Alex Pereira News

Curtis Calhoun - October 29, 2025

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira didn’t take kindly to Joaquin Buckley’s recent claims about a middleweight fight that never came to fruition. Alex Pereira got his revenge earlier this month at UFC 320 as he defeated Magomed Ankalaev by TKO to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title. Pereira avenged his lone light heavyweight loss and is back on the throne of the 205 lb division.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 28, 2025

As fans await Alex Pereira’s next move, one top UFC contender doesn’t think “Poatan” will meet Jiri Prochazka again next. Pereira is coming off a first-round knockout victory to reclaim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Speaking to reporters after the fight, Pereira revealed he wants a heavyweight showdown with Jon Jones at the White House. UFC CEO Dana White admitted he’d prefer it if Pereira stays at light heavyweight, but he didn’t rule out “Poatan’s” request.

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2025

UFC light heavyweight kingpin Alex Pereira was not overly sympathetic following today’s No Contest between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) and Gane (13-2 MMA) collided for the promotion’s undisputed heavyweight title in the headliner of today’s pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately for fight fans, and really all involved, today’s heavyweight title fight ended in disaster.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 23, 2025

One key fighter on the UFC 321 card doesn’t believe Alex Pereira would stick around at heavyweight for more than a super fight. Pereira has publicly expressed interest in a clash with Jon Jones on the UFC White House card. “Poatan” has even said he’d rather fight “Bones” than the winner of the heavyweight title bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. In the past, Jones has been receptive to the idea of fighting Pereira.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 21, 2025

Alex Pereira is calling for a UFC White House clash with Jon Jones, and a top contender thinks the dream fight would be a close call. After starching Magomed Ankalaev in the first round of their rematch to reclaim the light heavyweight gold, Pereira started a moment of silence for Jones’ late brother Arthur. When speaking to reporters later on, Pereira admitted that his initial plan was to call out “Bones” for a clash at the White House.

Harry Kettle - October 20, 2025

Joe Rogan is interested in seeing Alex Pereira and Jon Jones square off at next summer’s UFC White House event. Following his win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, Alex Pereira has made it crystal clear that he wants to fight Jon Jones at the White House next summer. He’s insisted that he wants to move up to heavyweight, and while he now once again holds the belt at 205 pounds, it doesn’t appear as if that’s going to put him off chasing this Jones bout.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 19, 2025

An ex-foe of Alex Pereira isn’t surprised that “Poatan” regained the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by knocking Magomed Ankalaev out. Pereira had lost the 205-pound gold to Ankalaev back in March. He got his revenge in the main event of UFC 320. “Poatan” stopped Ankalaev quickly in the opening frame.

Dylan Bowker - October 16, 2025

Alex Pereira recently gave Melissa Croden some props and the UFC debutant was quite enthusiastic about it. Melissa Croden will clash with Tainara Lisboa at UFC Vancouver on October 18th. Croden appeared on MMA Canada to touch on her clash with the Brazilian mixed martial artist as well as some recent feedback from another prolific South American fighter. Alex Pereira had some complimentary things to say about Croden’s archery skills in a video showcased on the UFC Canada Instagram page. ‘Poatan’ has generated some viral clips in the past showcasing his aptitude at archery so it seemed apropos to have him comment on the footage of the Canadian combatant.

Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2025

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira isn’t buying what Magomed Ankalaev is selling in the weeks after UFC 320. Alex Pereira got his revenge against Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 320 main event earlier this month. Just months after Ankalaev handed Pereira his first light heavyweight defeat, Pereira knocked out Ankalaev in under two minutes in their highly anticipated rematch.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 15, 2025

If Khamzat Chimaev gets to share the Octagon with Alex Pereira, he might just tempt fate. It’s hard for MMA fans to imagine that if Chimaev were to meet “Poatan” he won’t attempt takedowns right away. Pereira is viewed as one of the UFC’s most dangerous strikers today. He dusted Magomed Ankalaev in just over a minute to reclaim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in early October.

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2025

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira believes Jon Jones is still interested in battling him in a superfight. Ever since UFC 320, Alex Pereira has been the talk of the mixed martial arts world. He knocked out Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim his UFC light heavyweight championship, cementing his legacy as one of the most unique and intriguing fighters in the history of mixed martial arts – and combat sports as a whole.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 12, 2025

Alex Pereira knew he didn’t walk out of UFC 320 unscathed, and he has gotten an official diagnosis. Pereira handled business in his rematch with Magomed Ankalaev, reclaiming the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship via first-round TKO. While “Poatan” got his revenge, he told reporters that he believed he suffered a broken foot during the bout that barely lasted over one minute.

Harry Kettle - October 10, 2025

Kamaru Usman has explained why he’s interested in seeing Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 3 take place. Last weekend, Alex Pereira finished Magomed Ankalaev via TKO to recapture the UFC light heavyweight championship. It was a huge moment for ‘Poatan’, and it was one that not a lot of people realistically saw coming. Now, many have started focusing on what’s next for the Brazilian sensation.

Curtis Calhoun - October 9, 2025

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Alex Pereira could cement himself as the greatest of all time with a heavyweight win over Jon Jones. Alex Pereira got his revenge over Magomed Ankalaev last Saturday at UFC 320 to reclaim the light heavyweight title. He knocked out Ankalaev in under two minutes to reclaim the belt, just months after Ankalaev outpointed him in their first fight at UFC 313.

Harry Kettle - October 9, 2025

UFC legend Charles Oliveira has given his thoughts on a potential showdown between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones. While it’s far from confirmed, Alex Pereira has made it crystal clear that he wants to battle Jon Jones at the White House next year. While it would likely be a lucrative fight for the promotion, Dana White has made it known that he isn’t so sure he can trust ‘Bones’ after everything he’s put him through over the years, and especially in the last few months.

Harry Kettle - October 9, 2025

Israel Adesanya believes Carlos Ulberg should receive the next UFC light heavyweight championship shot against Alex Pereira. In the wake of his knockout win over Dominick Reyes, there was a lot of talk about Carlos Ulberg receiving the next title shot at 205 pounds. Of course, we had to wait and see how the UFC 320 main event played out, and we now know that Alex Pereira is once again the king of the division after finishing Magomed Ankalaev in the first round of their rematch.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 7, 2025

A former UFC veteran thinks Alex Pereira might be walking into a bad matchup against Jon Jones. Pereira is fresh off a first-round TKO finish over Magomed Ankalaev in their UFC 320 rematch. With the win, “Poatan” is now a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. During his post-fight speech, Pereira called for a moment of silence for Jones’ brother, Arthur, who passed away on Oct. 3. Pereira told reporters that his plan had been to call out “Bones” for a fight at the White House next year.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 7, 2025

If one ex-UFC champion is correct, then Alex Pereira might be the one to hand Jon Jones his first non-disqualification loss. Pereira has dazzled fight fans throughout his combat sports career, and he secured another signature moment this past Saturday. “Poatan” challenged Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in a rematch. Pereira had lost the gold in their first encounter, but things were quite different at UFC 320.