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Alex Pereira, Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill says he holds no ill will towards Alex Pereira: “I’m going to make quite a bit of money fighting Alex again”

Harry Kettle - July 4, 2024

Jamahal Hill has made it known that he has no ill will towards Alex Pereira ahead of a potential rematch in the future. Back at UFC 300, Jamahal Hill challenged Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship. Unfortunately for him, it didn’t go so well. He was finished off pretty quickly by ‘Poatan’, leaving Hill to go back to the drawing board and reflect on what went wrong. Of course, he’ll have to earn his way back to a title shot, but he feels pretty confident in his ability to do that.

Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira
Tom Aspinall

Tom Aspinall says he's "more than happy" to welcome Alex Pereira to the heavyweight division

Cole Shelton - July 3, 2024

Tom Aspinall is open to fighting Alex Pereira if the UFC light heavyweight champion decides to move up to heavyweight. After Pereira scored a second-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 to defend his light heavyweight title he hinted at going to heavyweight soon. Pereira is looking to become the first-ever fighter in UFC history to become a three-weight champion, but UFC CEO Dana White says a move to heavyweight isn’t imminent.

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Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill praises Alex Pereira for making “beautiful adjustments” in Jiri Prochazka rematch: “Absolutely dominant performance”

Harry Kettle - July 3, 2024

Jamahal Hill has given his thoughts on the adjustments made by Alex Pereira in his rematch with Jiri Prochazka. Last weekend at UFC 303, Alex Pereira successfully retained his UFC light heavyweight championship. He did so by knocking out Jiri Prochazka, taking him to 2-0 against the former king. Of course, as we know, his last fight before this one was in the main event of UFC 300, when he knocked Jamahal Hill out.

Jan Blachowicz, Alex Pereira
Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz calls out Alex Pereira after UFC 303: "I've never lost a rematch!"

Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2024

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz wants to be the one to put a stop to Alex Pereira’s title reign. Pereira defeated Jiří Procházka by head kick knockout in their short-notice UFC 303 headliner on Saturday in Las Vegas. Seven months after their first fight, Pereira and Procházka were called upon to save UFC 303 after Conor McGregor’s withdrawal due to injury.

Henry Cejudo and Alex Pereira
Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo still isn't convinced by Alex Pereira after UFC 303

Harry Kettle - July 2, 2024

Former UFC champion Henry Cejudo has admitted that he still isn’t 100% convinced by Alex Pereira. Last weekend at UFC 303, Alex Pereira produced another incredible performance. He knocked Jiri Prochazka out cold in the main event, successfully retaining his UFC light heavyweight championship in the process. He did so on short notice, too, making his triumph all the more impressive.

Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, UFC 303
Jiri Prochazka

What's next for Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka after UFC 303?

Cole Shelton - July 1, 2024

The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 303 with the light heavyweight title on the line in the main event of International Fight Week. In the main event of UFC 303, Alex Pereira took on Jiri Prochazka, in a fight that was made on short notice.

Alex Pereira
UFC

Alex Pereira's coach reveals UFC champ requested to fight in Perth just minutes after UFC 303 knockout win

Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2024

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira still wants to fight in Perth at UFC 305 after his latest knockout win last Saturday. Pereira defeated former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jiří Procházka by head kick in the UFC 303 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. After taking the headlining slot on weeks’ notice, Pereira earned one of the biggest wins of his career and successfully defended his belt for the second time.

Alex Pereira
UFC

VIDEO | Alex Pereira is sparring and training just hours after UFC 303 knockout win

Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2024

UFC star Alex Pereira isn’t taking any time off after his wild knockout win at UFC 303 last weekend. Pereira turned in another jaw-dropping performance in the Octagon by knocking out Jiří Procházka at UFC 303 on Saturday. After taking the fight on weeks’ notice, Pereira didn’t look fatigued at all as he captured one of the biggest wins of his UFC tenure.

Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira, UFC 295, UFC
Israel Adesanya

Fight fans take aim at Israel Adesanya over reaction to Alex Pereira’s UFC 303 win

Harry Kettle - July 1, 2024

Fight fans aren’t pleased with how Israel Adesanya reacted to Alex Pereira’s triumph at UFC 303. Last weekend, Alex Pereira defeated Jiri Prochazka via knockout in the main event of UFC 303. It cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats in the UFC, which is wild, given that he’s only been in the promotion for three years. As we know, perhaps his most iconic fights came against Israel Adesanya.

