Prior to the loss, Pereira had been on a dominant run as the defending champion, winning three times in 2024 with knockouts over Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka, and Khalil Rountree Jr.

“Alex Pereira don’t want the Ank anymore. Let’s leave him alone because I’m not a bully. Fake ninja [Jiri] said he have to go back to school because he cannot read,” said Anakalev.

They did call Alex Pereira and say, ‘Hey, we want you to fight Ankalaev on International Fight Week.’ It’s not that Pereira doesn’t want it; he’s unavailable.

Daniel Cormier claims Alex Pereira lied about getting hacked on social media and suggests "Poatan’s" Magomed Ankalaev negotiations may have left him "mad" at UFC.

After Alex Pereira’s defeat, the UFC light heavyweight division is looking a bit complicated. With the much hyped rematch against Magomed Ankalaev on the line, some interesting news has come up ...

Alex Pereira says he took some time off to recover, but will be back soon "We'll definitely be talking about my next fight soon. I don't have a specific date yet, but we already have an idea… ...

Sean Strickland (Photo by Joe Camporeale/Imagn Images) and Alex Pereira (Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Images) Alex Pereira lost his chance to eye for a third championship belt in the UFC ...

Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev will enter the octagon on Saturday for the main event at UFC 313. Here are the predictions ...

Team Alex Pereira reveals which title defense has been the most satisfying so far, sharing insights into the UFC champ’s proudest moment. Skip to main content; Skip to header right navigation; ...

Alex Pereira seems to be enjoying his time after UFC 313. With a fierce fight ensuing at the UFC 313 main event, Ankalaev fulfilled his dreams by becoming the new UFC light heavyweight champion ...