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Quick Facts about Alex Pereira: Ethnicity, Family, Girlfriend, Hobbies, Net Worth, and More

A quick look at Alex Pereira's professional and personal life marked by resilience, cultural pride, and personal growth.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12

UFC champion says he has been banned from White House fight over criticisms of Trump

Sean Strickland claims he was not cleared to attend the UFC event because he ‘made fun of Israel and Epstein’

The Guardian - US · Jun 10

Alex Pereira predicts exact size for UFC heavyweight debut at White House: ‘Not too heavy’

The ex-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion will vie for interim gold at heavyweight, as he fights Ciryl Gane on the South Lawn

The Independent UK · Jun 4

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UFC star’s statement after scary, viral defeat: ‘I don’t remember a whole lot’

Alexa Grasso punched Maycee Barber unconscious but was also quick enough to lock in a choke before the referee intervened, with Barber left staring up at the lights for some time

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Israel Adesanya is a faded force – but an unexpected error cost him against Joe Pyfer

The former middleweight champion suffered a second-round stoppage, as he lost a fourth fight in a row

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Adesanya vs Pyfer: Start time, card and how to watch UFC Seattle fight tonight

Former middleweight king Israel Adesanya faces a dangerous foe, as he takes on rising contender Joe Pyfer

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Dana White dismisses ‘total BS’ McGregor vs Covington ‘leak’ ahead of UFC White House

The UFC president said the fight card for this June’s unprecedented event will be ‘dialed in by this weekend’

The Independent UK · Feb 10

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Israel Adesanya makes unexpected prediction around UFC future

The former two-time middleweight champion, 36, is preparing to face rising contender Joe Pyfer

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Israel Adesanya explains decision to take ‘dangerous’ Joe Pyfer fight despite poor UFC form

Former middleweight king Adesanya will face the hard-hitting, rising contender in March

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Israel Adesanya set for UFC return as former champion bids to stop three-fight slip

Adesanya has not fought since being knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov last February

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Alex Pereira seemingly rules himself out of UFC White House event: ‘A no-go’

The UFC plans to host fights on the South Lawn on 14 June

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Khamzat Chimaev gives unexpected reason for not wanting to fight Nassourdine Imavov

Chimaev’s first challenger might be Imavov, though the middleweight champion is also eyeing the title at 205lb

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Israel Adesanya Under Fire After Shocking 'Black Joke' at Charlie Kirk — What He Really Meant

Israel Adesanya sparks backlash after making a 'black joke' about Charlie Kirk in a viral clip shared by Home of Fight on X, drawing criticism from fans and media outlets.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22, 2025

Alex Pereira rival spotted detail that heralded UFC star’s early KO of Magomed Ankalaev

Pereira stopped Ankalaev inside 90 seconds in their rematch, and Israel Adesanya was among those watching

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

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The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

New footage sees Alex Pereira brand Magomed Ankalaev a ‘coward’ in UFC run-in

Ankalaev will defend the UFC’s 205lb title against Pereira on 3 October, having taken it from him in March

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Israel Adesanya provides update on next UFC fight as he ‘moves on’ from opponent

The former two-time champion last fought in February, suffering an upset TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

UFC Vancouver main event gives clue to Khamzat Chimaev’s first challenger

The timing of the bout means Chimaev’s first challenger for the middleweight title may come from elsewhere

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Khamzat Chimaev’s dominance at UFC 319 leaves you with a compelling choice

With fans and pundits expecting a period of dominance from the new middleweight champion, who – if anyone – can stop the Chimaev? And why might it be important that someone does?

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The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

UFC 319 live: Chimaev vs Du Plessis updates and results as dominant Russian seizes middleweight title

Re-live the action after Khamzat Chimaev tore the middleweight belt away from Dricus Du Plessis

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Forget everything else, Du Plessis vs Chimaev is the true fight of the year

At UFC 319, the awkward yet seemingly insurmountable Dricus Du Plessis defends the middleweight belt against the frightening force of Khamzat Chimaev

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis admits personal rule that could shape UFC landscape

Du Plessis will make his third middleweight-title defence when he faces Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Michael ‘Venom’ Page on the frustrations that led to surprise fight with Jared Cannonier at UFC 319

Interview: Despite saying he had unfinished business at welterweight, the Briton will stay at middleweight to face Cannonier

inkl · Jul 30, 2025

8 Years of Stake: A Global Betting Giant Reflects on a Game-Changing Journey

It is a great time of year for the fans of online casino gambling and sports betting enthusiasts. One of the leading hybrid platforms, Stake, offers both, and it is celebrating its 8th birthday.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

Jon Jones officially retires as Tom Aspinall is crowned undisputed UFC heavyweight champion

Jones has vacated the heavyweight title upon his retirement, as interim champion Aspinall is elevated

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Israel Adesanya ‘not a real fighter’, says Joaquin Buckley after detailing run-in with UFC star

‘The Last Stylebender’ labelled Buckley ‘annoying’ after the latter lost to Kamaru Usman, a friend of Adesanya

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