Aspinall with the victory has now debuted in the rankings at #14, while Prochazka has moved to #15 and Jamahal Hill has been eliminated on the P4P rankings. Check Out All The RankingsFarah Hannoun. Khamzat Chimaev thinks Alex Pereira is easy work. Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants UFC middleweights to get on their knees and thank him for sending Alex Pereira to light heavyweight, where "Poatan" will battle Jiri Prochazka. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won’t consider Khamzat Chimaev as a potential next challenger. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. Last weekend. DC & RC. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. m. Sarah Stier/Getty. – UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has warned Alex Pereira that challenging him will have him in for a rude awakening. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). A big part of that credit goes to Teixeira for creating such a welcoming new home for Pereira and challenging him each step of the way to improve during the same time period that Texeira, now 44, was enjoying such a. The. Saint-Denis is sharing his spot with. Who are Alex Pereira’s parents? Alex Pereira is very close to his mother named Maria Zilma. Fight summary of UFC 281: Adesanya vs. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. 11 at Madison Sqaure Garden in New York. And what Pereira did last Saturday at UFC 295 in New York, brutalizing the lead leg of former champion Jiri Prochazka before violently finishing him with a series of elbows in Round 2, catapulted Pereira to an all-new level of significance by claiming the vacant 205-pound title. ESPN. J. Don't Miss A Moment Of UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2, Live From Kaseya Center In Miami, Florida On April 8, 2023. Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya for the third time in their fighting career, the first in the UFC, to become the new middleweight champion. Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira made his UFC light heavyweight debut on Saturday night in the co-main event at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Despite struggling in the first round from Michailidis's grappling, Pereira. UFC 295 fight card, odds. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Alex Pereira of Brazil embraces 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. The former two division Glory kickboxing world champion, Alex Pereira, took Jan Blachowizc’s No. With Pereira. Fightcenter. The UFC light heavyweight rankings are a showcase of some of the very best fighters 205-pound fighters in the world. He became the promotion’s 9th two-division champion. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) dethroned Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) with a come-from-behind TKO win to capture the middleweight title last month at UFC 281. 11 will either see Prochazka become a two-time champion or Pereira secure two-weight champion status as the former middleweight title holder. UFC 287 takes place Saturday at Miami. Matthew Wells. In the main event, Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) will return to competition from a significant injury to. Alex Pereira won his second UFC championship, the light heavyweight title, at UFC 295. Alex Pereira Promotion: UFC. Former light heavyweight champion Jiri Procházka and former middleweight champion Alex Pereira will fight for the vacant light heavyweight title in the co-main event of UFC 295 on Nov. Here, The Independent has constructed its own top 10, pound-for-pound rankings for men’s UFC fighters, to be updated throughout the year. Alex Pereira 3 became a topic of conversation following UFC 295. Champions. Khamzat Chimaev thinks he’d have an easy time with newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira. P4P. #10. Alex Pereira (7-1), campeón peso mediano UFC. The Brazilian is currently the No. The sixth episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Alex Pereira made history at UFC 295. Pereira’s ascent caused a ripple effect, pushing. Adesanya gave a live. Alex Pereira enters middleweight. Currently sitting on that light heavyweight throne is Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC), who is confident he would make easy work of “Poatan. UFC 276 was the deepest card in a while for the promotion, and while no belts changed hands on the night, there were certainly some interesting results. Prochazka and Pereira will fight for their second UFC championships in four and seven UFC fights, respectively, on. With their series tied 1-1 in MMA, Bisping. The former middleweight title challenger is not ready to give up on his dreams of holding the. Alex Pereira's win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 got him more than just the divisional strap. He won the title after Hill vacated the belt due to tearing his Achilles, and wanted the division to move on. Fightcenter ». Alex Pereira (9-2) is coming off a second-round knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 to win the light heavyweight title. Divisional Rankings. [8] Foi duplo campeão mundial de Kickboxing pelo Glory, e duplo campeão mundial de MMA pelo UFC. In the main event, former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and ex-middleweight champ Alex Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) meet for the vacant 205. Azamat Murzakanvo. Stay on current site or go to US version. The former UFC middleweight champion is set to face Jiri Prochazka for the vacant light heavyweight title in the co-main event of UFC 295 on Nov. Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) issued a challenge to Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), who finished Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant belt at UFC 295. Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Stamp Fairtex can officially. : 0. 