Alex Pereira News
Alex Pereira may have suffered major injury in UFC 320 win over Magomed Ankalaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025
Two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira believes he might have suffered a big injury. Pereira fought Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 320 main event this past Saturday. This was a rematch with the 205-pound gold at stake. In their first encounter, Ankalaev took the light heavyweight title via unanimous decision. The rematch played out far differently, as “Poatan” stopped Ankalaev in the first round via TKO.
Khamzat Chimaev calls for showdown with Alex Pereira after UFC 320
Harry Kettle - October 5, 2025
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has teased a showdown with Alex Pereira following UFC 320. Last night, Alex Pereira shocked a lot of people by knocking out Magomed Ankalaev to win back the UFC light heavyweight championship. While many thought he was more than capable of getting the job done, his performance in the first fight didn’t give many hope that he would be able to turn things around in the rematch. Alas, he did, and he did so pretty emphatically.
Dana White gives interesting response to Alex Pereira's heavyweight request following UFC 320
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025
UFC 320 is in the books, and Dana White has a response to a potential heavyweight move for Alex Pereira. “Poatan” walked into T-Mobile Arena with something to prove this past Saturday. Pereira and his team insisted that he was not 100 percent during his first meeting with Magomed Ankalaev back in March. Pereira had a chance to prove it in the main event of UFC 320, and he did so in just over a minute. “Poatan” reclaimed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship with a first-round TKO finish over Ankalaev.
Alex Pereira reveals desire for Jon Jones fight at UFC White House
Harry Kettle - October 5, 2025
Alex Pereira has revealed his interest in squaring off with Jon Jones at next year’s highly anticipated UFC White House event. Last night at UFC 320, Alex Pereira once again proved why he is one of the greatest fighters of his generation. He went in there against Magomed Ankalaev and absolutely dominated him, securing a first round knockout to ensure he captured the UFC light heavyweight championship for the second time.
Pros react after Alex Pereira TKO's Magomedov Ankalaev at UFC 320
Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 320 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (20-2-1 MMA) and Pereira (14-3 MMA) had originally collided back in March of this year at UFC 313, where the 33-year-old Russian walked away with a unanimous decision victory to claim the promotion’s light heavyweight world title.
UFC 320 Results: Alex Pereira TKO's Magomed Ankalaev (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 320 event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA) and Pereira (12-3 MMA) originally collided back in March of this year at UFC 313, where the 33-year-old Russian walked away with a unanimous decision victory to claim the promotion’s light heavyweight world title.
UFC 320: 'Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025
The Octagon returns to T-Mobile Arena for tonight’s UFC 320 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA) and Pereira (12-3 MMA) originally collided back in March of this year at UFC 313, where the 33-year-old Russian walked away with a unanimous decision victory to claim the promotion’s light heavyweight world title.
Magomed Ankalaev could get knocked out at UFC 320, says former Pereira opponent
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2025
UFC fighter Dustin Jacoby believes that Alex Pereira stands a good chance of knocking Magomed Ankalaev out. Tonight, Magomed Ankalaev will defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 320. It looks set to be one of the most intriguing fights of the year thus far, especially in the wake of ‘Big Ank’ actually taking the belt from ‘Poatan’ in their first fight.
'Something's different'... Israel Adesanya sides with longtime rival in Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 prediction
Curtis Calhoun - October 2, 2025
Alex Pereira’s four-time combat sports rival, Israel Adesanya, predicts the Brazilian will dethrone Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will look for revenge this weekend when he takes on newly minted light heavyweight titleholder Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 320 main event. Their rematch comes just months after Ankalaev ended Pereira’s unbeaten light heavyweight run, defeating Pereira by unanimous decision to secure the title.
Alex Pereira puzzled by Tom Aspinall's comments about his resume prior to UFC 320
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2025
Alex Pereira can’t wrap his head around recent comments from UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall. Pereira’s attention has been on avenging his loss to Magomed Ankalaev back in March. “Poatan” lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship via unanimous decision, and he’ll have a chance to reclaim the gold at UFC 320 on Saturday. A slew of pro MMA fighters have weighed in on the rematch, including Aspinall.
Magomed Ankalaev makes bold promise ahead of Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 320
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev has made quite the promise ahead of his UFC 320 rematch against Alex Pereira. Ankalaev walked away with the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship following his first meeting with Pereira back in March. He was able to get “Poatan” moving back throughout the fight, and the judges took note. Ahead of the rematch, which is scheduled for Saturday inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the trash talk has been revved up.
Alex Pereira shows interest in Carlos Ulberg fight following UFC 320
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2025
UFC star Alex Pereira has shown interest in squaring off with Carlos Ulberg after his title fight at UFC 320 this weekend. On Saturday night, Alex Pereira’s aim is simple: defeat Magomed Ankalaev and recapture the UFC light heavyweight championship. Of course, that’s going to be easier said than done, and ‘Poatan’ knows that he will have to be at his absolute best if he’s serious about getting the better of the champion.
Alex Pereira will "crush" Magomed Ankalaev in UFC 320 rematch, claims UFC legend
Harry Kettle - October 1, 2025
UFC legend Stephen Thompson believes Alex Pereira will get his revenge against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. On Saturday night, Alex Pereira will challenge Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight championship. It’s the same clash we saw earlier this year and in their first meeting, it was Ankalaev who was able to snatch the title away from ‘Poatan’. This time around, of course, the Brazilian sensation will be hoping to make the necessary adjustments to win him back the crown.
Alex Pereira considers possible move to UFC heavyweight division
Harry Kettle - October 1, 2025
Alex Pereira has given his thoughts on a possible move up to the heavyweight division following UFC 320. On Saturday night, Alex Pereira will attempt to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight championship. He’ll do so by going up against Magomed Ankalaev, the same man that took the belt from him earlier this year. As you can imagine, there’s a lot of pressure on the shoulders of ‘Poatan’ as he tries to overcome a challenge many doubt he can pull off.
Alex Pereira responds to Magomed Ankalaev's coach's questionable remarks about his KO power ahead of UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2025
Former UFC champion Alex Pereira took notice of Magomed Ankalaev’s head coach’s claims that he doesn’t possess knockout power. Former UFC light heavyweight king Alex Pereira is days away from a second chance at handing Magomed Ankalaev a loss this Saturday at UFC 320. Pereira lost to Ankalaev by unanimous decision earlier this year at UFC 313, setting up an immediate rematch between the two top light heavyweights.
Magomed Ankalaev shares bold prediction for Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 320
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev plans to make a statement in the main event of UFC 320. Ankalaev is set to defend his light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 320 in a rematch against Alex Pereira. Ankalaev won the belt earlier this year as he beat Pereira by decision.
Alex Pereira attempts to explain Magomed Ankalaev conflict as tension builds
Harry Kettle - September 30, 2025
Alex Pereira has given his thoughts on the ongoing conflict between himself and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 320. In the last few years, Alex Pereira has been a real MVP for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is always willing to take on whatever challenge they throw his way and because of that, he has earned the respect of the masses in the world of mixed martial arts.
Alex Pereira's knockout power questioned by Magomed Ankalaev's coach ahead of UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - September 29, 2025
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira doesn’t have one-punch knockout power, according to Magomed Ankalaev’s longtime coach. UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev’s first title defense will come against the man he won a title against, Alex Pereira, in the UFC 320 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. The rematch comes just months after Ankalaev defeated Pereira by unanimous decision to end Pereira’s historic light heavyweight title reign.