Israel Adesanya has the advantage over Alex Pereira heading into their UFC 287 middleweight title rematch, according to oddsmakers. PFL. The former middleweight king occupied the tenth spot in the rankings prior to the event. Alex Pereira’s UFC run is off to a great start. It’s officially Strickland’s world, and we’re all just living in it post-UFC 293. 1. #10. In the co-feature of UFC 291 , Blachowicz (29-9-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) welcomes former middleweight champ Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) to light heavyweight, in a key. Buy UFC 287 on ESPN+ PPV. Israel Adesanya 2. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews. According to Glover Teixeira, former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira’s move up to light heavyweight couldn’t have come at a better time. As of 8/30/2022 he is the #7 Middleweight in the UFC. The latest updates to the UFC rankings across all divisions are here. 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. Jiri Prochazka agrees with UFC 295 stoppage, vows to return 'stronger than ever'. Pereira knocked out Adesanya to capture the UFC. Pereira. [8] Foi duplo campeão mundial de Kickboxing pelo Glory, e duplo campeão mundial de MMA pelo UFC. The former middleweight champ claimed a title in his second weight class by finishing Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New. 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. Yes! Alex Pereira is a ranked fighter in the UFC. Champions. Dan Hardy sees Alex Pereira getting the best of Israel Adesanya again. 205. Avg. Tickets. As a result, the UFC 295 main event featured a vacant 205-pound title tilt between the former champion Jiri Prochazka and one-time middleweight king Alex Pereira. Champions. DC & RC. Alex Pereira won his second UFC championship, the light heavyweight title, at UFC 295. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 in New York. (Pay-per-view, 10 p. Subscribe to ESPN+. After Prochazka (29-4-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) vacated the 205-pound belt more than a year ago due to a serious shoulder injury, he finally got back in the. 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. P4P. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. Here, The Independent has constructed its own top 10, pound-for-pound rankings for men’s UFC fighters, to be updated throughout the year. 2 ranked middleweight Alex Pereira and No. Middleweight champion Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) rematches Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 287 main event at Kaseya Center in Miami. Alex Pereira 3 became a topic of conversation following UFC 295. Alex Pereira is still an. November 7, 2023 3:40 pm ET. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. View our carefully crafted ranking below, then light up the comments section to let us know what your Top 10 would look like. Whittaker (23-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) understands that the UFC’s fast track of. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) lost twice to Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in title fights – once by knockout and once in a close decision. Alex Pereira (7-1), campeón peso mediano UFC. 17-1-1. UFC pound for pound rankings: Alex Pereira enters top 10 after historic win at UFC 295. LAS VEGAS – Jon Jones thinks Alex Pereira has Israel Adesanya figured out. Prochazka and Pereira will fight for their second UFC championships in four and seven UFC fights, respectively, on. Enter The UFC Matchmaker SweepstakesFarah Hannoun. [8] Foi duplo campeão mundial de Kickboxing pelo Glory, e duplo campeão mundial de MMA pelo UFC. Former UFC middleweight champion Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) announced his move to 205 pounds after losing his title to Israel Adesanya by knockout in their UFC 287 rematch this month. For now, lightweight. Aspinall and Pavlovich are the best fast starters in UFC history, ranking No. 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. Andre Muniz and Dricus Du Plessis also saw. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 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. Sarah Stier/Getty. 22 TD Acc. Rankings. 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. As of 14 November 2023, he is #5 in the UFC men's pound-for. It was also good news for former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira, whose co-main event win at UFC 291 has seen him climb one spot to #10, a spot he now shares with expected next opponent. 7. 2 middleweight, honorable mention pound-for-pound Odds (as of 07. UFC Heavyweight . 24. 3 in the light heavyweight rankings, Blachowicz is a high tier opponent for "Poatan", and a victory for either. The UFC cage sounds great, too. 