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Alex Pereira shares hot take on potential trilogy with Magomed Ankalaev after UFC 320 rematch

Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev meet again in the main event of UFC 320. Ankalaev had wanted to fight ‘Poatan’ for years, finally getting the chance to do so at UFC 313 in March.

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Alex Pereira Reunites with Rival Ahead of UFC 320 Rematch

Alex Pereira is preparing for perhaps the most pivotal fight of his MMA career: a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 for the light heavyweight championship.

MMA News / HITC / September 9

Concerns emerge after Alex Pereira includes suspended fighter in UFC 320 camp

Alex Pereira is making every effort to reclaim his UFC title. ‘Poatan’ will face Magomed Ankalaev again in the main event of UFC 320, looking forward to regaining the belt he lost earlier this year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 7

Joe Rogan makes huge claim about ‘alien’ Alex Pereira as he raves about staggering knockout power

Joe Rogan has long gushed over former two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira, and has now made a huge assessment of the Brazilian’s sheer talent. Returning to the Octagon next month, former light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira will headline UFC 320, taking on Magomed Ankalaev in the pair’s bad-blooded rematch.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / September 4

UFC 320 -- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide

The light heavyweights are set to run it back while a new challenger contends for the bantamweight title

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / September 4

Alex Pereira admits to lying about being hacked after teasing UFC retirement in May over 'miscommunication'

Pereira's team admits he made an impulsive decision by tweeting about retirement

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 4

'It’s Not UFC’s Fault' – Alex Pereira Clears Air Around Wild Tweet Directed at Dana White and Company

Former UFC light heavyweight and middleweight champion Alex Pereira came into the UFC guns blazing in 2021 and earned a title shot after his third fight in the promotion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4

Alex Pereira reveals career move is inevitable ahead of UFC 320 title rematch

Alex Pereira is now just a month out from his highly anticipated rematch against Magomed Ankalaev. Earlier this year at UFC 313, Alex Pereira‘s impressive light heavyweight title reign came to a disappointing end when he was dominated by Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4

Alex Pereira brutally slams manager who Conor McGregor once unloaded on during Khabib Nurmagomedov fight build

Alex Pereira and Conor McGregor seemingly have one thing in common — a disdain for Ali Abdelaziz. Pereira is currently gearing up to battle one of the fighters under Abdelaziz’s Dominance MMA management banner for the second time this year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 3

Alex Pereira clears the air on heated Tweet against UFC months after claiming it was a hacker

Alex Pereira and the UFC weren’t on the same page a few months ago. After four title defenses in less than a year, it seemed like the former UFC two-division champion wanted some more time off following his title loss to Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313 in March.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / September 1

Magomed Ankalaev Asks Alex Pereira to Skip Wrestling With Promise to Make Rematch a Strike Fest

The stage is completely set for the much-anticipated UFC light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. This thrilling fight will take place in the main event of the upcoming UFC 320 card, drawing massive worldwide attention.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 31

Magomed Ankalaev says Alex Pereira is training for the wrong thing as latest footage leaves many puzzled

Magomed Ankalaev appears even more confident about his first title defense after seeing a glimpse of Alex Pereira’s training. Ankalaev is fast approaching the first challenge to his UFC championship reign, which comes against the man at the expense of whom he rose to the light heavyweight throne this past March.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 29

Manager confirms dangerous fight for ex-UFC champ that's faced Ankalaev and Pereira

Top-ranked light heavyweight Bogdan Guskov is reportedly set to try and extend his finishing streak against one of the division’s former champions. Already

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 28

Magomed Ankalaev offers stunning prediction for UFC rematch with Alex Pereira

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev is nearly a month away from making his first defense of his title when he rematches Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 320 in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena, the same city and venue where he snatched Pereira's title in March at UFC 313.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 28

Ex-UFC champion teases fight news with Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 looming

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Błachowicz appears set to compete twice in a year for the first time since 2022. It’s now been nearly four years

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 28

Magomed Ankalaev Promises More Dominant Performance in Pereira Rematch

UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev is aiming to remove all doubt when he defends his title against Alex Pereira in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 320 on Oct.

Magomed Ankalaev Predicts UFC 320 Rematch With Alex Pereira Will Be Much Easier

Ahead of their first title clash at UFC 313, most fans and analysts predicted a rough night for Magomed Ankalaev because of Alex Pereira’s concussive knockout power.

UFC 320 Card: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Plus Huge Dvalishvili Fight

Eight months after UFC 310, the promotion returns to Las Vegas for UFC 320 on October 4 with a championship doubleheader that has fight fans buzzing. On the main card, light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev puts his belt on the line in a highly anticipated rematch.

UFC reveals stacked main card for Alex Pereira's next fight

Alex Pereira's return fight pits him against Magomed Ankalaev in a light heavyweight title rematch. 'Poatan' was soundly beaten by Pereira at UFC 313, but gets his chance at revenge at UFC 320 this October.

MMA News / HITC / August 22

Light heavyweight contender weighs in on Alex Pereira’s hopes against Magomed Ankalaev

Rising Chinese fighter is backing Magomed Ankalaev to beat Alex Pereira for the second time. Pereira lost his light heavyweight belt in March during UFC 313 in Las Vegas, where Ankalaev took a decision over five rounds.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 19

Court McGee and Alex Pereira: Battled Addiction and Came Back Stronger

It’s undeniable that addiction affects people from all walks of life, including those in elite sports. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is demanding, physically and psychologically, and as shown in the stories below, it’s this, in particular, that has helped MMA fighters overcome addiction.

MMA News / HITC / August 18

Ex-UFC champ urges Khamzat Chimaev to change weight class, as he could fight Alex Pereira

Khamzat Chimaev added another major milestone to his career on Saturday, joining a very select group of fighters with his UFC middleweight title win. UFC 319 marked the promotion’s first trip back to Chicago in six years, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 16

Ankalaev Backed To Beat Pereira Again

Ex-UFC fighter Krzysztof Jotko believes the rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev will unfold similarly to their first fight. In their initial matchup at UFC 313 in March, Ankalaev won a unanimous decision, becoming the first fighter to defeat Pereira at 205 pounds to claim the light heavyweight title.

MMA News / NY Fights / August 12

Tom Aspinall Shuts Down Jon Jones’ UFC White House Fight Hopes With a Decisive Response

It’s safe to say the heavyweight division was in disarray during Jon Jones’ reign as undisputed champion. While Jones held the top spot, Tom Aspinall was left waiting, carrying the interim title for over 550 days without ever getting his long-promised unification bout.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Alex Pereira Has a Clear Answer on a Potential Heavyweight Move

Once a dominant force in the light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira’s momentum was halted at UFC 313. Riding a five-fight win streak and looking like a man possessed, the former champion collided with Magomed Ankalaev in a brutal chess match that ended with Pereira losing his belt.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 8

Alex Pereira’s X Account Was Hacked; Denies Retirement Claims

Alex Pereira has shut down suggestions that he is retiring after a social media post on his X account suggested otherwise. There is an expectation that he will rematch Ankalaev, with a view to getting his belt back.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / March 23

Pereira’s lifestyle is catching up to him after loss

It is being reported by BoxingNews.com that Alex Pereira’s lifestyle is beginning to catch up with him following loss to Magomed Ankalaev. There are questions still as to whether or not he is too distracted outside of the octagon.