Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will battle for the promotion’s vacant light heavyweight title in the UFC 295 co-headliner Nov. Alex Pereira beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 to claim middleweight gold. : 62%. 11 in New. Alex Pereira Promotion: UFC. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. Pereira (7-1. As your new light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira surged to No. – Phil Hawes thinks we might get a new look from Israel Adesanya. Subscribe to ESPN+. The. Divisional Rankings. Alex Pereira knocked out Israel Adesanya to claim the UFC middleweight title this past November. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews. Check out these photos of Dillon Danis training with former UFC middleweight champion and upcoming light heavyweight title challenger Alex Pereira at Cruz MMA in New Jersey. The former light heavyweight champion isn’t sure if this matchup was part of the UFC’s plans anyway, but says he asked to welcome Pereira to 205 pounds – and he got his wish. At UFC 293, Strickland authored one of the biggest upsets in MMA history, taking a dominant. 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. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. Alex Pereira. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Rankings; Athletes. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Alex Pereira took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night. May 18, 2023 12:10 pm ET. Alex Pereira's win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 got him more than just the divisional strap. Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings Alex Pereira has proven to be a quick study when it comes to mixed. Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) captured the vacant light heavyweight title when he knocked out Jiri Prochazka (29-4-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) in the second round in this past Saturday’s UFC 295 main event at Madison Square Garden. Champions. : 100% TD Def. 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. 27, 2023. There are still a ton of questions about the new champ, but “Poatan. In the. – Dustin Jacoby has already shared the kickboxing ring with Alex Pereira, so sure. Alex Pereira won his second UFC championship, the light heavyweight title, at UFC 295. com 247Sports MaxPreps SportsLine Shop. UFC 295 fight card, odds. ESPN. 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. Alex Pereira's win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 got him more than just the divisional strap. 23): Jan Blachowicz (-120), Alex. A professional competitor since 2011, he formerly competed for 300 Sparta, Akhmat Fight Club, Serbian Battle Championship, Jungle Fight, Xtreme Fighting Championships and Road Fighting. 14. 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. UFC pound for pound rankings: Alex Pereira enters top 10 after historic win at UFC 295. It was a close battle, but after earning split. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. 79. The staredown alone could have earned Alex Pereira a spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, but. 5 spot on the pound-for-pound chart and Aspinall debuting at No. ”Alex Pereira is a UFC rising star, and has beaten Israel Adesanya before. Edwards (21-3 MM) Alex Pereira (9-2 MMA) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently updated its official rankings in the wake of the UFC 276 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. From the moment he sat at the podium, things seemed different. The Brazilian also has two wins of “The Last Stylebender” in their pre-UFC kickboxing careers. Champions. 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. Brazilian Mixed Martial Art (MMA) star Alex Pereira, who made headlines at. PFL. 11, which is. Alex Sandro Silva Pereira (born 7 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. W-L-L. UFC 287 takes place Saturday at Miami. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube: Alex Pereira cuts weight for a new division. Pereira upset Adesanya for the title this past November and also holds two kickboxing wins over him. Subscribe to ESPN+. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) Past five: Blachowicz 3-1-1, Pereira 4-1 Division: Light heavyweight Rankings: Blachowicz No. MMA pound-for-pound rankings: How high did Alex Pereira's power boost him? Alex Pereira celebrates winning the title with his mentor, former champion Glover Teixeira, at UFC 295. None were bigger than Alex Pereira, as the Brazilian slugger became just the ninth fighter in UFC history to win titles in multiple divisions when he knocked out former champion Jiri Prochazka to. Khamzat Chimaev thinks he’d have an easy time with newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira. November 7, 2023 3:40 pm ET. Buy UFC 287 on ESPN+ PPV. “Poatan” insisted he could still make middleweight but sees light heavyweight as. SALT LAKE CITY – Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz may be fighting for gold once again, but first, he must get through another ex-champ in Alex Pereira. It is a. Subscribe to ESPN+. Brendan Allen Slams UFC Rankings for. NEWARK, N. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. Divisional Rankings. 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. The current UFC Light Heavyweight champion is Alex Pereira. The former UFC middleweight champion made a successful move up to 205 pounds Saturday, when he defeated former light. Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) made good in his light heavyweight debut when he edged out former champion Blachowicz at UFC 291. W-L-L. [8] Foi duplo campeão mundial de Kickboxing pelo Glory, e duplo campeão mundial de MMA pelo UFC. Daniel Cormier sees Alex Pereira having success at light heavyweight, but warns him to avoid one specific fighter. The main. In November, Pereira challenged for the 185-pound title in only his eighth. More. Alex Pereira - (7-1) Alex Pereira of Brazil walks to the Octagon in a middleweight fight during the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on 2nd July 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michel Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Alex Pereira. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. Alex Sandro Silva Pereira, [7] também conhecido como Alex Poatan (São Bernardo do Campo, 7 de julho de 1987) é um lutador brasileiro profissional de artes marciais mistas, ex-lutador de Kickboxing. Tickets. Pereira’s ascent caused a. Saturday's fights in Salt Lake City unlocked a myriad of exciting. The men’s UFC pound for pound rankings is the cream of the crop when it. Jan Blachowicz took issue with Alex Pereira issuing a callout to Israel Adesanya after his title win at UFC 295 over the weekend. 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. Robert Whittaker thinks middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is the safe pick against Alex Pereira at UFC 281. SYDNEY – Alex Pereira and UFC president Dana White seem to be on the same page as far as which division “Poatan” belongs in. 9-2-0 . Alex Pereira: In only his fourth fight in the UFC and eighth fight overall, Pereira won the middleweight championship. Tickets. 3 light heavyweight ranking on Saturday night with the split. Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz was not a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295. Divisional Rankings. Alex Pereira (8-2, light-heavyweight) Latest UFC rankings update following the UFC 287 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. “Poatan” called out Adesanya in his post-fight. Alex Pereira will move up to light heavyweight following his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287. Alex Pereira Promotion: UFC. He ends the year No. Pereira said his manager confirmed with the UFC brass that a win over Blachowicz at UFC 291 on July 29 earns the Brazilian a shot at the 205-pound championship. MIAMI – It seemed as soon as viewers had a millisecond to digest Israel Adesanya ’s knockout victory Saturday over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, questions emerged about a trilogy meeting in MMA between the two rivals. Alex Pereira def. Pereira from Madison Square Garden in New York on November 12, 2022 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. TBA . Khamzat Chimaev thinks Alex Pereira is easy work. PFL. Atualmente, é o Campeão Meio-Pesado do. . Acc. If Alex Pereira beats Israel Adesanya again, what does that mean for Adesanya’s legacy and career? Al-Shatti: It means Alex Pereira memes are going to chase Israel Adesanya in every comments. 1 pound-for-pound in the official UFC rankings and also set himself up for a potentially even greater 2023. It seems like the results of UFC 295 have had a massive impact on the pound-for-pound rankings. He won the title after Hill vacated the belt due to tearing his Achilles, and wanted the division to move on. Aspinall and Pavlovich are the best fast starters in UFC history, ranking No. Brazilský bojovník Alex Pereira je v současné době zápasníkem polotěžké váhy nejprestižnější organizace světa UFC. Get. 3 light heavyweight Jan Błachowicz. Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Bruno Silva of Brazil in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on March 12, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. PFL. Saturday 16 December – UFC 296 – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, US. (Pay-per-view, 10 p. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) was successful in his light heavyweight debut when he edged out former champion Jan Blachowicz (29-10-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC) in this past Saturday’s co-headliner in Salt Lake City. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vanquished his demons against longtime rival. NEW YORK -- Alex Pereira has been in the UFC for just two years. More. 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. Watch the Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Smith. With the victory, Brendan Allen has now moved up 2 spots in the UFC official rankings. Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya for the third time in their fighting career, the first in the UFC, to become the new middleweight champion. Pereira will get to test himself against former light. It was to be Allen’s sixth straight win in the Octagon, five of those by submission. Paulo Costa +1 6. Pereira scored a come-from-behind victory against Adesanya at UFC 281 on Saturday night to become the new. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Alex Pereira has the chance to become only the ninth person in history to win belts in two divisions when he faces Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 295. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. The division. By Ryan Harkness Mar 27, 2022, 5:00pm EDT / newAnd his win over Oliveira made him the No. Yes! Alex Pereira is a ranked fighter in the UFC. : 0. 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. Alex Pereira (c) def. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. More. During his post-fight interview, Pereria. Yesterday after the match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. Rankings; Athletes. Rankings. 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. Here, though, are five fights to make following UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Jared Cannonier 4. Jacoby fought Pereira at Glory 14 in 2014 and. ESPN. Smith, 35, returned to the win column in the UFC Singapore co-main event this past weekend, defeating Ryan Spann via a. PFL. Michel "Demolidor" Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. 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. Blachowicz (29-9-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) takes on Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) in the UFC 291 co-main event on July 29 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Tickets. Sarah Stier/Getty. Matt Frevola, Nazim Sadykov and Dennis Buzukja eat with their team. Previous Fight. 3; in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of October 24, 2023, he is at No. UFC 291 played host to Justin Gaethje's revenge on Dustin Poirier, Alex Pereira's successful light heavyweight debut and more. 19. This is the UFC 287 live blog for Alex Pereira vs. Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is happy to draw Jan Blachowicz in his light heavyweight debut. He won the title against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka via a 2nd round TKO at UFC 295 on November 11, 2023. In the co-feature of UFC 291 , Blachowicz (29-9-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) welcomes former middleweight champ Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) to light heavyweight, in a key. Champions. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). UFC rankings: Alex Pereira makes his debut at light heavyweight after defeating former champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City. He has only seven fights as a pro in mixed martial arts. 19. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) lost twice to Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in title fights – once by knockout and once in a close decision. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya approves of Alex Pereira’s performance at UFC 291. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). The sixth episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. And now he has won championships in two weight classes. Andre Muniz and Dricus Du Plessis also saw. Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) faces Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) for the vacant 205-pound belt in Saturday’s main event Nov. Adesanya 2 Apr / 08 / 2023: KO (Punches). Michel Pereira. Alex Pereira "Poatan" ASSOCIATION Teixeira MMA & Fitness CLASS Light Heavyweight Wins 9 KO / TKO 7 78% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS 2 22% Losses 2 KO / TKO 1 50% SUBMISSIONS 1 50%. Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya were intense as ever as they came face-to-face for the final time before their. Azamat Murzakanvo. With Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight and winning at UFC 291, the former No. Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) notched his third win over Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) when he dethroned him to become middleweight champion this past November at UFC 281. Don't Miss A Moment Of UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2, Live From Kaseya Center In Miami, Florida On April 8, 2023. The number next to a fighters name could not matter less. 24. Pereira thus became the ninth fighter to win UFC championships in two weight classes. Próximo. Bruno Silva, Sean Strickland & Israel Adesanya) It's crazy to think that the accomplished Brazilian striker has only been fighting in the UFC for 14 months. (Photos courtesy of Dillon Danis)His third-round knockout pushed him to the No. Despite going 0-3 against Alex Pereira in kickboxing and the UFC, Israel Adesanya was the betting favorite on Satuday night heading into the highly. 1 and No. NEW YORK -- Alex Pereira has been in the UFC for just two years. 3; in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of October 24, 2023, he is at No. COM - United. Both Adesanya and UFC president Dana White said afterward that. Michel Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2. Alex Pereira reacts to ‘child’ Israel Adesanya mocking his son following UFC 287 knockout: ‘I wouldn’t do the same’ Rankings. The fight did not make it past the second round. Smith, 35, returned to the win column in the UFC Singapore co-main event this past weekend, defeating Ryan Spann via a. DC & RC. 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. Israel Adesanya 2, the middleweight main event on Saturday in Miami. Jiri Prochazka agrees with UFC 295 stoppage, vows to return 'stronger than ever'. Aaron Chow. Sean Strickland. , Nov. Pereira won the vacant light heavyweight strap with a second-round knockout win over former champ Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 on Saturday. Newly-crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira shook up the 185-pound rankings, as well as the pound-for-pound list, by stopping former division. Days away from his first defense as UFC middleweight champion, a rematch against Israel. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo thinks the UFC might disregard the rankings when deciding on the first challenger for Alex Pereira's newly-acquired light heavyweight title. 9-2. What is Alex Pereira’s ranking? In the UFC Light Heavyweight rankings as of August 1, 2023, he is ranked No. Champion: Alex Pereira. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. 5 in the rankings following his impressive victory over Jiri Procházka. Champions. Adesanya 2. First streamed on Saturday, July 2, 2022. 17-1-1. MMA Junkie Staff. He takes on Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0. Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya for the third time in their fighting career, the first in the UFC, to become the new middleweight champion. Alex Pereira has been named MMA Junkie's Male Fighter of 2022 after going 3-0 and knocking out Israel Adesanya to become UFC champion. Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) stunned middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) by dethroning him with a decisive unanimous decision win in this past Saturday’s UFC 293 headliner at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. 3 bout, this time in the light heavyweight division between No. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports. 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. LONDON – Marvin Vettori is confident his championship chances still are strong. Divisional Rankings. Daniel Cormier thinks Alex Pereira made a mistake by calling out Israel Adesanya. In the aftermath of Noche UFC, MMA News has you covered with this week's updates to the official UFC rankings. UFC 291 (7/29/23) Pereira won a three round split decision over Jan Błachowicz UFC 287 (4/8/23) Pereira was knocked out by Israel Adesanya at 4:21 of the second round, losing his UFC. 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. Jiri Prochazka conceded the referee was right to stop him from continuing as Alex Pereira won the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 295. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. The former UFC middleweight champion overcame early trouble against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 on Saturday in Salt Lake City to secure. Subscribe to ESPN+. Alex Pereira knew Sean Strickland could beat Israel Adesanya, and now the rest of the world does too. More : UFC. 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a second weight class CBSSports. Stats. Not only did he achieve that, but he produced a highlight-reel finish to reclaim the middleweight title. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Alex Pereira -125 vs. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) is expected to challenge. Pereira on Saturday. View the full Article. W-W-L. 37-18. PFL. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) avenged his stoppage loss to Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) with a. MMA pound-for-pound rankings: How high did Alex Pereira's power boost him? Alex Pereira celebrates winning the title with his mentor, former champion Glover Teixeira, at UFC 295. All Athletes; Record Book; News; UFC 30;. Israel Adesanya finally landed the punches he sought for years – and when they landed, he once again became the UFC middleweight champion. Jed Meshew breaks down his favorite. 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. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jamahal Hill was not impressed with Alex Pereira’s title win over Jiri Prochazka. Jamahal Hill welcomes Alex Pereira to light heavyweight. 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. 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. View our carefully crafted ranking below, then light up the comments section to let us know what your Top 10 would look like. 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. PFL. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won’t consider Khamzat Chimaev as a potential next challenger. The UFC cage sounds great, too. When former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya thinks back on the combined 11 rounds he has competed in opposite current 185-pound king Alex Pereira across the sports of kickboxing and MMA. 0 Hypes. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. Alex Pereira (UFC 276) UFC live stream from ESPN PPV on Watch ESPN. KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Miami showdown acts as the MMA rematch for the pair of sensational strikers. Brazil’s “Poatan” came out. Alex Pereira – for vacant light heavyweight title; Sergei Pavlovich vs. Ottoni is perhaps best known for a third-round submission victory over current UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira at Jungle Fight 82 in 2015. The. P4P. “In my personal opinion, (Ankalaev) hasn’t earned the shot – just like Jan has to go out and get another shot, and get another. 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. Tickets. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) A week removed from Adesanya knocking Alex Pereira out at UFC 288 to reclaim the middleweight title, White was asked at the UFC Kansas City post-fight press conference if the promotion has. He is #13 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. 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. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. P4P. Sarah Stier/Getty. Alex Pereira (7-1), campeón peso mediano UFC. Subscribe to ESPN+. Sean Strickland expects the UFC to book an immediate rematch between middleweight champion Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. Subscribe to ESPN+. Allen defeated Craig via submission at 0:38 of round 3. Pereira (4-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) knocked out Andreas Michailidis with a flying knee in the second round of their middleweight contest. 00. 10. Now they’ll meet in an immediate rematch Saturday night at UFC 287. Chael Sonnen thinks Alex Pereira is the Fighter of the Year if he can capture the light heavyweight title at UFC 295. Alex Pereira. Alex Pereira defeated Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 on November 12, 2023, and became the new UFC light. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. 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. Sean O’Malley. UFC 295 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. 4; Pereira No. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Middleweight Champion. 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. Alex Pereira debuts in a new UFC weight class, against a fearsome opponent. The light-heavyweight champion then took on Sean Strickland to earn a title shot. It seems Robert Whittaker and a UFC card in Perth is the latest addition. 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. Yesterday after the match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. “Seems like my plans to go down one more time to. Prior to that, “Poatan” beat Adesanya twice in kickboxing, including once by. After TKO'ing the former divisional kingpin at 205-pounds, 'Poatan' found his efforts rewarded with a. ESPN. Adesanya. P4P. Divisional Rankings. Alex Pereira: 5 Potential UFC Light Heavyweight Opponents For Poatan After Loss Against Israel AdesanyaUFC 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 classFightcenter. , Nov. Alex Pereira may have punched his ticket to a light heavyweight title fight after a former champion of the division. who defeated Glover Teixeira to be crowned champ at UFC 283 in. Alexandre Pantoja (C) vs Brandon Royval 2 (flyweight title) Shavkat Rahkmonov vs Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (welterweight. Tickets. Newly crowned light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira moved up, while interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall made his debut on the list. Fightcenter ». Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 in New York. leaving both Alex Pereira (#12) and Jiří Procházka (#13) one spot worse off. Welcome to the light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira. Sean Thomas Strickland is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC 's M iddleweight division. ‘Poatan’ called out Adesanya in his post-fight interview after he submitted Jiří Procházka via TKO to win the light heavyweight championship. Alex Pereira -170 Jamahal Hill +140. 44. P4P. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently updated its official rankings in the wake of the UFC 276 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. Go Behind The Scenes With The Athletes Fighting At UFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira In New York On November 11, 2023. Adesanya and Pereira have fought. Israel Adesanya 2. “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. The card features another No. The former middleweight champ claimed a title in his second weight class by finishing Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New. Alex Pereira Not Interested in Return to Middleweight Division Alex Pereira has seemingly moved on. NEW YORK – Alex Pereira has had a change of mind. 12. we’d have taken Khabib Nurmagomedov out of our rankings a lot quicker than the UFC did Pereira, a two-division Glory kickboxing champion, was an elite striker who dabbled in MMA before signing full-time with UFC in November 2021.