Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently updated its official rankings in the wake of the UFC 276 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. 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. UFC weight class power rankings -- Our insiders dissect the. LAS VEGAS – UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland thinks Israel Adesanya will be a lot more cautious against Alex Pereira in their rematch. 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. Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff Writer Nov 12, 2023, 04:29 PM. Alex Pereira Aims For Another Signature Moment In… Former Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira Hopes Winning The Light Heavyweight Title At UFC 295 Cements Himself As One AthletesUFC president Dana White announced a light heavyweight title fight between former belt-holders Jiří Procházka and Alex Pereira will become the co-main event of UFC 295 on Nov. He won the title after Hill vacated the belt due to tearing his Achilles, and wanted the division to move on. Subscribe to ESPN+. Israel Adesanya knocked Alex Pereira out cold to regain the UFC middleweight championship. “Seems like my plans to go down one more time to. Pereira thus became the ninth fighter to win UFC championships in two weight classes. Marvin Vettori 5. Pereira from Madison Square Garden in New York on November 12, 2022 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. The staredown alone could have earned Alex Pereira a spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, but. Despite struggling in the first round from Michailidis's grappling, Pereira. 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. Whittaker (23-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) understands that the UFC’s fast track of. Anthony Smith. UFC 291 (7/29/23) Pereira won a three round split decision over Jan Błachowicz UFC 287 (4/8/23) Pereira was knocked out by Israel Adesanya at 4:21 of the second round, losing his UFC. PereiraAlex Pereira has had enough of hearing what Anthony Smith thinks of him. It’s officially Strickland’s world, and we’re all just living in it post-UFC 293. In addition, Adesanya helped clear the way by knocking off a number of contenders. CBS Sports was with you the entire way on Saturday bringing you all the results and highlights from the UFC 295 below. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) avenged his stoppage loss to Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) with a. April 1, 2023 11:00 am ET. Fighters moving up in UFC rankings. Silva had a seven-fight win streak and was 3-0 in the UFC prior to the loss vs Pereira. 11 will either see Prochazka become a two-time champion or Pereira secure two-weight champion status as the former middleweight title holder. In the. Alex Pereira has climbed to top 5 spot in the rankings after making history at UFC 295. 6 in the UFC’s 185-pound division. The latest updates to the UFC rankings across all divisions are here. Champions. He has only seven fights as a pro in mixed martial arts. He is the former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion. 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. 22 TD Acc. Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) issued a challenge to Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), who finished Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant belt at UFC 295. UFC Heavyweight . 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. The segment takes a special look at the middleweight title rematch between middleweight champion Alex Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) and former champ Israel Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC). First streamed on Saturday, July 2, 2022. 17-1-1. 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. 5 in the rankings following his impressive victory over Jiri Procházka. Jan Blachowicz Expects Alex Pereira to Spoil Jamahal Hill’s. It is a. Alex Pereira. 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. Pereira’s ascent. 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. PereiraAlex Pereira has had enough of hearing what Anthony Smith thinks of him. Divisional Rankings. Now, UFC 295 on Nov. Acc. Andre Muniz and Dricus Du Plessis also saw. Alex Pereira is currently the only Brazilian man holding a UFC belt, and he has a tough task ahead. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Israel Adesanya has the advantage over Alex Pereira heading into their UFC 287 middleweight title rematch, according to oddsmakers. Jiri Prochazka agrees with UFC 295 stoppage, vows to return 'stronger than ever'. Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) issued Adesanya a challenge after he knocked out Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant light heavyweight title in this past Saturday’s UFC 295 headliner at Madison Square Garden. Alex Pereira knocked out Israel Adesanya to claim the UFC middleweight title this past November. Champions. In his second fight in the UFC, Pereira beat Bruno Silva. He became the promotion’s 9th two-division champion. P4P. Despite struggling in the first round from Michailidis's grappling, Pereira would go on to Knock Michailidis out 18 seconds into round 2, improving his MMA record to 4-1 (1-0 UFC). Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants UFC middleweights to get on their knees and thank him for sending Alex Pereira to light heavyweight, where "Poatan" will battle Jiri Prochazka. Tickets. . Alex Pereira 3 became a topic of conversation following UFC 295. Enter The UFC Matchmaker SweepstakesFarah Hannoun. Avg. Not much has changed from then until now. #1. W-W-W. . A title-earning TKO was the. The Brazilian was making his highly anticipated 205lbs division debut against. There are still a ton of questions about the new champ, but “Poatan. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. Who are Alex Pereira’s parents? Alex Pereira is very close to his mother named Maria Zilma. 1. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. With Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight and winning at UFC 291, the former No. At No. Subscribe to ESPN+. 19. 4-ranked Sean Strickland on July 2, 2022. : 0. Jiri Prochazka via second. Alex Pereira. Divisional Rankings. May 18, 2023 12:10 pm ET. Alex Pereira: In only his fourth fight in the UFC and eighth fight overall, Pereira won the middleweight championship. 10 light heavyweight. 79. Alex Pereira (UFC 276) UFC live stream from ESPN PPV on Watch ESPN. Watch the Israel Adesanya vs. The ufc used to not rank fighters. The card features another No. September 28, 2023 8:50 am ET. All Athletes; Record Book; News; UFC 30;. Both fighters are must. ET) Jiri Prochazka vs. Subscribe to ESPN+. SYDNEY – Alex Pereira and UFC president Dana White seem to be on the same page as far as which division “Poatan” belongs in. 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. Alex Pereira isn’t waiting around for Israel Adesanya in his new division. Sportsnaut UFC light heavyweight rankings: Alex Pereira takes top spot after KO win at UFC 295 Story by Jason Burgos • 1w The UFC light heavyweight. Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings Alex Pereira has proven to be a quick study when it comes to mixed. Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who plans on competing at middleweight next, expressed interest in fighting Pereira at UFC 283, just two months after “Poatan” dethroned Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 in November. UFC 287 (4/8/23) Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at 4:21 of the second. Pereira dethroned Adesanya to become middleweight champion this past November at UFC 281. PFL. Alex Pereira has secured the spot of No. In the UFC 287 main event Saturday at. Former two-division kickboxing champion, Alex Pereira, is making a big jump up the rankings to take on No. 1. Upside With Win: Huge. Chael Sonnen thinks Alex Pereira is the Fighter of the Year if he can capture the light heavyweight title at UFC 295. 3, above 205. 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. Alex Pereira "Poatan" ASSOCIATION Teixeira MMA & Fitness CLASS Light Heavyweight Wins 9 KO / TKO 7 78% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS 2 22% Losses 2 KO / TKO 1 50% SUBMISSIONS 1 50%. Pereira (9-2, 6-1 UFC) stayed calm under duress. leaving both Alex Pereira (#12) and Jiří Procházka (#13) one spot worse off. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. 3 light heavyweight Jan Błachowicz. The rankings will next be updated after UFC 288 on May 6, which means that unless Namajunas signs a. Champions. Atualmente, é o Campeão Meio-Pesado do. 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. If you like Jamahal Hill to reclaim his belt, a $100 bet would net you $140 should he win. Michel "Demolidor" Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alex Pereira from Brazil on ESPN (IN). Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will make his light heavyweight debut against former champion Jan Blachowicz (29-9-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 291 co-main event at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The. W-L-L. Saturday's fights in Salt Lake City unlocked a myriad of exciting. Israel Adesanya regains top 5 spot with championship redemptionRecords: Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) Past five: Prochazka 5-0, Pereira 4-1 Division: Light heavyweight Rankings: Prochazka No. Alex Pereira surged to No. Divisional Rankings. Pereira also competed in promotions such as It's Showtime and SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship, and in MMA for Jungle Fight and LFA. More. Obtén las últimas noticias, estadísticas en vivo y mira sus videos destacados. Jamahal Hill says he wants to stand-and-trade with Alex Pereira. April 9, 2023 10:15 am ET. 27, 2023. Daniel Cormier believes Jiri Prochazka ’s long layoff will harm him at UFC 295. 1 pound-for-pound in the official UFC rankings and also set himself up for a potentially even greater 2023. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 in New York. Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) returns to the octagon this Saturday in the main event of UFC 295. Alex Pereira is still an. 37-18. Alex Pereira makes history at UFC 295 and Tom Aspinall makes his case to Jon Jones. 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. Alex Pereira reflects on becoming a two-division UFC champion in an incredibly short time after a knockout win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. NEWARK, N. Subscribe to ESPN+. