Tai Tuivasa is the #11 ranking heavyweight in the UFC. He was recently caught sparring with light-heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. The video is currently making its way across the internet and has raised many questions in the minds of ‘Poatan’ fans.
Jamahal Hill finally erupted on Alex Pereira for UFC 300 knockout antics. The former light heavyweight champion made a direct post on Instagram, calling out Pereira for his viral celebration.
Jamahal Hill wasn't a fan of Alex Pereira's post-fight celebration at UFC 300. Hill had attempted to take back his UFC Light Heavyweight title in April, one that he never lost as he relinquished it after defeating (and retiring) Glover Teixeira due to a ruptured Achilles injury suffered last summer.
Alex Pereira is currently one of the top fighters on the UFC roster. His rise to fame has been commendable and the fighter has already established himself as one of the best strikers.
If fear had a face, it might look a lot like Alex Pereira. Armed with ferocious power, surgical precision and magnetic charisma, the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight titleholder has established himself as a must-see attraction a little more than two years into his tenure with the company.
Alex Pereira has already made a Hall of Fame resume with a handful of fights in the UFC. The former Glory Kickboxing double-champion has heavyweight ambitions in the UFC after he conquered middleweight and light heavyweight.
Alex Pereira is not yet ready to fight Jon Jones, according to MMA veteran Ben Askren. Pereira vs. Jones is one of the most intriguing fights on the table.
Alex Pereira has recently commanded quite the aura as the ultimate fighter. The UFC & GLORY champ is the ninth fighter to hold a title in two divisions.
Jan Blachowicz has made his case for a rematch against Alex Pereira upon his return to action. Pereira (10-2) earned a narrow split decision over Blachowicz (29-10) to make good on his debut in the light heavyweight division at UFC 291 in July 2023.
Jan Blachowicz has unfinished business with the light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. The Polish powerhouse wasn’t satisfied with the result of their first clash and has plans to settle the score next time.
There have been rumors swirling that Jon Jones could be involved in a mammoth fight with Alex Pereira. It would fulfill the prophecy Pereira laid out, with the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion hinting at a move to heavyweight.
After fighting Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones sees two-division champ Alex Pereira as a legacy fight worth pursuing in his career. That is not surprising, given he has long maintained deep reverence for the kickboxing powerhouse.
Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall continues to be the odd man out among the heavyweight elite despite holding the interim title
Alex Pereira might not have the wrestling resume of Daniel Cormier. But the reigning UFC champion is definitely improving in that area. During a recent meeting at a media event, Pereira actually took “DC” down.
Alex Pereira appears to have ruled himself out of competing again in a few weeks. The Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight king prevailed at UFC 300, punching out Jamahal Hill to defend his throne.
UFC president Dana White has to admire the ambitiousness of his light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (10-2).
In the main event of UFC 300, the light heavyweight title was on the line. Light heavyweight champion and promotional superstar Alex Pereira (10-2) was looking to successfully defend his title for the first time as he took on former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill (12-2, 1 NC).
There wasn’t anything that could stop Alex Pereira from leaving UFC 300 with the light heavyweight title still in his possession. The former Glory Kickboxing
Alex Pereira made short work of Jamahal Hill in the UFC 300 main event. When the Chicago native tried for a strike against the champ in the first round, “Poatan” unloaded a barrage on Hill.
Alex Pereira needed just 3:14 to knock out Jamahal Hill and retain his light heavyweight title on Saturday night at UFC 300 in Las Vegas. Pereira (10-2-0) put together a stunning sequence that began with him getting kicked below the belt and not even flinching.
First, it was middleweight. Currently, it is light heavyweight. Now, Alex Pereira is setting his sights on heavyweight. Pereira scored a convincing title defense in the main event of UFC 300 Saturday night.
Alex Pereira took care of business in his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship match against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. “Poatan” delivered a TKO in the second round, cementing himself as the new driving force.
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