Ex-UFC double-champ talks reality of heavyweight move for 'maxed out' Alex Pereira
The former Glory Kickboxing champion first fought in the UFC's middleweight division, packing up for 205lbs after a KO loss to Israel Adesanya. Six fights later, Pereira is in a similar spot following his light heavyweight title loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 last weekend.
Mixed Martial Arts-Ankalaev beats Pereira to become UFC light heavyweight champion
Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to become the UFC light heavyweight champion after securing a unanimous decision victory at UFC 313 on Saturday, handing Pereira his first loss in the weight class.
Magomed Ankalaev Beats Alex Pereira at UFC 313 to Win Light Heavyweight Title
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UFC 313: Magomed Ankalaev gets his shot at being the 'final boss' for Alex Pereira at light heavyweight
Pereira has virtually 'cleaned out' the 205-pound division of top challengers, but now gets arguably his toughest test to date
Aljamain Sterling points to one main reason why Alex Pereira lost at UFC 313
Aljamain Sterling thinks Alex Pereira's active UFC schedule took a toll on him. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous d
Can the UFC Find Its Next Megastar After Alex Pereira's Downfall?
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Henry Cejudo after UFC 313: 'Alex Pereira's lifestyle is finally catching up to him'
Henry Cejudo thinks former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira let outside distractions get the best of him. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1
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Roman Kryklia To Defend Heavyweight Muay Thai World Title Against Lyndon Knowles In Main Event Of ONE Fight Night 30
Two colossal strikers are set to collide in the main event of ONE Fight Night 30 on Prime Video, as two-sport, two-weight ONE ...
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Gigantic heavyweight Muay Thai world title clash between Roman Kryklia and Lyndon Knowles headlines ONE Fight Night 30
Two imposing titans will square off in the curtain closer of ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles on Prime Video.
UFC 313 results: Magomed Ankalaev dethrones Alex Pereira in polarizing decision
Alex Pereira is no longer the UFC light heavyweight champion after a grinding affair against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313.
UFC 313 odds, predictions: Alex Pereira looks to defend light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev
Brett Appley previews the UFC 313 main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev as well as two exciting undercard ...
Magomed Ankalaev Warns Alex Pereira Ahead Of UFC 313: 'Chama Time Is Over!'
Russian light heavyweight challenger Magomed Ankalaev has issued a pre-fight warning to champion Alex Pereira ahead of UFC ...
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Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings
A victory might have propelled Pereira into conversations regarding the No. 1 pound-for-pound spot and opened the door for a ...
Alex Pereira sets dubious UFC record in lackluster UFC 313 loss
Arguably the biggest star in the UFC at the moment, Alex Pereira may want to forget the bit of promotional history he made at UFC 313.