00. Aaron Chow. Champions. Buy UFC 281 on ESPN+ PPV UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Brendan Allen Slams UFC Rankings for. #1. Alex Pereira – for vacant light heavyweight title; Sergei Pavlovich vs. 2 ranked middleweight Alex Pereira and No. Alex Pereira (7-1), campeón peso mediano UFC. Pereira knocked out Adesanya to capture the UFC. Alex Pereira: 6 : Charles Oliveira: 7 : Sean O'Malley: 8 : Sean Strickland: 9 : Israel Adesanya: 10 : Alexandre Pantoja: 11 : Aljamain Sterling: 12 : Tom Aspinall Stats | UFC Alex Pereira Record: 9-2-0 Poatan Height: 6' 4" Weight: 205 lbs. April 1, 2023 11:00 am ET. But Adesanya was. Pereira also competed in promotions such as It's Showtime and SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship, and in MMA for Jungle Fight and LFA. Saturday 16 December – UFC 296 – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, US. 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. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 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. 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. Alex Pereira (UFC 276) UFC live stream from ESPN PPV on Watch ESPN. UFC welterweight bout: Kevin Holland vs. 11 will either see Prochazka become a two-time champion or Pereira secure two-weight champion status as the former middleweight title holder. The number next to a fighters name could not matter less. 3; in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of October 24, 2023, he is at No. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. Fightcenter ». He won the title against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka via a 2nd round TKO at UFC 295 on November 11, 2023. The UFC middleweight contender thinks Adesanya, who’s arguably the best striker in MMA, might show some wrestling in his upcoming title defense against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 on Nov. Robert Whittaker 3. Jack Della Maddalena. Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who plans on competing at middleweight next, expressed interest in fighting Pereira at UFC 283, just two months after “Poatan” dethroned Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 in November. 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. Récord 2022: 3-0 (DU sobre Bruno Silva; KO1 sobre Sean Strickland; TKO5 sobre Israel Adesanya) Ranking 2022 de ESPN MMA: Sin clasificar. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alex Pereira from Brazil on ESPN (UK). 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. 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. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (up to 205 pounds) 1. Sarah Stier/Getty. : 62% SApM: 3. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vanquished his demons against longtime rival. The UFC’s latest pay-per-view event was the source of a number of changes in this week’s rankings. 12, 2022) in New York City, Alex Pereira rocketed up the Middleweight rankings into the top slot as 185-pound. The rankings don’t matter. Divisional Rankings. Pereira (9-2, 6-1 UFC) stayed calm under duress, eventually returned to an upright position and extended the fight. Newly crowned light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira moved up, while interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall made his debut on the list. Alexander Volkanovski thinks his teammate Israel Adesanya avenges his loss to Alex Pereira in a big way. 6 in the UFC’s 185-pound division. Winning the middleweight championship just four fights into his UFC career would allow him to jump over. Daniel Cormier wants to see a trilogy bout between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira next. 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. The light-heavyweight champion then took on Sean Strickland to earn a title shot. Alex Pereira won his second UFC championship, the light heavyweight title, at UFC 295. UFC 298 Israel Adesanya vs. Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) rallied to knock out Israel Adesanya in Round 5 this past Saturday at UFC 281, claiming the 185-pound title in Madison Square Garden. 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. 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. 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. April 7, 2023 9:30 am ET. Pereira thus became the ninth fighter to win UFC championships in two weight classes. 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. More : UFC. Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is happy to draw Jan Blachowicz in his light heavyweight debut. UFC pound for pound rankings: Alex Pereira enters top 10 after historic win at UFC 295. The segment takes a special look at the middleweight title rematch between middleweight champion Alex Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) and former champ Israel Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC). After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. It’s a decision Blachowicz disagreed with. An account on X pointed out that Pereira has a special record of bringing long UFC unbeaten or win streaks to an end. The staredown alone could have earned Alex Pereira a spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, but Pereira sewed up his place among the best when he followed. Alex Pereira makes history at UFC 295 and Tom Aspinall makes his case to Jon Jones. Alex Pereira: UFC 287 - Pereira vs. Stats. P4P. Both Adesanya and. 