Alex Pereira on surpassing Israel Adesanya’s UFC legacy: “I was a double champion” 

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 08: Alex Pereira (L) of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their middleweight title bout during UFC 287 at Kaseya Center on April 08, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya’s rivalry is one of the most exciting rivalries in MMA history. Alex Pereira holds the edge over Israel Adesanya when it comes to head-to-head records (3-1). ‘Poatan’ has two wins over ‘Izzy’ in GLORY and one in UFC. However, the last time the two met each other, Adesanya served a … Read more

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Jamahal Hill seeks Alex Pereira rematch amid Khalil Rountree bout at 303: “It’s not even about the gold strap” 

Jamahal Hill (left) and Alex Pereira (right)

Jamahal Hill (left) and Alex Pereira (right)

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Jamahal Hill became the undisputed light heavyweight champion by defeating Glover Teixeira at UFC 283. However, he suffered a gruesome Achilles tendon injury, which forced him to loosen the belt. Upon returning from injury, Hill faced Alex Pereira at UFC 300, but ‘Poatan’ made quick work of Hill to successfully defend his title.  Although Alex … Read more

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“I deserve it”: Jiri Prochazka demands title shot against Alex Pereira at UFC 301 

Jiri Prochazka

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic in the UFC light heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Jiri Prochazka returned from injury to face Alex Pereira at UFC 295. But Alex Pereira defeated Jiri Prochazka with a vicious knockout blow. At UFC 300, Jiri bounced back from the previous loss and finished Aleksandr Rakic within two rounds. Now Alex Pereira is also interested in making a quick turnaround from his 300 win … Read more

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One major reason Alex Pereira rejected Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC 308 title challenge

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Alex Pereira

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Alex Pereira defeated former champion Jamahal Hill at UFC 300. Following his dominant victory, Poatan hinted at a potential switch to the heavyweight division. Meanwhile, at UFC 308, No. 2 in the lightweight division Magomed Ankalaev challenged Pereira to a title fight. However, Alex Pereira rejected the idea as he wants to fight sooner than … Read more

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Jiri Prochazka hints at UFC division switch ahead of heavyweight title rematch with Alex Pereira

Jiri Prochazka

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Jiri Prochazka has returned with a thrilling performance, delivering an intense battle for fans at UFC 300 against Aleksandar Rakić. In a tough fight, he has beaten the ranked-five lightweight. The Czech knockout artist has raised the level of fans’ curiosity by announcing his move to the middleweight category. Speaking alongside his coaches through his … Read more

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Former UFC champion predicts “trouble” for everyone else following Alex Pereira’s rumored switch to heavyweight division

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Alex Pereira

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Kamaru Usman recently made some remarks for Alex Pereira’s future opponents in the UFC. Pereira is already a two-division champion in the UFC. ‘Poatan’ became the middleweight and lightweight champion in just 12 UFC bouts. At UFC 300, Alex Pereira successfully defended his belt by knocking out former champion Jamahal Hill. Following an impressive win, … Read more

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Former UFC champion suggests Alex Pereira should avoid potential Tom Aspinall bout: “It’s dangerous”

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Alex Pereira rises to top 5 in ranking after UFC 295 achievement

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Alex Pereira is one of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC right now. In only 12 fights in the UFC, ‘Poatan’ is already a two-division champion. Alex Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya to become the middleweight champion and then beat Jiri Prochazka to claim the light heavyweight title. Poatan successfully defended his belt against Jamahal … Read more

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WATCH: Jamahal Hill trolls Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 300 bout

Jamahal Hill (left) and Alex Pereira (right)

Jamahal Hill (left) and Alex Pereira (right)

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Jamahal Hill took to social media to troll Alex Pereira ahead of their highly anticipated main event bout at UFC 300. Hill, who vacated the UFC light heavyweight title, is confident in his journey back to becoming a champion against the two-division UFC Champion, Alex ‘Poatan’ Pereira. With the main event bout for the light … Read more

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Jiri Prochazka predicts bold outcome for possible Alex Pereira rematch: “I believe I’m better”

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Jiri Prochazka admits to mistake during pereira bout.

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Ahead of his highly anticipated upcoming bout against Aleksandar Rakić, Jiri Prochazka recently expressed that he is looking for a rematch against Alex Pereira. After having lost his light heavyweight belt to Alex Pereira at UFC 295, Jiri Prochazka is eyeing the belt again. Jiri Prochazka seeks Alex Pereira rematch In an exclusive interview with … Read more

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Sean Strickland denounces possible Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira bout, demands Dricus Du Plessis rematch: “I don’t care about fight politics”

Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plesis

Sean Strickland Demands Rematch

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Sean Strickland became a prominent name in the UFC after defeating Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship Title in UFC 293. However, Sean had lost the title to Dricus Du Plessis in UFC 297 due to loss by split decision. Sean is known for his candidness when it comes to opinions. As a person … Read more

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