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Coach: Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones Would be “Biggest Fight” in MMA History
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if Jon Jones and Alex Pereira ever end up fighting. But, if they do, Pereira’s coach, Plinio Cruz, believes it will be the biggest bout in the history of mixed-martial-arts.
After Pereira… Read More
UFC 303 Results: Alex Pereira Destroys Jiri Prochazka in Rematch
By FCF Staff
Alex Pereira added yet another, devastating knockout victory to his resume on Saturday night, by finishing Jiri Prochazka in the headliner of UFC 303.
The light heavyweight champ dropped Prochazka with a hard left hook a moment… Read More
Israel Adesanya Believes Jiri Prochazka Will Take Rematch With Alex Pereira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jiri Prochazka came up short in his first bout with Alex Pereira. But, Israel Adesanya believes the outcome will be different when the light heavyweights fight on Saturday.
Pereira will look to defend the light heavyweight title… Read More
UFC 303: Conor McGregor Off Card, Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 New Main Event
By FCF Staff
Following recent, extensive, speculation as to whether Conor McGregor would still be competing at UFC 303 later this month, the promotion has announced the former champ will not.
McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler at the… Read More
Dana White Repeats Plan is For Jon Jones to Face Stipe Miocic, Not Alex Pereira
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones prompted discussion about what a fight with him and Alex Pereira might look like, Dana White insists the UFC is still planning for “Bones” to face Stipe Miocic next.
Recently, the heavyweight champ asked… Read More
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