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. Not much has changed from then until now. Due to his history in kickboxing with now-two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, the path to a UFC title shot for Pereria was a short one at 185 pounds. Alex Pereira -125 vs. As I mentioned above, ‘Polish. Tags. 10 light heavyweight. Champions. Acc. DC & RC. Pereira’s ascent. 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. Strickland was born in New Bern, North Carolina and grew up in Corona, California. Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz was not a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295. View fighter info . 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. November 7, 2023 3:40 pm ET. The. Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira are two meteors on a collision course at UFC 295. Jacoby fought Pereira at Glory 14 in 2014 and. 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. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. #10. Daniel Cormier thinks Alex Pereira made a mistake by calling out Israel Adesanya. 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. The former UFC middleweight champion overcame early trouble against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 on Saturday in Salt Lake City to secure. 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. Alex Pereira's win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 got him more than just the divisional strap. Rank Fighter Record Last 3 Results #1 Alex. Prior to that, “Poatan” beat Adesanya twice in kickboxing, including once by. No. Yesterday after the match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. “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. Subscribe to ESPN+. 24. Pereira (7-1. Subscribe to ESPN+. Next Scheduled Defence . In a new video, Adesanya explained that he fought Pereira with a torn MCL. [8] Foi duplo campeão mundial de Kickboxing pelo Glory, e duplo campeão mundial de MMA pelo UFC. Subscribe to ESPN+. Silva had a seven-fight win streak and was 3-0 in the UFC prior to the loss vs Pereira. The latest updates to the UFC rankings across all divisions are here. 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. Def: 51% TD Avg. W-W-NC. Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291: Best photos. First streamed on Sunday, November 13, 2022. PFL. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews. W-W-W. The latest UFC ranking updates are out! The UFC has updated the rankings after last weekend's pay-per-view event. 44. The middleweight bout closed out the UFC 268 preliminary. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jan. DIVISIONAL RANKINGS POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS WOMEN'S POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS. Rankings; Athletes. Subscribe to ESPN+. Alex Pereira (8-2, light-heavyweight)Latest UFC rankings update following the UFC 287 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. 7. The now former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has a bold take on Alex Pereira’s title win against Jiri Prochazka. The current UFC Light Heavyweight champion is Alex Pereira. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. SYDNEY – Alex Pereira and UFC president Dana White seem to be on the same page as far as which division “Poatan” belongs in. W-L-L. night (July 2, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena. Pereira on Saturday. P4P. Tickets. Former two-division kickboxing champion, Alex Pereira, is making a big jump up the rankings to take on No. 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. P4P. Kevin Holland was one of UFC 287’s. 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. Acc. Although Pereira called. All Athletes; Record Book; News; UFC 30;. 12. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) will look to reclaim the middleweight title from Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) when the pair run things back in the UFC 287 headliner on April 8 in Miami. The rankings themselves are bs like you’re pointing out. NEW YORK – Alex Pereira is middleweight champion, thanks to honesty from his corner heading into the fifth round of his title fight Saturday at UFC 281. Israel Adesanya 2. Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya were intense as ever as they came face-to-face for the final time before their. 1. 