Despite that, rumors of Pereira moving up to fight Volkov have been shut down by reputable MMA journalist, Ariel Helwani, who provided an update on what to expect for ‘Poatan’s’ next fight.

After beating Sean Strickland, Du Plessis took a shot at cornerman and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

Once Pereira learned that Du Plessis had called him out in the cage, he tracked the middleweight champion down and demanded a fight.

At UFC 312 this weekend, Sean Strickland will be cornered by the light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. This isn’t the first time that ‘Poatan’ has made the walk alongside the former ...

Fans are eager to see how “Poatan” is able to handle the #1-ranked Ankalaev’s grappling when the pair square off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 8, and if Pereira is able to defend ...

If a recent interview with famed MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz is to be believed, the UFC's next light heavyweight title fight is set. Champ Alex Pereira will finally defend against No.1 contender ...

Alex Pereira recently took to X, sharing a picture of himself standing by his McLaren sports car. He can be seen staring at its license plate, which features his nickname, 'Poatan.' As one of the ...

Pereira is now scheduled to meet #1 contender Magomed Anakalev in a long-awaited matchup that will headline UFC 313 on March 8, and ahead of that meeting Ariel Helwani asked “Poatan” if he ...

Pereira (12-2) is coming off a stellar 2024 with three successful title defenses in 175 days. "Poatan" kicked off the year by knocking out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, returned on short notice to stop ...