2 ranked fighter in middleweight is now out of the rankings entirely. This is the UFC 287 live blog for Alex Pereira vs. 15. Alex Pereira's win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 got him more than just the divisional strap. With Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight and winning at UFC 291, the former No. And what Pereira did last Saturday at UFC 295 in New York, brutalizing the lead leg of former champion Jiri Prochazka before violently finishing him with a series of elbows in Round 2, catapulted Pereira to an all-new level of significance by claiming the vacant 205-pound title. Jon Jones (27-1-0) UFC Heavyweight Champion. Next Scheduled Defence . Alex Pereira has climbed to top 5 spot in the rankings after making history at UFC 295. Alex Pereira debuts in a new UFC weight class, against a fearsome opponent. In this fight, you would need to bet $170 to win $100 if you like Alex Pereira to win. Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) lost his middleweight title when he was stopped in Round 2 by Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in their rematch this past Saturday in Miami. Sarah Stier/Getty. Israel Adesanya 2, the middleweight main event on Saturday in Miami. Pereira calls out Adesanya after finishing Prochazka to win vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 295 Alex Pereira became the ninth two-division champion in UFC history after he finished Jiri. Lee , Jed Meshew , and Mike Heck Nov 15, 2023, 2. After TKO'ing the former divisional kingpin at 205-pounds, 'Poatan' found his efforts rewarded with a. 79. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) had already lost to Pereira three times heading into UFC 287 as “The Last Stylebender” was defeated by Pereira twice in kickboxing and then dethroned by knockout in MMA at UFC 281. 1 at middleweight. RELATED: MMA Coaches Break Down The UFC 281 Main Event. Alex Pereira: UFC 295 - Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira became the ninth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two divisions after knocking out Jiri Prochazka in the second round Saturday night at. Smith, 35, returned to the win column in the UFC Singapore co-main event this past weekend, defeating Ryan Spann via a. Jamahal Hill was not impressed with Alex Pereira’s title win over Jiri Prochazka. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 in New York. And what Pereira did last Saturday at UFC 295 in New York, brutalizing the lead leg of former champion Jiri Prochazka before violently finishing him with a series of elbows in Round 2, catapulted Pereira to an all-new level of significance by claiming the vacant 205-pound title. Jan Blachowicz took issue with Alex Pereira issuing a callout to Israel Adesanya after his title win at UFC 295 over the weekend. Alex Pereira became the ninth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two divisions after knocking out Jiri Prochazka in the second round Saturday night. : 0. Middleweight. Now they’ll meet in an immediate rematch Saturday night at UFC 287. In UFC 295’s co-main event, England’s greatest heavyweight ever, Tom Aspinall, won the interim title by obliterating. Atualmente, é o Campeão Meio-Pesado do. (previous ranking shown): Alex Pereira def. In the aftermath of Noche UFC, MMA News has you covered with this week's updates to the official UFC rankings. 11, which is. September 28, 2023 8:50 am ET. Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) is expected to challenge. He is #13 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. But Adesanya was. Whittaker (23-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) understands that the UFC’s fast track of. Sean O’Malley. Jan Blachowicz took issue with Alex Pereira issuing a callout to Israel Adesanya after his title win at UFC 295 over the weekend. 3 in the light heavyweight rankings, Blachowicz is a high tier opponent for "Poatan", and a victory for either. SALT LAKE CITY – Known for his stone-cold expression and serious demeanor, Alex Pereira maintained the status quo for much of his UFC 291 news conference Wednesday – but more smiles were cracked than usual. Alex Pereira debuts in a new UFC weight class, against a fearsome opponent. PFL. Champions. UFC 295 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. ”Alex Pereira is a UFC rising star, and has beaten Israel Adesanya before. The former UFC middleweight champion overcame early trouble against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 on Saturday in Salt Lake City to secure. (Photo by Jeff. – Phil Hawes thinks we might get a new look from Israel Adesanya. Sean Thomas Strickland is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC 's M iddleweight division. UFC 295 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Volkanovski took care of business this past year, going 2-0 to remain. Dan Hardy sees Alex Pereira getting the best of Israel Adesanya again. With Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight and winning at UFC 291, the former No. March 19, 2023 1:50 pm ET. #5. As he strolled into the press room at Madison Square Garden fresh, Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) smiled, an unusual sight for a usually serious character. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Here, The Independent has constructed its own top 10, pound-for-pound rankings for men’s UFC fighters, to be updated throughout the year. Subscribe to ESPN+. PereiraAlex Pereira has had enough of hearing what Anthony Smith thinks of him. “Poatan” called out Adesanya in his post-fight. “Borz” has made quick work of all but one of his six UFC opponents since joining the promotion in 2020, and he expects that the reigning. The Miami showdown acts as the MMA rematch for the pair of sensational strikers. Upside With Win: Huge. Pereira thus became the ninth fighter to win UFC championships in two weight classes. Champions. Pereira, who has won five straight in UFC competition and recently entered the promotion’s welterweight rankings, will face Sean Brady at UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio, Texas, on March 25. 