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 Championship. The highlight of the UFC rankings update is Alex Pereira’s surging entry into the pound-for-pound top five. UFC 286: Pereira vs. Pereira was able to defeat Adesanya for. Alex Pereira captured a UFC title in a second division Saturday, becoming the new light heavyweight champion with a second-round knockout of Jiri Prochazka in the UFC 295 main event at Madison. 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. Aaron Chow. PereiraAlex Pereira has had enough of hearing what Anthony Smith thinks of him. The UFC’s light heavyweight has a new champion and his name is Alex Pereira. Alex Pereira: UFC 287 - Pereira vs. The Brazilian was making his highly anticipated 205lbs division debut against. The former UFC middleweight champion made a successful move up to 205 pounds Saturday, when he defeated former light. 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. , Nov. Don't Miss A Battle For The Middleweight Title at UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira, Live From Madison Square Garden In New York City On Saturday November 12, 2022UFC Rankings update: Alex Pereira breaks into P4P top-5, Stipe Miocic falls down heavyweight ranks following Tom Aspinall's interim title win Alex Pereira breaks into top-5 of pound-for-pound. Farah Hannoun. Former UFC middleweight champion and multidivision kickboxing champion Alex Pereira is moving up in weight after his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya last weekend. 15. 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. DC & RC. Alex Pereira debuts in a new UFC weight class, against a fearsome opponent. 0 Hypes. In the aftermath of Noche UFC, MMA News has you covered with this week's updates to the official UFC rankings. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. With Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight and winning at UFC 291, the former No. Alex Pereira has secured the spot of No. 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. – Phil Hawes thinks we might get a new look from Israel Adesanya. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall shake up pound-for-pound chart in official UFC rankings update. Jamahal Hill thinks Jiri Prochazka will have to use all his tools to beat Alex Pereira. 5 in the rankings following his impressive victory over Jiri Procházka. Alex Pereira Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Alex Pereira is not only the undisputed UFC middleweight champion after beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 ,. Strickland (27-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) stunned the masses when he defeated Adesanya (24-2. : 100% TD Def. Alex Pereira: UFC 287 - Pereira vs. Now, UFC 295 on Nov. Alex Pereira knew Sean Strickland could beat Israel Adesanya, and now the rest of the world does too. It’s hard to put into perspective the immense pressure that was on Adesanya (24-2. Atualmente, é o Campeão Meio-Pesado do. Alex Pereira knew he was going to win a UFC title when he left Teixeira MMA & Fitness in Connecticut to go to New York City for UFC 281. Former UFC middleweight champion Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) announced that he will move up to 205 pounds after losing his middleweight title to Israel Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) by knockout at UFC 287. UFC 295 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. 2; Pereira No. Smith, 35, returned to the win column in the UFC Singapore co-main event this past weekend, defeating Ryan Spann via a. 14 at AO Arena in Manchester, England. (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. 11 Str. Matt Frevola, Nazim Sadykov and Dennis Buzukja eat with their team. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. 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. 11 in New. Subscribe to ESPN+. “I was like, ‘I love it that you’re going. Pereira’s ascent caused a ripple effect, pushing. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Alex Pereira is the only person to knock out Israel Adesanya – and he's done it twice. P4P. With Pereira. UFC pound for pound rankings: Alex Pereira enters top 10 after historic win at UFC 295. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Alex Pereira’s new weight class could help him with an important aspect of his game. 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. (previous ranking shown): Alex Pereira def. 50. After TKO'ing the former divisional kingpin at 205-pounds, 'Poatan' found his efforts rewarded with a. Prochazka was. At No. Jon Jones (27-1-0) UFC Heavyweight 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. Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira are two meteors on a collision course at UFC 295. Prochazka was suspended 45 days for. Ahead of his UFC on ESPN 44 bout Saturday, Jacoby (18-6-1 MMA, 6-3-1 UFC) was eager to volunteer to welcome Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) to light heavyweight. Jan Blachowicz Expects Alex Pereira to Spoil Jamahal Hill’s. Alex Pereira has always been an impossibly huge middleweight, but his days at 185 pounds may be coming to an end. The men’s UFC pound for pound rankings is the cream of the crop when it comes to MMA top-10 lists. "The Korean Zombie," MMA News has you covered with this week's updates to the official UFC rankings. Following the conclusion of the UFC 293 main event Saturday in Sydney, Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) indicated he’s no longer pursuing a middleweight return. Pereira. For now, lightweight. Alex Pereira has not shortage of options for his first UFC fight at light heavyweight. DC & RC. Subscribe to ESPN+. Last defence . Alex Pereira. night (April 8, 2023) at Kaseya Center in Miami, featuring movement from Alex Pereira and. 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. Alex Pereira has fought just three times in the UFC. PFL. Jiri Prochazka +105, vacant light heavyweight title. Pereira pits Alex Poatan Pereira vs Jiri BJP Prochazka fight in Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States on Nov 11, 2023. Check Out All The RankingsFarah Hannoun. UFC 295 was monumental for Alex Pereira. The. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. "I. The Brazilian’s record-setting pace to two-division champion status certainly puts him in the conversation, but in the end our panel stopped just shy of. 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). Brazilian Mixed Martial Art (MMA) star Alex Pereira, who made headlines at. Saint-Denis is sharing his spot with. Alex "Poatan" Pereira is a 35 year old male fighter from Brazil with 7 pro wins and 1 losses. Following the conclusion of the main event, UFC president Dana White, who sits at matchmaking. April 9, 2023 10:15 am ET. He is the first UFC fighter to. Pereira stopped Jiri Prochazka via TKO at 4:08 of the second round Saturday. Alex Sandro Silva Pereira (born 7 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. 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%. ET) Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira debuts in a new UFC weight class, against a fearsome opponent. 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a second weight class CBSSports. Champions. Sean Thomas Strickland is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC 's M iddleweight division. Brazilian Mixed Martial Art (MMA) star Alex Pereira, who made headlines at UFC 295 by winning second title, has jumped into top five spot in CBS Sports' pound-for-pound rankings. UFC P4P rankings: Alex Pereira breaks into top-5 of pound-for-pound following title win at UFC 295 Alex Pereira breaks into top-5 of pound-for-pound. The staredown alone could have earned Alex Pereira a spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, but. The Brazilian is currently the No. Alex Pereira is currently the only Brazilian man holding a UFC belt, and he has a tough task ahead. Alex Pereira has climbed to top 5 spot in the rankings after making history at UFC 295. Sean Strickland. Divisional Rankings. Divisional 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. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. Alex Pereira's win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 got him more than just the divisional strap. Alex Pereira made history at UFC 295. Prochazka and Pereira will fight for their second UFC championships in four and seven UFC fights, respectively, on. Pereira (5-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) defeated Silva (22-7 MMA, 3-1 UFC) via a unanimous. 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. 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. - Significant Striking Accuracy As your new light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira surged to No. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early. NEWS FEATURES FIGHT FINDER PODCASTS VIDEOS RANKINGS FORUM BOXING MORE FIGHT ODDS UFC NEWS ONE NEWS PFL NEWS BELLATOR NEWS WOMEN'S MMA NEWS Alex Pereira is a UFC champion after just eight pro MMA fights and his win over Israel Adesanya has caused chaos in the Pound-for-Pound ranks. El perfil del peleador Alex Pereira de Brasil en ESPN DEPORTES. The main. During his post-fight interview, Pereria. RELATED: MMA Coaches Break Down The UFC 281 Main Event. “In my personal opinion, (Ankalaev) hasn’t earned the shot – just like Jan has to go out and get another shot, and get another. Stay on current site or go to US version. 3; in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of October 24, 2023, he is at No. With “Poatan” announcing that he is ready to make the move from 185 pounds to 205 pounds, several. Saturday's fights in Salt Lake City unlocked a myriad of exciting. Alex Pereira has been training hard ahead of his first defense of the UFC middleweight title and insists that he is "very confident" of going up against Israel Adesanya for the fourth time in combat sNEW YORK – Glover Teixeira likes Jamahal Hill as a next opponent for Alex Pereira. Sean O’Malley. April 13, 2023 9:35 am ET. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. 12, 2022) in New York City, Alex Pereira rocketed up the Middleweight rankings into the top slot as 185-pound. Alex Pereira enters middleweight. : 62%. 