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early. The former UFC middleweight champion made a successful move up to 205 pounds Saturday, when he defeated former light. 4; Pereira No. Newly crowned light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira moved up, while interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall made his debut on the list. Edwards (21-3 MM) Alex Pereira (9-2 MMA) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently updated its official rankings in the wake of the UFC 276 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. More : UFC. UFC 295 -- Alex Pereira vs. UFC pound for pound rankings: Alex Pereira enters top 10 after historic win at UFC 295. Alex Pereira continues his successful run in the UFC. UFC 295 card and results. Divisional Rankings. Jul 29, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Jan Blachowicz (red gloves) and Alex Pereira (blue gloves) react after their fight during UFC 291 at Delta Center. The UFC makes its annual stop in New York on Saturday with UFC 295, which takes place at Madison Square Garden with a pair of title fights that top the pay-per-view main card following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+. Pereira (9-2, 6-1 UFC) stayed calm under duress, eventually returned to an upright position and extended the fight. 37-18. Welcome to the light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira. The Brazilian also has two wins of “The Last Stylebender” in their pre-UFC kickboxing careers. Alex Pereira (9-2) is coming off a second-round knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 to win the light heavyweight title. No. 2 vs No. Before the first question was even asked,. Watch the Sean Strickland vs. Champion: Alex Pereira. Buy UFC 281 on ESPN+ PPV UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Israel Adesanya can only see one circumstance that would lead to him sharing the cage with Alex Pereira one more time. Jacoby fought Pereira at Glory 14 in 2014 and. Alex Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya by fifth-round TKO in the main event of UFC 281 to become the new middleweight champion Saturday night at New York's Madison Square Garden. Alex Sandro Silva Pereira (born 7 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. P4P. Divisional Rankings. Enter The UFC Matchmaker SweepstakesAfter relinquishing the middleweight belt in a knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287, Alex Pereira has designs on challenging for a title in a new division very soon. Alex Pereira (7-1), campeón peso mediano UFC. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. August 6, 2022 6:53 pm ET. Now they’ll meet in an immediate rematch Saturday night at UFC 287. Alex Pereira won his second UFC championship, the light heavyweight title, at UFC 295. [8] Foi duplo campeão mundial de Kickboxing pelo Glory, e duplo campeão mundial de MMA pelo UFC. Fightcenter. 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. MIAMI -- Israel Adesanya finally got his revenge against Alex Pereira. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. 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. Previous Fight. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. It is a group of the very best fighters on. Champions. At UFC 293, Strickland authored one of the biggest upsets in MMA history, taking a dominant. View our carefully crafted ranking below, then light up the comments section to let us know what your Top 10 would look like. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Alex Pereira’s new weight class could help him with an important aspect of his game. “Poatan” called out Adesanya in his post-fight. Alex Pereira has fought just three times in the UFC. (Photo by Jeff. 70 Str. Both Adesanya and. Tickets. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Sarah Stier/Getty. 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a second weight class CBSSports. Fightcenter ». "I. (previous ranking shown): Alex Pereira def. UFC 295 is in the books and Jed Meshew answers reader questions about Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall winning titles, Mackenzie Dern falling short, and the arrival of Benoit Saint Denis. UFC 298 Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira made his case for Pound-for-Pound greatness by conquering another weight class at UFC 295. 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. With the victory, Brendan Allen has now moved up 2 spots in the UFC official rankings. Paulo Costa +1 6. View the profile of the MMA fighter Alex Pereira from Brazil on ESPN. 3; in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of October 24, 2023, he is at No. The staredown alone could have earned Alex Pereira a spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, but Pereira sewed up his place among the best when he followed. Tickets. Sarah Stier/Getty. 11, which is. He has accomplished that in just 11 pro MMA fights, seven inside the Octagon. “I was like, ‘I love it that you’re going. Last defence . Michel Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. PFL. 3 bout, this time in the light heavyweight division between No. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube: Alex Pereira cuts weight for a new division. Tickets. None were bigger than Alex Pereira, as the Brazilian slugger became just the ninth fighter in UFC history to win titles in multiple divisions when he knocked out former champion Jiri Prochazka to. RELATED: MMA Coaches Break Down The UFC 281 Main Event. Alex Pereira: UFC 295 - Prochazka vs. Pereira knocked out Adesanya to capture the UFC. KANSAS CITY, Mo. #5. Robert Whittaker didn’t expect Alex Pereira to fight for a UFC title so soon. P4P. UFC President Dana White believes Pereira may make good on previous hints to move. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Alex Pereira: 5 Potential UFC Light Heavyweight Opponents For Poatan After Loss Against Israel AdesanyaUFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Alex Pereira jumps into top five after securing second title 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a second weight classFightcenter. Subscribe to ESPN+. But now that Pereira dethroned Adesanya to become champion at UFC. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. That means there’s been a shake-up in the MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings. Prochazka was suspended 45 days for. UFC 295 promised two new champions and two men stepped up and delivered. 5 spot on the pound-for-pound chart and Aspinall debuting at No. It seems Robert Whittaker and a UFC card in Perth is the latest addition. "The Korean Zombie," MMA News has you covered with this week's updates to the official UFC rankings. Acc. 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. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. Fightcenter. Ottoni is perhaps best known for a third-round submission victory over current UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira at Jungle Fight 82 in 2015. 3 middleweight, No. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. Sean Thomas Strickland is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC 's M iddleweight division. Fightcenter. Adesanya was stopped by Alex Pereira via strikes at 2:01 of the. But it's one thing to accept big fights and another thing to go out and win them. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. LAS VEGAS – Jon Jones thinks Alex Pereira has Israel Adesanya figured out. Smith, 35, returned to the win column in the UFC Singapore co-main event this past weekend, defeating Ryan Spann via a. But it was Alex Pereira who called for an MMA trilogy involving the two bitter adversaries, not the fans. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) lost his middleweight title when he was stopped in Round 2 by Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in their rematch this past Saturday in Miami. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). (Photos courtesy of Dillon Danis)His third-round knockout pushed him to the No. 3; in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of October 24, 2023, he is at No. “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. Divisional Rankings. 9-2. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. 1:58;The bout is a rematch from UFC 281 on Nov. Alex Pereira def. The rankings themselves are bs like you’re pointing out. After a TKO win to become UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira enters the ESPN top 10. 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. there’s really no one else in the UFC’s rankings that is. 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. Yes! Alex Pereira is a ranked fighter in the UFC. With the win, “Poatan” is expected to face Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) for the. 19. 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. Get. Azamat Murzakanvo. 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. PFL. Alex Pereira has been named MMA Junkie's Male Fighter of 2022 after going 3-0 and knocking out Israel Adesanya to become UFC champion. Mandatory Credit: Jeff. Prochazka was. Alex Sandro Silva Pereira, [7] também conhecido como Alex Poatan (São Bernardo do Campo, 7 de julho de 1987) é um lutador brasileiro profissional de artes marciais mistas, ex-lutador de Kickboxing. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Subscribe to ESPN+. Daniel Cormier wants to see a trilogy bout between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira next. Not Defended Yet . If Alex Pereira beats Israel Adesanya again, what does that mean for Adesanya’s legacy and career? Al-Shatti: It means Alex Pereira memes are going to chase Israel Adesanya in every comments. Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) is expected to challenge. Sherdog’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings Alex Pereira has proven to be a quick study when it comes to mixed. Israel Adesanya 2, the middleweight main event on Saturday in Miami. Pereira stopped Jiri Prochazka via TKO at 4:08 of the second round Saturday. The former Glory kickboxing champion picked up his second win under the UFC banner outpointing Bruno Silva in a hard-fought battle to open up the main card for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 203. W-W-W. DC & RC. Michel Pereira. UFC 286: Pereira vs. Adesanya. UFC pound for pound rankings: Alex Pereira enters top 10 after historic win at UFC 295. The former two division Glory kickboxing world champion, Alex Pereira, took Jan Blachowizc’s 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. 