Jamahal Hill, Alex Pereira
Jamahal Hill

WATCH | Jamahal Hill live reacts to Alex Pereira's head kick knockout at UFC 303

Curtis Calhoun - June 30, 2024

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill didn’t seem as amazed as most were by Alex Pereira’s latest knockout victory. Pereira retained the UFC light heavyweight title by finishing Jiří Procházka in the UFC 303 headliner. He caught his opponent with a head kick just seconds into the second round to secure his latest knockout finish.

Dana White, Alex Pereira
Dana White

Dana White explains apprehension to allow Alex Pereira to pursue heavyweight title shot after UFC 303

Curtis Calhoun - June 30, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White isn’t keen on the idea of Alex Pereira moving up to heavyweight to potentially cement himself into the history books. Pereira defeated former titleholder Jiří Procházka in the UFC 303 main event on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Just seconds into the second round, Pereira caught Procházka with a head kick to retain the belt.

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Dana White

Dana White admits he was completely wrong with his initial assessment of Alex Pereira: “Man was I wrong”

Harry Kettle - June 30, 2024

UFC president Dana White has admitted that he was completely wrong with his initial assessment of Alex Pereira. Last night, Alex Pereira grew his legend even further. Just a few months on from his decisive victory at UFC 300, the man known as ‘Poatan’ knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303. As a result, he successfully retained the UFC light heavyweight championship for the second time. Since that switch kick landed, the masses have been heaping praise onto the Brazilian’s shoulders – and rightfully so.

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UFC

UFC 303 Bonus Report: Alex Pereira one of six fighters to take home $50k

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

The Octagon returned to Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 303 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2. The highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight rematch resulted in yet another knockout victory for the amazing sensation Alex Pereira. ‘Poatan’ scored a big knockdown in the final second of the opening round and Jiri Prochazka clearly never recovered. In the opening seconds of round two, the Brazilian landed a big head kick which sent the former RIZIN champ crashing to the canvas. From there, Pereira followed up with some heavy ground and pound which forced the referee to step in and stop the contest (see that here).

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Jiri Prochazka

Pros react after Alex Pereira stops Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 303 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. Pereira (11-2 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since knocking out Jamahal Hill in the headliner of April’s historic UFC 300 event (see that here). That victory had marked the Brazilian’s third in a row, this after previously scoring wins over Jiri Prochazka and Jan Blachowicz.

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Jiri Prochazka

UFC 303 Results: Alex Pereira stops Jiri Prochazka in Round 2 (Video)

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the main event title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. Pereira (10-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since knocking out Jamahal Hill in the headliner of April’s historic UFC 300 event (see that here). That victory marked the Brazilian’s third in a row, this after scoring wins over Jiri Prochazka and Jan Blachowicz in his previous efforts.

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Jiri Prochazka

UFC 303: ‘Pereira vs. Prochazka 2’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - June 28, 2024

The Octagon returns to Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 303 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2. Pereira (10-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since knocking out Jamahal Hill in the headliner of April’s historic UFC 300 event (see that here). That victory marked the Brazilian’s third in a row, this after scoring wins over Jiri Prochazka and Jan Blachowicz in his previous efforts.

Dana White, Jiří Procházka
Dana White

Dana White reacts to Jiří Procházka's witchcraft accusations towards Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 303

Curtis Calhoun - June 27, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has weighed in on Jiří Procházka’s assessment that Alex Pereira is using sorcery and witchcraft to gain an unfair advantage. Procházka has the chance to attain revenge this Saturday at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. Just months after their vacant light heavyweight title fight at UFC 295, Procházka will get a second chance to dethrone Pereira’s light heavyweight reign.

Max Holloway, Alex Pereira, Jiří Procházka
Jiri Prochazka

Max Holloway shares in-depth prediction for Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Procházka 2

Curtis Calhoun - June 27, 2024

BMF titleholder Max Holloway thinks the UFC 303 main event between Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka will be a high-drama affair. Pereira will make his second UFC light heavyweight title defense against Procházka in the UFC 303 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. The fight came together on weeks’ notice after Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from the main event due to injury.