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Alex Pereira Posts Video Footage of Breaking Toe, Two Weeks Prior to UFC 300
By FCF Staff
Alex Pereira didn’t end up needing to fight long at UFC 300. But, recently the light heavyweight champ revealed he headed into his bout, not long removed from breaking his toe.
Pereira (10-2) faced former champ Jamahal… Read More
UFC Results: Alex Pereira & Max Holloway Score Electrifying KOs, Zhang Weili Defends
By FCF Staff
UFC 300 is in the books and the card saw two title defenses as well as one ceremonial belt change hands.
In the main event, Alex Pereira defended the light heavyweight title by flooring Jamahal Hill with… Read More
Alex Pereira Open to Training With Israel Adesanya if Fight Series is Over
By FCF Staff
If the book has truly closed on Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira fighting, the latter says he’s open to training with his longtime, rival.
Since Pereira moved up to light heavyweight and began his title run, the… Read More
Alex Pereira Claims Jamahal Hill is Not a Top Three Light Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
Jamahal Hill has climbed to the top of the UFC’s light heavyweight mountain and secured the promotion’s title. But, according to the man who currently holds that belt, Alex Pereira, there are several light heavyweights on the… Read More
UFC Announces Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill Fight
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation and rumors, regarding what bout will headline UFC 300, the historic card finally has its main event.
On Saturday, the UFC announced that light-heavyweight champ Alex Pereira will battle former champ, Jamahal Hill,… Read More
UFC 295 Results: Alex Pereira & Tom Aspinall Grab Titles With Stoppage Wins
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 295 on Saturday, Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall are heading back to their respective homes with new, championship belts.
In the card’s headliner, Pereira secured the vacant light heavyweight title by stopping former champ, Jiri… Read More
Alex Pereira Welcomes Jiri Prochazka Questioning His MMA Game
By FCF Staff
Leading up to their title fight tonight at UFC 295, Jiri Prochazka has argued that Alex Pereira is an incomplete fighter. But, according to the decorated striker, he welcomes Prochazka and others questioning his martial arts skills.… Read More
Jiri Prochazka: It Will be “a Pleasure to Compete” With Alex Pereira Striking
By FCF Staff
Jiri Prochazka believes Alex Pereira still has a lot of work to do before he’s a complete, mixed-martial artist. But, the former light-heavyweight champ is also saying he’s looking forward to testing his stand-up skills against the… Read More
Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira, Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington Among Three UFC Title Fights Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added three more title fights to its upcoming, pay-per-view events in November and December.
Recently, UFC President Dana White announced that former light-heayvweight champ Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1) will battle former middleweight champ Alex Pereira… Read More
Alex Pereira Closes Door on Return to Middleweight Following UFC 293
By FCF Staff
Since Alex Pereira moved up to the UFC’s light-heavyweight division, there’s been ongoing speculation as to whether the decorated fighter could return to 185 pounds for another shot at the title. But it looks like Pereira has… Read More
Israel Adesanya Praises Alex Pereira’s Performance at UFC 291
By FCF Staff
Alex Pereira has been one of Israel Adesanya’s greatest rivals to date. But, following his win at UFC 291, Adesanya praised his former foe’s performance.
Pereira took on Jan Blachowicz at the event, which took place in… Read More
Israel Adesanya: Title Fight at LHW Only Path to Fifth Alex Pereira Fight
By FCF Staff
After Israel Adesanya, finally, handed Alex Pereira a defeat this past April, there was talk about whether the two would fight for the UFC’s middleweight title again. But, it looks like Adesanya has closed the door on… Read More
Alex Pereira Confirms Move to Light-heavyweight, Leaves Door Open to Another Fight With Israel Adesanya
By Kelsey Mowatt
Alex Pereira has confirmed he is moving up to light-heavyweight for his next fight. But, the former middleweight champ’s also made it clear he will return to 185 pounds, if another bout with Israel Adesanya is tabled.… Read More
UFC 287: Israel Adesanya Viciously KOs Alex Pereira, Jorge Masvidal Retires
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya finally avenged his losses to Alex Pereira, by viciously knocking out his rival in the main event of UFC 287.
Adesanya brutally KO’d Pereira with a devastating series of punches in round two, and in… Read More
UFC 287: Israel Adesanya Reports “Different Mindset” For “Last Shot” Against Alex Pereira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Israel Adesanya has been granted an immediate rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287, but the former middleweight champ believes this will be his last chance to get one back from his rival.
Adesanya has been