Jiri Prochazka believes he still has unfinished business with Alex Pereira. Prochazka recently scored a bonus-winning knockout victory over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300 on April 13.
Alex Pereira doesn’t like the timing of a potential clash against Magomed Ankalaev in Abu Dhabi. Pereira recently defended his light heavyweight title for the first time with a brutal Round 1 knockout win over Jamahal Hill in the main event at UFC 300.
Pereira has bigger things in mind but not at the expense of the division he currently rules
Light heavyweight king Alex Pereira made quick work of former champion Jamahal Hill, silencing multiple pundits and doubters. During his UFC 300 octagon interview, ‘Poatan’ expressed his interest in fighting heavyweight as well.
Alex Pereira appears to have ruled himself out of competing again in a few weeks. The Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight king prevailed at UFC 300, punching out Jamahal Hill to defend his throne.
UFC president Dana White has to admire the ambitiousness of his light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (10-2).
In the main event of UFC 300, the light heavyweight title was on the line. Light heavyweight champion and promotional superstar Alex Pereira (10-2) was looking to successfully defend his title for the first time as he took on former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill (12-2, 1 NC).
There wasn’t anything that could stop Alex Pereira from leaving UFC 300 with the light heavyweight title still in his possession. The former Glory Kickboxing
Alex Pereira made short work of Jamahal Hill in the UFC 300 main event. When the Chicago native tried for a strike against the champ in the first round, “Poatan” unloaded a barrage on Hill.
Alex Pereira needed just 3:14 to knock out Jamahal Hill and retain his light heavyweight title on Saturday night at UFC 300 in Las Vegas. Pereira (10-2-0) put together a stunning sequence that began with him getting kicked below the belt and not even flinching.
First, it was middleweight. Currently, it is light heavyweight. Now, Alex Pereira is setting his sights on heavyweight. Pereira scored a convincing title defense in the main event of UFC 300 Saturday night.
Alex Pereira took care of business in his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship match against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. “Poatan” delivered a TKO in the second round, cementing himself as the new driving force.
As the Ultimate Fighting Championship venue lights dim, the haunting strains of Sepultura’s “Itsari” fills the air, its cadence reverberating through the arena.
UFC 300 is the biggest UFC event and the greatest fight card in the history of the promotion. There was a lot of speculation on who would headline the fight, and some were surprised when it was announced that Alex Pereira would be the champion fighting in the main event.
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White had unequivocally delineated his vision long back while teasing the magnitude of the upcoming landmark UFC 300 event.
Our friends at Action Network present the opening betting lines for Saturday's UFC 300 event on pay-per-view.
UFC light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree Jr. remains focused on his pursuit of a showdown with Alex Pereira, and he believes plenty of others want it too.
UFC featherweight fighter Damon Jackson does not appear to have much confidence in Jamahal Hill. Last year, "Sweet Dreams" was forced to vacate the UFC light heavyweight championship after injuring his Achilles tendon.
The lead-up to UFC 300 isn't the first time that Jamahal Hill has been speaking about fighting Alex Pereira. They're set to meet in the main event on April 13 with the UFC light heavyweight title on the line, but "Poatan" has been on Hill's radar for some time.
Alex Pereira could have himself a very busy upcoming stretch of UFC action. Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight titleholder, is set to defend his belt for the first time opposite Jamahal Hill.
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