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. LONDON – Marvin Vettori is confident his championship chances still are strong. Matt Frevola, Nazim Sadykov and Dennis Buzukja eat with their team. “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. Sean Strickland expects the UFC to book an immediate rematch between middleweight champion Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. Alex Pereira has climbed to top 5 spot in the rankings after making history at UFC 295. Moreover, it was just his 11th UFC fight, and even won the ‘Performance of the Night’ honor with. LAS VEGAS – UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland thinks Israel Adesanya will be a lot more cautious against Alex Pereira in their rematch. The UFC light heavyweight rankings are a showcase of some of the very best fighters 205-pound fighters in the world. Fight summary of UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira has evolved. First streamed on Saturday, July 2, 2022. More. By Ryan Harkness Mar 27, 2022, 5:00pm EDT / newAnd his win over Oliveira made him the No. Reach: 79" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Jul 07, 1987 Career statistics: SLpM: 5. Rankings Report | Week of November 13, 2023. In his light heavyweight debut Saturday, Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) defeated former champion Blachowicz (29-10-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC) by split decision at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Alex Pereira Promotion: UFC. Divisional Rankings. – Phil Hawes thinks we might get a new look from Israel Adesanya. Israel Adesanya is now set to face the man who has defeated him twice in kickboxing, but the UFC middleweight champion is looking forward to their third pairing inside the octagon. Brazilian Mixed Martial Art (MMA) star Alex Pereira, who made headlines at. Alex Pereira. The rankings don’t matter. 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. At UFC 293, Strickland authored one of the biggest upsets in MMA history,. September 28, 2023 8:50 am ET. At UFC 295, Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) knocked out Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant light heavyweight title that Hill relinquished after he ruptured his Achilles tendon. Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff Writer Nov 12, 2023, 04:29 PM. Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings Alex Pereira has proven to be a quick study when it comes to mixed. Farah Hannoun. 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. With the victory, Brendan Allen has now moved up 2 spots in the UFC official rankings. 10. Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) Past five: Blachowicz 3-1-1, Pereira 4-1 Division: Light heavyweight Rankings: Blachowicz No. Reach: 79" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Jul 07, 1987 Career statistics: SLpM: 5. Volkanovski took care of business this past year, going 2-0 to remain. Alex Pereira debuts in a new UFC weight class, against a fearsome opponent. 00. 14. Saturday's fights in Salt Lake City unlocked a myriad of exciting. Alex Pereira knew Sean Strickland could beat Israel Adesanya, and now the rest of the world does too. UFC 295 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Alex Pereira Not Interested in Return to Middleweight Division. Somehow, that never happened for Pereira, who deservingly returned to the top 10 of CBS Sports' pound-for-pound rankings. Middleweight. Alex Pereira beat a former UFC light heavyweight champion at UFC 291 to become an immediate contender in a new division. 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. : 0. Middleweight champion Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) rematches Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 287 main event at Kaseya Center in Miami. Pereira also competed in promotions such as It's Showtime and SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship, and in MMA for Jungle Fight and LFA. Obtén las últimas noticias, estadísticas en vivo y mira sus videos destacados. Alex “Poatan” Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC light heavyweight division, and the former UFC middelweight champion Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. Pereira will get to test himself against former light. Before the first question was even asked,. 24. Rankings: None Odds (as of 07. – UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has warned Alex Pereira that challenging him will have him in for a rude awakening. Alex Pereira Promotion: UFC. Alex Pereira beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 to claim middleweight gold. View fighter info . 23): Jan Blachowicz (-120), Alex. Adesanya 2 Apr / 08 / 2023: KO (Punches). Atualmente, é o Campeão Meio-Pesado do. Acc. What is Alex Pereira’s ranking? In the UFC Light Heavyweight rankings as of August 1, 2023, he is ranked No. Israel Adesanya can only see one circumstance that would lead to him sharing the cage with Alex Pereira one more time. Sean O’Malley. Tags. 10. Alex Pereira will move up to light heavyweight following his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287. 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. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Adesanya was stopped by Alex Pereira via strikes at 2:01 of the. With Pereira. Prochazka appeared to have him reeling with a few overhand rights in Round 2. 1 at middleweight. The former UFC middleweight champion overcame early trouble against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 on Saturday in Salt Lake City to secure. “Poatan” called out Adesanya in his post-fight. Chael Sonnen thinks Alex Pereira is the Fighter of the Year if he can capture the light heavyweight title at UFC 295. Former two-division kickboxing champion, Alex Pereira, is making a big jump up the rankings to take on No. More : UFC. "I. P4P. Following the conclusion of the main event, UFC president Dana White, who sits at matchmaking. Glover Teixeira, a longtime. Certain things just aren’t supposed to go together like pineapple and pizza and Kayne West and any form of social media. 