6 in the UFC’s 185-pound division. Advertisement Pereira took on Jiri Prochazka in the main event of. PFL. P4P. Dana White Reacts To The Performances Of Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall, And More At UFC 295. The Brazilian is currently the No. April 7, 2023 9:30 am ET. Divisional Rankings. Jamahal Hill thinks Jiri Prochazka will have to use all his tools to beat Alex Pereira. Photo: Jeff Bottari Source: Getty ImagesMiddleweight champion; Previous ranking: Not revealed; At the age of 35, Alex made a late transition from kickboxing to. Alex Pereira -125 vs. Alex Pereira Promotion: UFC. Current UFC Rankings . Jared Cannonier 4. The current UFC Light Heavyweight champion is Alex Pereira. Adesanya 2 Apr / 08 / 2023: KO (Punches). April 13, 2023 9:35 am ET. Matt Frevola, Nazim Sadykov and Dennis Buzukja eat with their team. Def: 51% TD Avg. Alex Pereira reacts to ‘child’ Israel Adesanya mocking his son following UFC 287 knockout: ‘I wouldn’t do the same’ Rankings. Alex Pereira demolished Sean Strickland at UFC 276 to go 3-0 under the company’s banner in a span of eight months and earn a shot at Israel Adesanya’s middleweight championship. 7. 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. 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a second weight classLatest UFC rankings update in the aftermath of UFC 290 in Las Vegas with Alex Volkanovski pulling into a tie with Jon Jones at pound-for-pound and Dricus Du Plessis surging to No. 14 at AO Arena in Manchester, England. Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) dethroned Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) with a come-from-behind TKO win to capture the middleweight title last month at UFC 281. At No. Edwards (21-3 MM). As a result, both fighters found themselves making headway in the “official” UFC rankings, with Pereira taking over the No. Alex Pereira Promotion: UFC. 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. – Dustin Jacoby has already shared the kickboxing ring with Alex Pereira, so sure. He is #13 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Adesanya and Pereira have fought. UFC welterweight bout: Kevin Holland vs. “In my personal opinion, (Ankalaev) hasn’t earned the shot – just like Jan has to go out and get another shot, and get another. Saint-Denis is sharing his spot with. DC & RC. Sean O’Malley. The men’s UFC pound for pound rankings is the cream of the crop when it comes to MMA top-10 lists. MIAMI – It seemed as soon as viewers had a millisecond to digest Israel Adesanya ’s knockout victory Saturday over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, questions emerged about a trilogy meeting in MMA between the two rivals. The division. UFC P4P rankings: Alex Pereira breaks into top-5 of pound-for-pound following title win at UFC 295 Alex Pereira breaks into top-5 of pound-for-pound. Alex Pereira has been training hard ahead of his first defense of the UFC middleweight title and insists that he is "very confident" of going up against Israel Adesanya for the fourth time in combat sNEW YORK – Glover Teixeira likes Jamahal Hill as a next opponent for Alex Pereira. Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall shake up pound-for-pound chart in official UFC rankings update. Following his highlight-reel knockout of Pereira at UFC 287, Adesanya mocked Pereira’s progeny — who was seated cageside — by mimicking the celebration the younger Pereira directed at “The. UFC 295 - Prochazka vs. Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Stamp Fairtex can officially. The Brazilian’s record-setting pace to two-division champion status certainly puts him in the conversation, but in the end our panel stopped just shy of. UFC 295 was monumental for Alex Pereira. Jiri Prochazka conceded the referee was right to stop him from continuing as Alex Pereira won the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 295. Alex Pereira made history at UFC 295. Robert Whittaker thinks middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is the safe pick against Alex Pereira at UFC 281. As of 14 November 2023, he is #5 in the UFC men's pound-for. 3 in the light heavyweight rankings, Blachowicz is a high tier opponent for "Poatan", and a victory for either. Alex Pereira doesn’t want to see an immediate rematch between Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya. Champions. And now he has won championships in two weight classes. 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. Simply cast. Both fighters are must-watch at every moment. Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is going to try his hand at light heavyweight. Alex Pereira (7-1), campeón peso mediano UFC. We don’t know his father’s name. The light-heavyweight champion then took on Sean Strickland to earn a title shot. Rankings. Khamzat Chimaev thinks he’d have an easy time with newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira. UFC 295 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. 1 at middleweight. UFC 291 played host to Justin Gaethje's revenge on Dustin Poirier, Alex Pereira's successful light heavyweight debut and more. UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Alex Pereira jumps into top five after securing second title 'Poatan' pulled off a rare feat at UFC 295 in earning a title in a.