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. 3 in the light heavyweight rankings, Blachowicz is a high tier opponent for "Poatan", and a victory for either. Danny Segura and Abbey Subhan. Adesanya had several in-cage. Go Behind The Scenes With The Athletes Fighting At UFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira In New York On November 11, 2023. Hill does think. The "Last. The staredown alone could have earned Alex Pereira a spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, but. Pereira upset Adesanya for the title this past November and also holds two kickboxing wins over him. 4-ranked Sean Strickland on July 2, 2022. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. Robert Whittaker didn’t expect Alex Pereira to fight for a UFC title so soon. 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. Dan Hardy sees Alex Pereira getting the best of Israel Adesanya again. from MMA Fighting:. The former Glory kickboxing champion picked up his second win under the UFC banner outpointing Bruno Silva in a hard-fought battle to open up the main card for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 203. Advertisement Pereira took on Jiri Prochazka in the main event of. 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 Promotion: UFC. Newly-crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira shook up the 185-pound rankings, as well as the pound-for-pound list, by stopping former division. 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. (Photo by Jeff. 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. 6 in the UFC’s 185-pound division. Alex Pereira defeated Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 on November 12, 2023, and became the new UFC light. 14. Marvin Vettori 5. 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. Anthony Smith. Edwards (21-3 MM). 4; Pereira No. Subscribe to ESPN+. Rankings Report | Week of November 13, 2023. Rankings Show: Jon Jones vs. 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. Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings Alex Pereira has proven to be a quick study when it comes to mixed. [8] Foi duplo campeão mundial de Kickboxing pelo Glory, e duplo campeão mundial de MMA pelo UFC. Israel Adesanya 2. UFC 295 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Alex Pereira Not Interested in Return to Middleweight Division. Alex Pereira made history at UFC 295. Divisional Rankings. Who are Alex Pereira’s parents? Alex Pereira is very close to his mother named Maria Zilma. August 6, 2022 6:53 pm ET. UFC 291 played host to Justin Gaethje's revenge on Dustin Poirier, Alex Pereira's successful light heavyweight debut and more. Michel Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. LONDON – Marvin Vettori is confident his championship chances still are strong. Divisional Rankings. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alex Pereira from Brazil on ESPN. 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. Khamzat Chimaev thinks he’d have an easy time with newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira. UFC 287 (4/8/23) Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at 4:21 of the second. 1 pound-for-pound in the official UFC rankings and also set himself up for a potentially even greater 2023. Rankings. The former two-division Glory kickboxing champion had a spectacular UFC debut at Saturday’s UFC 268. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Récord 2022: 3-0 (DU sobre Bruno Silva; KO1 sobre Sean Strickland; TKO5 sobre Israel Adesanya) Ranking 2022 de ESPN MMA: Sin clasificar. Alex Pereira entered the light heavyweight list straight at No. Divisional Rankings. Here, though, are five fights to make following UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. Sportsnaut UFC light heavyweight rankings: Alex Pereira takes top spot after KO win at UFC 295 Story by Jason Burgos • 1w The UFC light heavyweight. 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. Pereira thus became the ninth fighter to win UFC championships in two weight classes. ‘Poatan’ called out Adesanya in his post-fight interview after he submitted Jiří Procházka via TKO to win the light heavyweight championship. Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Stamp Fairtex can officially. Michel Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. By the end of Saturday night, Alex Pereira laid claim to the light heavyweight title that has been tossed around like a. The division. 23): Jan Blachowicz (-120), Alex. The fight played out primarily on the feet, but the former. Pereira is not currently booked for any fights. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. 13-0. Alex Pereira Aims For Another Signature Moment In… Former Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira Hopes Winning The Light Heavyweight Title At UFC 295 Cements Himself As One AthletesUFC president Dana White announced a light heavyweight title fight between former belt-holders Jiří Procházka and Alex Pereira will become the co-main event of UFC 295 on Nov.