UFC, Ankalaev and Alex Pereira

UFC 313 -- Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira had a banner year in 2024 but now he must face who many have named his most credible challenger. Magomed Ankalaev finally challenges Pereira for the title at UFC 313.
Magomed Ankalaev vows 'fake humble boy' Alex Pereira will never be the same after UFC 313
Magomed Ankalaev issued a stern warning towards UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) challenges Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in the UFC 313 main event March 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews, ESPN+).
'I Have Fought Alex Pereira & Magomed Ankalaev - Here's Who Wins at UFC 313'
Blachowicz fought Ankalaev in a split draw at UFC 282 in December 2022, before the Polish fighter lost via split decision to Pereira in July 2023. He hasn't competed since his loss to the Brazilian in Pereira's light heavyweight debut, but returns against rising contender Carlos Ulberg on the 22nd of March at UFC Fight Night 255 in London.
2025 UFC event schedule: Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues, Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
Gregory Rodrigues sets his sights high in the middleweight division. "Robocop" is nowhere to be seen in the UFC's official middleweight rankings but draws Jared Cannonier (No. 7) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday.
UFC Fight Night 251: Make your predictions for Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues (Updated)
We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 251. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we'll use the
Jared Cannonier: UFC Fight Night 251 final chance to prove myself vs. next wave
Jared Cannonier is not ignorant to his position going into Saturday's UFC Fight Night 251 main event vs. Gregory Rodrigues. Since unsuccessfully challenging then-champ Israel Adesanya for the title in July 2022,
Daniel Cormier reveals what Alex Pereira told him after Dricus Du Plessis called him out at UFC 312
Daniel Cormier got an immediate reaction from Alex Pereira after he was called out by fellow UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis.
UFC legend shares Alex Pereira's surprising reaction to Dricus du Plessis callout
Alex Pereira doesn't seem especially interested in Dricus du Plessis' plans for a fight between the two UFC champions.
Bloody Elbow7h
Alex Pereira’s live reaction to Sean Strickland’s poor performance at UFC 312 revealed by coach
Alex Pereira wasn’t blown away by what Sean Strickland produced in the cage against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312. The former UFC middleweight champion failed in his quest to reclaim his throne, last ...
lowkickmma.com16h
Coach reveals Alex Pereira’s confusion with Sean Strickland’s UFC 312 display: ‘What the hell is going on?’
Veteran coach, Eric Nicksick has revealed light heavyweight best, Alex Pereira was left more than confused with close friend, ...
Dricus Du Plessis Eyes Alex Pereira As He Confirms Next Opponent After UFC 312
South African UFC middleweight champion wants to face Khamzat Chimaev next, before moving up to challenge Alex Pereira for ...
Bloody Elbow7d
Alex Pereira’s UFC 312 role questioned by two concerned legends: ‘It’s a bad idea’
The former middleweight champion referenced that Daniel Cormier had also expressed concerns that Pereira’s travel plans might ...
UFC 312: According to Sean Strickland, Alex Pereira 'hates' Dricus Du Plessis
It appears Alex Pereira could have added motivation to corner Sean Strickland at UFC 312. Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) ...
Sean Strickland Explains Why Alex Pereira Will Be In His Corner at UFC 312
Two former UFC middleweight champions are joining forces in a bid to dethrone the current champion at UFC 312.