The Latest Breaking News from Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya predicted exact choke Khamzat Chimaev would use on Kevin Holland

UFC middleweight champion Adesanya was a keen observer on Saturday night as Chimaev handily took out Holland in a bout that may have landed him as a contender at 185lb

Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

How UFC’s Best Handle Losing, Bruising and Cruising Inside the Octagon

Top-billed bouts lay bare the spectrum of emotions each and every fight night—and Saturday’s UFC 279 should prove no different.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8, 2022

Daniel Cormier: Robert Whittaker needs change at top, doesn’t have style to beat Israel Adesanya

Daniel Cormier doesn't see Robert Whittaker reclaiming the UFC middleweight title as long as Israel Adesanya is champion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022

Marvin Vettori hopes Israel Adesanya leaves in another oxygen mask against Alex Pereira at UFC 281

"I really hope he goes out in another oxygen mask, and I think it can happen."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 1, 2022

Marvin Vettori believes Israel Adesanya's "time is over" as UFC champion

Adesanya faces former kickboxing rival Alex Pereira at UFC 281 in November and his bitter rival Vettori predicts a new champion will be crowned after the fight

Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022

Sean Strickland still one fight away from UFC title shot? ‘100 percent,’ says manager

Although Sean Strickland was knocked out in a recent UFC title eliminator, his manager Tim Simpson doesn't think he took a step back.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 27, 2022

Israel Adesanya reflects on fans "turning" on him after boring UFC fight

Adesanya has come under fire from UFC fans recently after failing to secure a finish in his last three UFC title defences, and many have branded his fights "boring" despite his wins

Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022

"Peter Pan with painted nails" Israel Adesanya criticised for "running" in last fight

Adesanya won a one-sided decision when he defended his title at UFC 276 last month but the champion has been slammed for "running" and "dancing" in the fight

Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022

Henry Cejudo advises Khamzat Chimaev to pursue UFC middleweight title if he beats Nate Diaz

Henry Cejudo's explanation for why Khamzat Chimaev should forget about the UFC welterweight title makes some sense.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 23, 2022

UFC star Paulo Costa completes 40lb weight loss after help from Paddy Pimblett

Costa weighed 225lb less than three weeks ago but the middleweight star succesfully hit the 185.5lb mark for his UFC 278 fight with Luke Rockhold

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022