However, renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani put in the final word on the topic, basically debunking all the rumors: "Alex Pereira’s next opponent will be Magomed Ankalaev, per sources.

Alex Pereira is clearly getting bored during his brief spell on the sidelines. The UFC light heavyweight champion had a hectic year in 2024 as he defended his belt three times. ‘Poatan’ broke ...

Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1, 1 NC UFC) has been on a collision course to fight Pereira for quite some time. It'll be his first title fight in nearly three years, as he fought to a draw against ...

once turned down a fight with Alex Pereira, choosing to maintain goodwill rather than take on that challenge. Recently, talking to MMA Junkie, Curtis explained that while he’s up for any matchup ...

Ankalaev, as journalist Ariel Helwani reports Ankalaev, in time, will be Pereira's next opponent. UFC's Magomed Ankalaev. / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images "Alex Pereira’s next opponent will be ...

Alex Pereira is a menace across many fighting disciplines. From kickboxing to MMA, Pereira has delivered all kinds of brutal knockouts that have enamored fans across the world. Well, now the UFC ...

Alex Pereira stands out with a unique persona that ... posting a Christmas snap with his sons to spread cheer to the MMA world. Fans couldn’t keep calm after he dropped a playful video of ...

Poatan' has taken MMA by storm since making a permanent transition ... In addition to recalling his first meeting and training session with Alex Pereira, Colby Covington also lavished praise ...

Alex Pereira finished 2024 with three successful ... was also one of the two fighters in the running for 2024’s MMA fighter of the year. Pereira is the betting favorite to finish 2025 as the ...

Either way, Alex Pereira retires with a KO loss.” MORE BLOODY ELBOW NEWS Jamie Theodosi: “I struggled to think of something for this one as in the world of MMA, things just don’t seem that ...

Momentum was a fickle thing across MMA in 2024. Some fighters had it better than others, and with award season well underway, it's time to highlight those on each side of the coin While wins and ...