Alex Pereira Recalls Addiction That Saw Him Drink ‘Almost A Liter A Day’

UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has looked back on the darker times of his life, which saw him battle an intense addiction prior to finding global success in combat sports. Currently, Pereira is on top of the world. While he reached that peak in…

UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has looked back on the darker times of his life, which saw him battle an intense addiction prior to finding global success in combat sports. Currently, Pereira is on top of the world. While he reached that peak in his previous sport, achieving two-division champion status under the GLORY Kickboxing…

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Israel Adesanya Reacts To ‘Poetic’ Parallels In His & Alex Pereira’s Title Wins

Israel Adesanya is still handling his loss to Alex Pereira like a champion. In the weeks since Adesanya faced a third defeat at the hands of Pereira, suffering a TKO in the fifth round of their UFC 281 main event after losing twice to him in kickboxing…

Israel Adesanya is still handling his loss to Alex Pereira like a champion. In the weeks since Adesanya faced a third defeat at the hands of Pereira, suffering a TKO in the fifth round of their UFC 281 main event after losing twice to him in kickboxing, fans have been dissecting every inch of that…

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Alex Pereira calls out Khamzat Chimaev, touts defense in indigenous wrestling match

Alex PereiraRecently minted undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has once again weighed up a potential fight against undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev – touting his own wrestling defense in the form of an indigenous wrestling match. Pereira, who recently claimed how he approached the UFC about potentially booking him against unbeaten wrestling ace, Chimaev atop […]

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Recently minted undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has once again weighed up a potential fight against undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev – touting his own wrestling defense in the form of an indigenous wrestling match.

Pereira, who recently claimed how he approached the UFC about potentially booking him against unbeaten wrestling ace, Chimaev atop January’s UFC 283 card in his native Brazil – offering to make the walk at the light heavyweight limit of 205lbs as to avoid a substantial weight cut for both on such short notice.

According to the Sao Paulo native, however, Chimaev rejected the offer to fight him in Rio de Janeiro – a claim the latter has since denied. 

For Chimaev, the AllStars MMA staple has been continuously linked with a title-eliminator at welterweight against former interim titleholder, Colby Covington, however, has yet to book his next UFC outing.

Last time out, Chimaev improved to 12-0 as a professional, defeating upcoming UFC Fight Night Orlando main event star, Kevin Holland with a dominant first round D’Arce choke win. 

Touting his own takedown defense as rumblings of a fight against Chimaev continue to take a foothold, Alex Pereira shared footage of himself taking part in an indigenous wrestling match – with the caption, “(Khamzat) Chimaev trying to take me down.”

In response to Pereira, Chimaev mocked the Brazilian striker’s defense, questioning “ this is your level?” among a slew of laughing face emojis. 

Alex Pereira is expected to rematch Israel Adesanya next

Winning the undisputed middleweight title earlier this month with a stunning fifth round standing TKO win over former titleholder, Israel Adesanya. In the time since his spectacular Madison Square Garden victory, Alex Pereira has welcomed an immediate title re-run with the Nigerian-Kiwi next. 

Pereira’s fifth round knockout win to land the middleweight title followed prior victories over Sean Strickland, Bruno Silva, and Andreas Michailidis during his short tenure under the Dana White-led UFC banner.

MMA Tracker: Pereira/Adesanya Update, Conor McGregor News

Good morning, MMA fans! Welcome to the MMA News Tracker! Here are some of the latest happenings across the world of MMA. Alex Pereira Sets Timeline For Potential Israel Adesanya Rematch Immediately following Alex Pereira’s victory over Israel Ade…

Good morning, MMA fans! Welcome to the MMA News Tracker! Here are some of the latest happenings across the world of MMA. Alex Pereira Sets Timeline For Potential Israel Adesanya Rematch Immediately following Alex Pereira’s victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 earlier this month, there has been an expectation of a rematch between the…

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Alex Pereira Offers Bet In Response To Schaub’s Khamzat Chimaev Claim

UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has responded after former heavyweight Brendan Schaub backed Khamzat Chimaev to defeat the Brazilian. Earlier this month, Pereira secured a quick rise to the top at 185 pounds, stopping two-time kickboxing rival I…

UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has responded after former heavyweight Brendan Schaub backed Khamzat Chimaev to defeat the Brazilian. Earlier this month, Pereira secured a quick rise to the top at 185 pounds, stopping two-time kickboxing rival Israel Adesanya in the final round of their UFC 281 headliner at Madison Square Garden. While talk of…

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Alex Pereira Makes Big Claim About Khamzat Chimaev Fight Negotiations

UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has responded to Khamzat Chimaev’s callouts for a fight at UFC 283. Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title at UFC 281, winning by fifth-round TKO. It was the third fight between the two …

UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has responded to Khamzat Chimaev’s callouts for a fight at UFC 283. Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title at UFC 281, winning by fifth-round TKO. It was the third fight between the two after Pereira won back-to-back fights over him in Glory Kickboxing. Pereira will likely face Adesanya…

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