19. Tickets. Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) returns to the octagon this Saturday in the main event of UFC 295. April 7, 2023 9:30 am ET. we’d have taken Khabib Nurmagomedov out of our rankings a lot quicker than the UFC didPereira, a two-division Glory kickboxing champion, was an elite striker who dabbled in MMA before signing full-time with UFC in November 2021. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vanquished his demons against longtime rival. Pereira’s ascent. 3 light heavyweight Jan Błachowicz. #10. Pereira most recently fought Israel Adesanya at UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Yesterday after the match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. UFC 295 - Prochazka vs. DC & RC. Apr 9, 2023. In November, Pereira challenged for the 185-pound title in only his eighth. Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) returns to fight Alex Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) for the vacant light heavyweight title in Saturday’s headliner at Madison Square Garden in New York. The former two-division Glory kickboxing champion had a spectacular UFC debut at Saturday’s UFC 268. Jako kickboxer získal dva tituly Glory, a. Alex Pereira -125 vs. Somehow, that never happened for Pereira, who deservingly returned to the top 10 of CBS Sports' pound-for-pound rankings. May 18, 2023 12:10 pm ET. Former middleweight champion Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) announced his move to 205 pounds after losing his title to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287. Many expect Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) to get the next shot at newly crowned light heavyweight champion Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), who stopped Jiri Prochazka by knockout Nov. More. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) avenged his stoppage loss to Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) with a. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vanquished his demons against longtime rival Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) at UFC 287 when he scored a vicious knockout to reclaim the middleweight title from the Brazilian, who had previously beaten him twice in kickboxing and once in the UFC octagon. Michel Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As a result, both fighters found themselves making headway in the “official” UFC rankings, with Pereira taking over the No. Israel Adesanya is ready to make good on his fourth career collision with Alex Pereira this weekend at UFC 287. Pereira became the light heavyweight champion with a second-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. Both Adesanya and UFC president Dana White said afterward that. El perfil del peleador Alex Pereira de Brasil en ESPN DEPORTES. Jiri Prochazka’s plan to regain the light heavyweight title was derailed Saturday when he came up short against Alex Pereira in the UFC 295 main event. light heavyweight contender Alex Pereira has climbed a position to #11,. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Alex Pereira: In only his fourth fight in the UFC and eighth fight overall, Pereira won the middleweight championship. The most obvious target for the next light heavyweight championship is a planned upcoming bout at UFC 291 between former champions Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira. Saturday's fights in Salt Lake City unlocked a myriad of exciting. Nov 12, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Israel Adesanya (red gloves) and Alex Pereira (blue gloves) during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Alex Pereira’s new weight class could help him with an important aspect of his game. Daniel Cormier wants to see a trilogy bout between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira next. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. 2 days ago · DIVISIONAL RANKINGS POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS WOMEN'S POUND-FOR. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alex Pereira from Brazil on ESPN. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. Alex Pereira is the only person to knock out Israel Adesanya – and he's done it twice. 1:58;The bout is a rematch from UFC 281 on Nov. 2 contender in the men's pound-for-pound rankings. Take a look at which fighters have moved up and down in the most recent edition, and whose rankings are on the line at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Craig. 17-1-1. UFC middleweight champion Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is known to have big weight cuts and has teased a potential move to 205 pounds in the future. W-W-L. PereiraAlex Pereira has had enough of hearing what Anthony Smith thinks of him. W-W-NC. : 100% TD Def. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka sees Alex Pereira as a welcomed addition to the division. Alex Pereira – for vacant light heavyweight title; Sergei Pavlovich vs. Here, though, are five fights to make following UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Alex Pereira shocks Jiří Procházka to win light heavyweight title (1:06) Alex Pereira survives an early battle and stuns Jiří Procházka with a second-round knockout. Matt Frevola, Nazim Sadykov and Dennis Buzukja eat with their team. (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) issued Adesanya a challenge after he knocked out Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant light heavyweight title in this past Saturday’s UFC 295 headliner at Madison Square Garden. P4P. The UFC’s light heavyweight has a new champion and his name is Alex Pereira. The former UFC middleweight champion made a successful move up to 205 pounds Saturday, when he defeated former light. Tags. Get. MMA Junkie Staff. Simply cast. 3 light heavyweight