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Alex Pereira has a theory on why the UFC hasn't given Magomed Ankalaev another title opportunity. Pereira is coming off a successful light heavyweight title defense over Khalil Rountree.

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Alex Pereira tipped to fight ‘ex-title challenger’ over Magomed Ankalaev by rival Anthony Smith

UFC veteran Anthony Smith recently shed some light on the shifting dynamics of the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Alex Pereira recently defeated Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 11

Brendan Schaub Suggests Major UFC Star Should Fight Alex Pereira Next

Brendan Schaub has just one name in mind for Alex Pereira's next fight. Pereira is fresh off a successful UFC light heavyweight title defense against Khalil Rountree.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 11

After brutal beatdown, Khalil Rountree holds Alex Pereira above Jon Jones

Khalil Rountree put on his career-best performance last weekend at UFC 307. The American fighter went toe to toe against Alex Pereira and pushed the light heavyweight champion to his limits.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 10

Ex-UFC Star Compares Alex Pereira to ‘Flu Game’ Michael Jordan

Through thick and thin, Alex Pereira prevailed at UFC 307 - a "career-defining moment" for the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having defended his title against Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 10

Glover Teixeira Ponders UFC Return after Talking with Alex Pereira

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira is getting the itch to compete again. It's been more than a year since the 44-year-old Teixeira retired from MMA, hanging up the gloves on a title fight loss to Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 in Jan.

Jake Paul believes ‘1000%’ he can beat Alex Pereira after UFC 307 ‘exposed’ superstar

Jake Paul is one of the biggest names in the world of combat sports. Trolling and boasting are his way of engaging with the community. He built his professional boxing career around beating retired UFC legends.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 9

Kickboxer Who Beat Alex Pereira Joins the UFC After Impressing Dana White

Kickboxer-turned-MMA fighter Artem Vakhitov lived up to all the proverbial hype Tuesday night in Las Vegas. In the main event of DWCS Week 9, Vakhitov made short work of Islem Masraf with a first-round KO.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 9

'Its so legendary!' Sean O’Malley in awe of Alex Pereira historic title defense record in UFC

Alex Pereira has had a meteoric rise in his career in 2024. The Brazilian became a two-division UFC champion and has delivered outstanding back-to-back performances.

MMA News / Sporting News / October 8

Another former Alex Pereira foe seeks to earn UFC contract

Artem Vakhitov fights on Dana White's Contender Series tonight.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 8

Alex Pereira, Kayla Harrison and more had health complications ahead of UFC 307

UFC 307's biggest stars were banged up heading into the pay-per-view

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / October 8

Alex Pereira UFC 307 Post-Fight Interview: Honest Revelations

Alex Pereira knocked out Khalil Rountree in the most brutal way. Their fight was the main event of UFC 307. Pereira had already told the UFC world he would come down to the middleweight division to fight the new champion.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 7

Insider Reveals Alex Pereira Almost Withdrew From UFC 307

The UFC 307 main event was almost cancelled, according to broadcast commentator Daniel Cormier. UFC 307 was littered with controversy, with four dicey split decisions and some 'atrocious' refereeing.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / October 7

Alex Pereira Impressive Knockout Against Khalil Rountree Jr. in UFC 307

Alex Pereira proved himself again that he is one of the most dangerous fighters in his division. Thus, at UFC 307 this Saturday, Alex Pereira defended the light heavyweight title for the second time.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 7

Good Chama: Alex Pereira Hangs onto Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 307

Khalil Rountree’s face looked like a man who had been attacked by a group of people Saturday night at the Delta Center. Rountree’s eyelid was swollen shut with a large bloody gash on the top of it.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 6

Alex Pereira Updates Fans on his Future Following UFC 307 Title Fight

Alex Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) is ready for a break. After three title defenses this year, which included a fourth-round TKO win Saturday night against Khalil Rountree Jr., Pereira has already cemented himself as a "Fighter of the Year" contender and the best at 205 pounds.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 6

Defending champ Alex Pereira wins by TKO at UFC 307

Alex Pereira finished Khalil Rountree Jr. at 4:32 of the fourth round via TKO to retain his light-heavyweight belt in the main event of UFC 307 on Saturday night in Salt Lake City, Utah.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 5

Kickboxer Who Beat Alex Pereira Is Chasing Him to the UFC

Light heavyweight prospect Artem Vakhitov (2-1 MMA) is one win away from realizing his dream of becoming a UFC fighter. Vakhitov faces Islem Masraf Tuesday night on DWCS Week 8 in the main event opposite Islem Masraf (3-0 MMA) at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Action Network / October 4

UFC 307 odds, pick and prediction for Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. on Saturday, Oct. 5

Check out the Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree odds for UFC 307 on Saturday, Oct. 5, with Sean Zerillo's expert UFC pick and prediction.

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MMA News / Field Level Media / October 3

Alex Pereira looks to extend perfect year at UFC 307

Alex Pereira makes the third title defense of his light heavyweight title he opposes Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event of UFC 307 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 16

Why Sean Strickland should be worried about Alex Pereira

UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland is supposed to be a lock for the next shot at the title. But he’s got serious competition in his courtship of a rematch with current champion Dricus Du Plessis.

Alex Pereira's kickboxing rival set to make UFC debut

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MMA News / Yardbarker / September 13