Alex Pereira News
Dricus du Plessis rages at Alex Pereira for calling him a "scared clown" over fight talks
Curtis Calhoun - September 16, 2024
Tensions are intensifying between UFC champions Dricus du Plessis and Alex Pereira ahead of a potential high-stakes super fight. Du Plessis is fresh off a triumphant first title defense against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. He’ll likely face Sean Strickland for his next title defense, although the UFC has yet to announce the booking formally.
Alex Pereira plans to train with Jon Jones ahead of his Octagon return at UFC 309: “I want to grab his experience”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 16, 2024
Forget a super fight, Alex Pereira wants to train with Jon Jones. The stars were out for UFC 306 inside the Sphere in Las Vegas this past Saturday night. UFC heavyweight champion Jones and light heavyweight titleholder Pereira were both in attendance and got a chance to link up.
Francis Ngannou heaps praise on 'mean' Alex Pereira: "You're going to get some tough nights against him"
Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2024
PFL heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou has a lot of respect for UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. ‘The Predator’ is currently set to make his return to the cage next month in Saudi Arabia. Back for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring earlier this year, Francis Ngannou will face Renan Ferreira. The bout will be the heavyweight’s first in the cage since leaving the UFC in 2023, and his first in the PFL cage.
Chael Sonnen claims Alex Pereira was “not sincere” with his callout of Dricus du Plessis: “The play here was a final nail in the coffin of his rivalry with Adesanya”
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe Alex Pereira was being sincere when he challenged Dricus du Plessis recently. As we know, Alex Pereira is easily one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts. He also happens to be one of the most successful, too. He has won world titles in two weight classes in the UFC, and he is the current king of the light heavyweight division.
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to Alex Pereira’s callout of Dricus du Plessis: “That’s why people love him”
Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has given his thoughts on Alex Pereira opting to call out Dricus du Plessis. In the eyes of many, Alex Pereira is one of the most exciting fighters on the planet right now. In addition to winning world titles in two weight classes, he appears ready and willing to take on just about anyone. Even at middleweight, he’s entertaining the idea of going back down to battle Dricus du Plessis.
Alex Pereira doubles down on middleweight return vs. Dricus du Plessis: "Bring your will"
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira didn’t take long to respond to Dricus du Plessis’s latest taunts on social media about a potential fight. Pereira will defend the UFC light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. He returns to the Octagon after successful defenses against Jamahal Hill and Jiří Procházka in 2024.
Dricus du Plessis disses Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland following UFC middleweight title callout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
Dricus du Plessis has fired a shot at UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, after hinting at moving back down in weight. “Stillknocks” is the current UFC Middleweight Champion, fresh off a successful title defense against Israel Adesanya. Recently, Pereira expressed his belief that “Izzy” may have been injured in that title fight. Adesanya responded by admitting that “Poatan” knows his tendencies inside the Octagon all too well.
Glover Teixeira believes Alex Pereira can "beat anyone at heavyweight" if he moves up: "The guy is a beast"
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2024
Glover Teixeira believes his protege Alex Pereira can have a ton of success at heavyweight if he does move up. Periera is the former middleweight and current light heavyweight champion. The Brazilian has hinted at a potential move up to heavyweight in the future, and if he does, Teixeira thinks Pereira can beat anyone at heavyweight.
Israel Adesanya responds to Alex Pereira's suspension that he entered UFC 305 with an injury: "This guy knows me"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has responded to Alex Pereira. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 305 earlier this month. Back for the first time since a loss to Sean Strickland last year, Israel Adesanya faced Dricus du Plessis. While the former middleweight champion had some success against ‘Stillknocks’, he suffered a fourth-round submission loss.
Robert Whittaker warns Alex Pereira against potential Dricus du Plessis middleweight clash
Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker believes Alex Pereira would fall well short of the bar in a potential clash with Dricus du Plessis at 185lbs. Whittaker will face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi in his middleweight return. He and Chimaev were scheduled to headline UFC Saudi Arabia earlier this year before Chimaev withdrew due to an illness.
Magomed Ankalaev refutes Alex Pereira's claims of avoiding UFC 307 title fight: "I’m gonna make you eat your words"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev has refuted a claim made by UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira. When it was announced that Pereira’s next title defense would be against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, some fans were left puzzled. While a scrap between “Poatan” and Rountree figures to be an exciting standup banger for as long as it’ll last, many believe that Ankalaev is due for another UFC title shot.
Alex Pereira wonders if Israel Adesanya was injured in loss to Dricus du Plessis
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 25, 2024
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, wonders if Israel Adesanya fought Dricus du Plessis with an injury. Adesanya challenged du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship in Perth, Australia in the UFC 305 headliner. The two had an exciting title fight that went to the championship rounds.
Spoiler Alert! Khalil Rountree Jr. will "walk through" Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2024
Khalil Rountree Jr. is going to shock a lot of people this October when he “walks through” Alex Pereira at UFC 307. That’s according to former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen, who believes ‘Poatan’ is tailor made for ‘The War Horse’.
Joe Rogan wants to see the UFC book Alex Pereira vs. Dricus du Plessis: “I’ll fly to the moon to commentate that fight”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan wants to see the promotion book Alex Pereira vs Dricus du Plessis in a champion vs champion superfight. As we know, Dricus du Plessis is the undisputed UFC middleweight champion. He was able to climb to the top of the mountain by defeating Sean Strickland for the belt earlier this year. Then, last weekend, he submitted Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of their UFC 305 main event to remain champion.
Sean Strickland reacts to Alex Pereira's potential return to middleweight: "He looked like death..."
Curtis Calhoun - August 21, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland reacted to Alex Pereira’s recent tease that he might return to the division after watching UFC 305. Strickland is the likely next title challenger for Dricus du Plessis after UFC 305 last weekend. Du Plessis overcame a back-and-forth first three rounds of the fight to submit Israel Adesanya by rear-naked choke to retain the belt.
Khalil Rountree reveals he isn't planning on shooting takedowns against Alex Pereira
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2024
Khalil Rountree has revealed that he’s not planning on shooting takedowns when he collides with Alex Pereira. At UFC 307, Khalil Rountree faces the biggest test of his career. He will challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship in a fight that few can believe is really happening. While Khalil has had some controversies to overcome recently, Pereira has been busy ruling the division.
Magomed Ankalaev slams “biggest chicken” Alex Pereira for his callout of UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2024
UFC light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev has slammed divisional champion Alex Pereira for calling out Dricus du Plessis. As we know, Alex Pereira is the reigning king of the UFC light heavyweight division. He’s also set to return later this year to defend the crown against Khalil Rountree Jr. It comes on the heels of an incredible year thus far for him, in which he has knocked out Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka to retain the belt.
Dricus du Plessis reacts to Alex Pereira wanting UFC middleweight return: "We're going to hear the excuses"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 18, 2024
UFC 305 has wrapped up, and Alex Pereira certainly got people talking after Dricus du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya. “Poatan” was watching closely when du Plessis put the UFC Middleweight Championship at stake against Adesanya. The two collided inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia for an exciting title clash. “Stillknocks” maintained his hold on the gold with a fourth-round submission finish.