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 at UFC 295. 50. 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. Now they’ll meet in an immediate rematch Saturday night at UFC 287. With the win, “Poatan” is expected to face Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) for the. When former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya thinks back on the combined 11 rounds he has competed in opposite current 185-pound king Alex Pereira across the sports of kickboxing and MMA. Apr 9, 2023. 2 ranked fighter in middleweight is now out of the rankings entirely. night (April 8, 2023) at Kaseya Center in Miami, featuring movement from Alex Pereira and. 00. Winner: Alex Pereira 3-0 (def. UFC pound for pound rankings: Alex Pereira enters top 10 after historic win at UFC 295. DC & RC. 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. More. Days away from his first defense as UFC middleweight champion, a rematch against Israel. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Alex Pereira def. As I mentioned above, ‘Polish. 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. 11 will either see Prochazka become a two-time champion or Pereira secure two-weight champion status as the former middleweight title holder. Smith, 35, returned to the win column in the UFC Singapore co-main event this past weekend, defeating Ryan Spann via a. Jan Blachowicz took issue with Alex Pereira issuing a callout to Israel Adesanya after his title win at UFC 295 over the weekend. But with two divisions plagued with. Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya for the third time in their fighting career, the first in the UFC, to become the new middleweight champion. Daniel Cormier wants to see a trilogy bout between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira next. Lee , Jed Meshew , and Mike Heck Nov 15, 2023, 2. Adesanya had several in-cage. NEWARK, N. UFC 276 was the deepest card in a while for the promotion, and while no belts changed hands on the night, there were certainly some interesting results. Alex Pereira may have punched his ticket to a light heavyweight title fight after a former champion of the division. Strickland was born in New Bern, North Carolina and grew up in Corona, California. Brendan Allen Slams UFC Rankings for. PFL. UFC 295 fight card, odds. Jan Blachowicz took issue with Alex Pereira issuing a callout to Israel Adesanya after his title win at UFC 295 over the weekend. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka sees Alex Pereira as a welcomed addition to the division. Alex Pereira took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo thinks the UFC might disregard the rankings when deciding on the first challenger for Alex Pereira's newly-acquired light heavyweight title. Brazilský bojovník Alex Pereira je v současné době zápasníkem polotěžké váhy nejprestižnější organizace světa UFC. UFC 295 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Buy UFC 281 on ESPN+ PPV UFC 281: Adesanya vs. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. Subscribe to ESPN+. The. Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) made good in his light heavyweight debut when he edged out former champion Blachowicz at UFC 291. Champions. All Athletes; Record Book; News; UFC 30;. Alex Pereira continues his successful run in the UFC. Both Adesanya and UFC president Dana White said afterward that. Opponents Israel Adesanya of Nigeria and Alex Pereira of Brazil face off during the UFC 281 ceremonial weigh-in at Radio City Music Hall on November 11, 2022 in New York City. Alex Pereira is happy to give Sean Strickland his flowers after a wild upset victory this past weekend. Adesanya and Pereira have fought. Photo: Jeff Bottari Source: Getty ImagesMiddleweight champion; Previous ranking: Not revealed; At the age of 35, Alex made a late transition from kickboxing to. Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz was not a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295. Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya for the third time in their fighting career, the first in the UFC, to become the new middleweight champion. Michael Bisping expects Alex Pereira to be more durable at light heavyweight. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. 5 in the rankings following his impressive victory over Jiri Procházka. Now, UFC 295 on Nov. W-W-L. 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. ESPN. Pereira was able. 11 to claim the vacant belt at UFC 295. The middleweight division saw the most movement with Alex Pereira leading the way as he went from unranked to No. NEW YORK – Alex Pereira has had a change of mind. Nov 12, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Israel Adesanya (red gloves) and Alex Pereira (blue gloves) during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. 3; in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of October 24, 2023, he is at No. El perfil del peleador Alex Pereira de Brasil en ESPN DEPORTES. 12. Alex Pereira makes history at UFC 295 and Tom Aspinall makes his case to Jon Jones. With their series tied 1-1 in MMA, Bisping. UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira expects Jamahal Hill to resort to grappling like most of his past opponents. But it was Alex Pereira who called for an MMA trilogy involving the two bitter adversaries, not the fans. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jan. 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. Pereira most recently fought Israel Adesanya at UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Subscribe to ESPN+. Subscribe to ESPN+. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). The former UFC middleweight champion has walked back the talk of a return to the 185-pound division and plans to stay at light heavyweight. Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya for the third time in their fighting career, the first in the UFC, to become the new middleweight champion. 5 in the rankings following his impressive victory over Jiri Procházka. UFC middleweight champion Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is known to have big weight cuts and has teased a potential move to 205 pounds in the future. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. 3 in the light heavyweight rankings, Blachowicz is a high tier opponent for "Poatan", and a victory for either. SYDNEY – Alex Pereira and UFC president Dana White seem to be on the same page as far as which division “Poatan” belongs in. Watch the Sean Strickland vs. The UFC scheduled him to fight on the UFC 268 card on November 6th of 2021 where he would fight Andreas Michailidis (13-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC). TBA . . It seems Robert Whittaker and a UFC card in Perth is the latest addition. Alex Pereira has the chance to become only the ninth person in history to win belts in two divisions when he faces Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 295. More. 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. Don't Miss A Moment Of UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2, Live From Kaseya Center In Miami, Florida On April 8, 2023. PFL. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports. Adesanya. PereiraAlex Pereira has had enough of hearing what Anthony Smith thinks of him. 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. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) avenged his stoppage loss to Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) with a. 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. Acc. Adesanya guided Pereira to the fenceline at UFC 287 and dropped him with counter punches in Round 2. Def: 51% TD Avg. He won the title after Hill vacated the belt due to tearing his Achilles, and wanted the division to move on. Alex Pereira's win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 got him more than just the divisional strap. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alex Pereira from Brazil on ESPN. P4P. He is the first UFC fighter to. 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. With Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight and winning at UFC 291, the former No. . In the UFC 287 main event Saturday at. No. He accomplished the feat of becoming a two. UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira goes for his first title defense against former champ Israel Adesanya. Alex Pereira entered the light heavyweight list straight at No. Champions. - Significant Striking Accuracy As your new light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira surged to No. Adesanya 2. Alex Sandro Silva Pereira (born 7 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. Winning the middleweight championship just four fights into his UFC career would allow him to jump over. It’s hard to put into perspective the immense pressure that was on Adesanya (24-2. Alex Pereira: UFC 287 - Pereira vs. #5. It seems like the results of UFC 295 have had a massive impact on the pound-for-pound rankings. Alex Pereira (UFC 281) UFC live stream from ESPN PPV on Watch ESPN. Pereira is yet to have a fight booked,. ”Alex Pereira is a UFC rising star, and has beaten Israel Adesanya before. 9-2. Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will battle for the promotion’s vacant light heavyweight title in the UFC 295 co-headliner Nov. Sean Thomas Strickland is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC 's M iddleweight division. We want your predictions for UFC 287 in Miami. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 in New York. 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. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). UFC welterweight bout: Kevin Holland vs. A second MMA defeat at the thunderous hands of Pereira would put "The Last Stylebender" in no-man's land on the dingy outskirts of 185-pound contention. Pereira was able to defeat Adesanya for. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. UFC 291 played host to Justin Gaethje's revenge on Dustin Poirier, Alex Pereira's successful light heavyweight debut and more. Divisional Rankings. 23): Priscila Cachoeira (+260), Miranda Maverick (-335). After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Alex Pereira -125 vs. He became the promotion’s 9th two-division champion. Prochazka and Pereira will fight for their second UFC championships in four and seven UFC fights, respectively, on. Alex Pereira debuts in a new UFC weight class, against a fearsome opponent. Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) stunned middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) by dethroning him with a decisive unanimous decision win in this past Saturday’s UFC 293 headliner at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Kai Kara-France takes inspiration from the way Israel Adesanya bounced back against Alex Pereira. 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. The fight played out primarily on the feet, but the former. P4P. 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. The Miami showdown acts as the MMA rematch for the pair of sensational strikers. “The Last Stylebender” reclaimed his crown in ferocious fashion at UFC 287, finally vanquishing his nemesis Alex Pereira with a highlight-reel second-round knockout to become a two-time UFC. The former two-division Glory kickboxing champion had a spectacular UFC debut at Saturday’s UFC 268. 19. Alex Pereira (8-2, light-heavyweight) Latest UFC rankings update following the UFC 287 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. 15. Check Out All The RankingsFarah Hannoun. In the main event of the pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden in New York, Pereira claimed the vacant light heavyweight title by finishing Jiri Prochazka in the second round. night (July 2, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena. Jiri Prochazka: Results, highlights, fight card, winners, complete guide A pair of new champions were crowned on Saturday night in brutal fashion from New YorkDEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. Pereira (9-2, 6-1 UFC) stayed calm under duress. Divisional Rankings. He ends the year No. Alex Pereira defeats Israel Adesanya for the third time in their fighting career, the first in the UFC, to become the new middleweight champion. Advertisement Pereira took on Jiri Prochazka in the main event of. As he strolled into the press room at Madison Square Garden fresh, Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) smiled, an unusual sight for a usually serious character. 11 in New. UFC 287 results, highlights: Israel Adesanya scores stunning knockout of Alex Pereira to reclaim title Adesanya is back on top of the middleweight mountain after a thrilling second-round finish on. com 247Sports MaxPreps SportsLine Shop. Ottoni is perhaps best known for a third-round submission victory over current UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira at Jungle Fight 82 in 2015. Alex "Poatan" Pereira is a 35 year old male fighter from Brazil with 7 pro wins and 1 losses. DC & RC. The rankings will next be updated after UFC 288 on May 6, which means that unless Namajunas signs a. “The Last Stylebender” reclaimed his crown in ferocious fashion at UFC 287, finally vanquishing his nemesis Alex Pereira with a highlight-reel second-round knockout to become a two-time UFC. 27, 2023. The UFC’s light heavyweight has a new champion and his name is Alex Pereira. Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings Alex Pereira has proven to be a quick study when it comes to mixed. light heavyweight contender Alex Pereira has climbed a position to #11,. Divisional Rankings. 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a second weight class CBSSports. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Sarah Stier/Getty. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won’t consider Khamzat Chimaev as a potential next challenger. A big part of that credit goes to Teixeira for creating such a welcoming new home for Pereira and challenging him each step of the way to improve during the same time period that Texeira, now 44, was enjoying such a. This is the UFC 287 live blog for Alex Pereira vs. Alex Pereira will move up to light heavyweight following his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287. Jamahal Hill welcomes Alex Pereira to light heavyweight. Adesanya (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) will look to notch his sixth title defense when he meets Pereira in Saturday’s main event at Madison Square Garden in New York. : 0. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats. 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. night (April 8, 2023) at Kaseya Center in Miami, featuring movement from Alex Pereira and. W-L-L. 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. 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. Pereira thus became the ninth fighter to win UFC championships in two weight classes. 79. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) will look to reclaim his title from Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) when they run things back in the UFC 287 headliner on April 8 at Miami-Dade Arena. Aaron Chow. Subscribe to ESPN+. Pereira’s ascent. 5 in the rankings following his impressive victory over Jiri Procházka. It’s a decision Blachowicz disagreed with. 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. That means there’s been a shake-up in the MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings. 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. April 1, 2023 11:00 am ET. Alex Pereira - (7-1) Alex Pereira of Brazil walks to the Octagon in a middleweight fight during the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on 2nd July 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Newly-crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira shook up the 185-pound rankings, as well as the pound-for-pound list, by stopping former division. Fighters moving up in UFC rankings.