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Michel Pereira has been released from the UFC roster after his loss to Shara Magomedov at UFC Baku, ending his UFC run at 10-6 across two weight classes and dropping four of his last five fights; he had a one-fight deal to face Magomedov and publicly criticized referee Herb Dean for not deducting a point after Magomedov pulled Pereira's hair twice, while Magomedov won a 29-28 unanimous decision.
Joyagear issued a statement taking responsibility for a miscommunication that led to criticism Pereira allegedly not engaging with fans during a UK seminar. The organizers said Pereira delivered the advertised one-hour seminar and was not informed of additional meet-and-greet expectations; refunds are being issued for meet-and-greet tickets and remaining tour dates will proceed. The context notes Pereira’s recent UFC loss to Ciryl Gane.
Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira were each handed 180-day medical suspensions after UFC Freedom 250, pending facial clearance (Topuria must see an oral/maxillofacial surgeon; Pereira requires a maxillofacial CT). Justin Gaethje also received 180 days for injuries to his right wrist and left knee. A number of other fighters followed with shorter mandatory rests (eight or 30–60 days, or four days in some cases), with the full list showing a mix of long suspensions and quicker clears depending on the injuries sustained. Fighters can return earlier if doctors clear them.
MMA Fighting’s roundtable analyzes the official UFC White House card for June 14, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje (unification) and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane (interim heavyweight), with about six bouts and potential additions. The panel says the lineup is solid but not the earth-shattering spectacle promised, praising Topuria-Gaethje and Pereira-Gane as standout clashes while criticizing bouts like O’Malley-Zahabi (and Bo Nickal-Daukaus by some) as mismatches or less compelling. Overall grades are mixed (B to C), reflecting disappointment at the hype but recognition that the event still offers meaningful title implications and engaging narratives without living up to the “greatest card ever” billing.
Hamzat Chimaev won the UFC middleweight title and expressed confidence in his ability to defeat top fighters like Pereira and Teseira, calling out Pereira for future matches. Despite Pereira's return as a light heavyweight champion, Chimaev remains ambitious about fighting top contenders, showcasing his undefeated record and strong wrestling style.
Veronica Hardy delivered her best UFC performance to date, defeating Brogan Walker by unanimous decision at UFC 320, showcasing her striking and grappling skills, and improving her record to 4-1 since returning to the UFC.
At UFC 320 in Las Vegas, former two-division champion Alex Pereira aims to reclaim the light heavyweight title from Magomed Ankalaev, who has remained undefeated since his debut. The event also features Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight title against Cory Sandhagen, and other notable fights including Jiri Procházka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Experts analyze the night's action.
UFC 320 featured a main event rematch where Magomed Ankalaev defended his light heavyweight title against Alex Pereira, with the card also including fights like Dvalishvili vs. Sandhagen and others across preliminary and early prelims at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 320 features a light heavyweight rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, with weigh-in results confirming both fighters at 204.5 lbs, and takes place in Las Vegas on October 4, with prelims and main card scheduled across ESPN platforms.
UFC 320 features a highly anticipated rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title, with Ankalaev aiming to defend his belt in a fight that could be pivotal for the division's future. The event also includes key bouts like Dvalishvili vs. Sandhagen and Prochazka vs. Rountree, promising an exciting night of MMA action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira exchanged heated words at a face-to-face encounter ahead of their UFC 320 rematch on October 4, with tensions rising as Pereira called Ankalaev an 'asshole' after a brief confrontation at the UFC Performance Institute, fueling anticipation for their fight in Las Vegas.
Chuck Liddell reflects on his 20-year anniversary of winning his first UFC title, reminisces about his career, and discusses the evolution of MMA, highlighting fighters like Alex Pereira as a true 'fighter' in today's sport.
Preliminary results from UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill are in, with post-fight interviews and more available live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Fighters step on the scale to make their weights official for UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill, which is set to take place on April 13 in Las Vegas, with early prelims starting at 6pm ET / 3pm PT.
UFC 287 event will feature a rematch between UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira and former UFC champion Israel Adesanya. The event will take place at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida. Gilbert Burns will also face Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight contest. MMA Fighting will provide live updates and results for all the main card fights.