesanya to claim the promotion's middleweight title at UFC 281.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 1

Can Pereira Beat Ankalaev In A Rematch?

Alex Pereira has been backed to defeat Magomed Ankalaev in their expected rematch and reclaim his UFC Light Heavyweight Belt by two of his former rivals. Pereira suffered his first defeat at 205 pounds at UFC 313, ending a five-fight win streak.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 1

Alex Pereira’s former kickboxing foe demolishes UFC Vegas 107 rival with shocking first-round knockout

UFC light heavyweight Dustin Jacoby dropped jaws at the Apex with a horrific KO at UFC Vegas 107. Dustin Jacoby earned a victory that likely made his former GLORY Kickboxing rival, former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, immensely proud.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 31

Former UFC champ backs Alex Pereira to turn tables against Magomed Ankalaev

Israel Adesanya’s multi-combat sport history leaves him confident Alex Pereira can exact revenge on Magomed Ankalaev if they were to fight again. Ankalaev took the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship away from Pereira in March.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 30

Alex Pereira Feels the Heat as Dana White Ducks Major UFC Fight Reveal—Fans Go Wild

It was supposed to be an innocuous social media collaboration between the UFC and one of Europe’s biggest football teams. But much to Dana White’s dismay, the comments section has turned into a fan frenzy, as they refuse to let an ongoing saga continue without a solution.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 30

Israel Adesanya reveals Dana White tried to save him from a big mistake after knocking out Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya looked set to start another dominant rule over the UFC middleweight division after one of 2023’s best knockouts. When a late finish for Alex Pereira in November 2023 marked the first loss of his 185-pound career and the end of his lengthy championship reign, Adesanya immediately set his sights on redemption.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 29

Israel Adesanya rates Alex Pereira’s chances against Magomed Ankalaev in potential UFC rematch

Alex Pereira has been given a decent shot to beat UFC champ Magomed Ankalaev. The UFC Light Heavyweight title changed hands earlier this year when Pereira lost to Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 28

Conor McGregor Disses Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, and More, Declares Himself King in True ‘Notorious’ Style

Conor McGregor may not have fought since 2021, but he has figured out a way to still stay in the headlines. The former UFC lightweight champion, who is also a part-owner of the BKFC, took to social media today to throw some shade at one of his rival promotion bosses.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 27

Sean Strickland explains what Alex Pereira needs to change to have ‘legit shot’ at regaining UFC title

Sean Strickland refuses to count out Alex Pereira in a potential rematch against UFC champ Magomed Ankalaev. One of the UFC’s biggest superstars Alex Pereira took a fall in the pound-for-pound rankings earlier this year when he lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 24

Khalil Rountree Jr. reveals massive adjustments he made after Alex Pereira loss at UFC 307

Khalil Rountree Jr. went back to the drawing board following his UFC title fight against Alex Pereira. Last October, the #7 UFC Light Heavyweight contender came close to dethroning then champion Alex Pereira when he rocked him with strikes at UFC 307.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

‘I’ve never felt anything like it’… Alex Pereira rival reveals what it’s really like to take a punch off the UFC legend

A former Alex Pereira opponent has opened up about the formidable power the ex-UFC champion has in his hands. In his esteemed career, the Brazilian has proven himself as one of the most ferocious punchers on the planet, rendering unconscious anybody his trademark left hook lands on.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 12

Magomed Ankalaev calls out Alex Pereira, UFC 317 main event still in flux

In the latest twist of UFC matchmaking drama, reigning light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev took to X with a pointed message aimed at his former

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 12

Alex Pereira Faces Accusation of Ducking International Fight Week Fight Against Magomed Ankalaev

From one of the most active UFC fighters to being called a duck, perception of Alex Pereira has shifted dramatically recently. After losing his UFC light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev, Pereira has expressed strong interest in avenging the tough defeat.