ranking on Saturday night with the split. The new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight kingpin earned his biggest career win yet, defeating Israel Adesanya for the third time in combat sports at UFC. The ufc used to not rank fighters. Rank Fighter Record Last 3 Results #1 Alex. Hill does think. The Men’s Official UFC P4P Rankings can be found below: Islam Makhachev (25-1 MM) Jon Jones (27-1 MMA) Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA) Leon. Enter The UFC Matchmaker SweepstakesFarah Hannoun. Divisional Rankings. . Michel "Demolidor" Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. The UFC scheduled him to fight on the UFC 268 card on November 6th of 2021 where he would fight Andreas Michailidis (13-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC). PFL. Israel Adesanya finally tasted victory over the one man who has had his number, brutally knocking out rival Alex Pereira to recapture the middleweight championship Saturday night at UFC 287 in Miami. Andre Muniz and Dricus Du Plessis also saw. We want your predictions for UFC 287 in Miami. 205. No. Pereira. UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Alex Pereira jumps into top five after securing second title 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a. Chael Sonnen thinks Alex Pereira is the Fighter of the Year if he can capture the light heavyweight title at UFC 295. Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall shake up pound-for-pound chart in official UFC rankings update. UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Alex Pereira jumps into top five after securing second title 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a second weight class UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira isn’t taking Khamzat Chimaev’s callout too seriously. Subscribe to ESPN+. The former middleweight king occupied the tenth spot in the rankings prior to the event. It was to be Allen’s sixth straight win in the Octagon, five of those by submission. And what Pereira did last Saturday at UFC 295 in New York, brutalizing the lead leg of former champion Jiri Prochazka before violently finishing him with a series of elbows in Round 2, catapulted Pereira to an all-new level of significance by claiming the vacant. P4P. Alex Pereira: životopis – původ, výška, věk a další základní informace. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. Watch the Israel Adesanya vs. For now, lightweight. Israel Adesanya 2. It’s hard to put into perspective the immense pressure that was on Adesanya (24-2. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings Alex Pereira has proven to be a quick study when it comes to mixed. 11 in New. After just three octagon wins, including a first-round knockout of Sean Strickland at UFC 276, Pereira (6-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) is next in line for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. 0 Hypes. UFC 295 is in the books and Jed Meshew answers reader questions about Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall winning titles, Mackenzie Dern falling short, and the arrival of Benoit Saint Denis. P4P. There are still a ton of questions about the new champ, but “Poatan. Former middleweight champion Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) announced his move to light heavyweight and Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) welcomes the challenge. “The Last Stylebender” reclaimed his crown in ferocious fashion at UFC 287, finally vanquishing his nemesis Alex Pereira with a highlight-reel second-round knockout to become a two-time UFC. DC & RC. Divisional Rankings. Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira made his UFC light heavyweight debut on Saturday night in the co-main event at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Atualmente, é o Campeão Meio-Pesado do. In the. Alex Pereira Not Interested in Return to Middleweight Division. Michel Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Alex Pereira has secured the spot of No. UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira goes for his first title defense against former champ Israel Adesanya. 22 TD Acc. The UFC 295 athletes make their numbers at morning weigh-in. The contest is an immediate rematch, after Pereira dethroned Adesanya by fifth-round TKO at UFC 281 in November to claim gold. Jiri Prochazka: Results, highlights, fight card, winners, complete guide A pair of new champions were crowned on Saturday night in brutal fashion from New YorkDEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. Glover Teixeira, a longtime. It is a group of the very best fighters on. TBA . Pereira (4-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) knocked out Andreas Michailidis with a flying knee in the second round of their middleweight contest. As of 8/30/2022 he is the #7 Middleweight in the UFC. According to Glover Teixeira, former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira’s move up to light heavyweight couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s officially Strickland’s world, and we’re all just living in it post-UFC 293. Champions. Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) meets Blachowicz (29-9-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) in the UFC 291 co-main event on July 29 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Israel Adesanya regains top 5 spot with championship redemptionRecords: Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) Past five: Prochazka 5-0, Pereira 4-1 Division: Light heavyweight Rankings: Prochazka No. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC), which takes place in the UFC 291 co-headliner on July 29 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira are two meteors on a collision course at UFC 295. 5 in the rankings following his impressive victory over Jiri Procházka. UFC 295 concluded with two new champions, as Alex Pereira won the vacant light heavyweight title and Tom Aspinall took home the interim heavyweight title. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. The middleweight bout closed out the UFC 268 preliminary. More. At UFC 295, Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) knocked out Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant light heavyweight title that Hill relinquished after he ruptured his Achilles tendon. . It was a close battle, but after earning split. Alex Pereira made his case for Pound-for-Pound greatness by conquering another weight class at UFC 295. Jack Della Maddalena. Alex Pereira knew Sean Strickland could beat Israel Adesanya, and now the rest of the world does too. Fightcenter. He is the former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion. Alex Pereira makes history at UFC 295 and Tom Aspinall makes his case to Jon Jones. With the win, “Poatan” is expected to face Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) for the. Dnes se věnuje smíšeným bojovým uměním, v začátcích ale trénoval ryze kickbox. Farah Hannoun. Acc. In the main event, former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and ex-middleweight champ Alex Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) meet for the vacant 205. Def: 51% TD Avg. Saturday 16 December – UFC 296 – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, US. Jamahal Hill thinks Jiri Prochazka will have to use all his tools to beat Alex Pereira. Daniel Cormier thinks several factors led to the announcement of Alex Pereira’s rematch with Israel Adesanya. Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz was not a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295. Alex "Poatan" Pereira is a 35 year old male fighter from Brazil with 7 pro wins and 1 losses. He ends the year No. Jul 29, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Jan Blachowicz (red gloves) and Alex Pereira (blue gloves) react after their fight during UFC 291 at Delta Center. Robert Whittaker didn’t expect Alex Pereira to fight for a UFC title so soon. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 in New York. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jan. Jed Meshew breaks down his favorite. After TKO'ing the former divisional kingpin at 205-pounds, 'Poatan' found his efforts rewarded with a. Divisional Rankings. 5 in the rankings following his impressive victory over Jiri Procházka. Expand Collapse . Yes! Alex Pereira is a ranked fighter in the UFC. Certain things just aren’t supposed to go together like pineapple and pizza and Kayne West and any form of social media. 24. Avg. The now former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has a bold take on Alex Pereira’s title win against Jiri Prochazka. Pereira (9-2, 6-1 UFC) stayed calm under duress. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. Alex Pereira demolished Sean Strickland at UFC 276 to go 3-0 under the company’s banner in a span of eight months and earn a shot at Israel Adesanya’s middleweight championship. Alex Pereira defeated Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 on November 12, 2023, and became the new UFC light. Prior to that, “Poatan” beat Adesanya twice in kickboxing, including once by. com 247Sports MaxPreps SportsLine Shop. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alex Pereira from Brazil on ESPN (IN). 2 vs No. The staredown alone could have earned Alex Pereira a spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, but. Not much has changed from then until now. The co-feature of UFC 291 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City was a key light heavyweight matchup between Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and Jan Blachowicz (29-10-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC). Adesanya 2 Apr / 08 / 2023: KO (Punches). Jared Cannonier 4. Middleweight champion Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) rematches Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 287 main event at Kaseya Center in Miami. , Nov. Jamahal Hill says he wants to stand-and-trade with Alex Pereira. Reach: 79" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Jul 07, 1987 Career statistics: SLpM: 5. DIVISIONAL RANKINGS POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS WOMEN'S POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS. SYDNEY – Alex Pereira and UFC president Dana White seem to be on the same page as far as which division “Poatan” belongs in. In the UFC 287 main event Saturday at. Divisional Rankings. 13-0. Pereira thus became the ninth fighter to win UFC championships in two weight classes. Prochazka appeared to have him reeling with a few overhand rights in Round 2. Anthony Smith. Alex Pereira’s UFC run is off to a great start. Alex Pereira made history at UFC 295. Adesanya and Pereira have fought. The UFC light heavyweight rankings are a showcase of some of the very best fighters 205-pound fighters in the world. With “Poatan” announcing that he is ready to make the move from 185 pounds to 205 pounds, several. Pereira stopped Jiri Prochazka via TKO at 4:08 of the second round Saturday. Alex Pereira made certain history will remember him. But with two divisions plagued with. Champion: Alex Pereira. Dana White Reacts To The Performances Of Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall, And More At UFC 295. April 9, 2023 10:15 am ET. The current UFC Light Heavyweight champion is Alex Pereira. View The Middleweight Rankings. Acc. Adesanya (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) will look to notch his sixth title defense when he meets Pereira in Saturday’s main event at Madison Square Garden in New York. 2 middleweight, honorable mention pound-for-pound Odds (as of 07. Subscribe to ESPN+. Champions. Alex Pereira is currently the only Brazilian man holding a UFC belt, and he has a tough task ahead. UFC Heavyweight . Alex Pereira made his case for Pound-for-Pound greatness by conquering another weight class at UFC 295.