How Pereira would handle Ankalaev's wrestling was a leading narrative heading into UFC 313. Few predicted Ankalaev would land ...

UFC has been accused of protecting Alex Pereira against the hardest and ... fight of his previous opponent Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev. "I think what I would bring if I get to be the ...

In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev snatched the light heavyweight title away from Alex Pereira by executing a smart gameplan to earn a unanimous decision victory. Prior to that fight Pereira was ...

Alex Pereira (12-2) began 2023 by losing his UFC ... UFC 313 Co-Main Event: Justin Gaethje Vs. Rafael Fiziev LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: (L-R) Justin Gaethje punches Rafael Fiziev of Kazakstan ...

And in the co-main event, Justin Gaethje spoiled Rafael Fiziev's long awaited return ... but Procházka would have the inside track. Wildcard: Alex Pereira This is the most likely case.

Alex Pereira (12-2) began 2023 by losing his UFC ... LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: (L-R) Rafael Fiziev of Kazakstan punches Justin Gaethje in a lightweight ... More fight during the UFC 286 event ...

Headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev ... to book a rematch between "The Highlight" and Rafael Fiziev. The short-notice opportunity gave Fiziev ...

Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.

WATCH: UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev replay ... Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2 was announced on a few days notice. However, the rematch was almost on par with the original ...

Magomed Ankalaev outpoints Alex Pereira to win light-heavyweight title Justin Gaethje narrowly outpoints Rafael Fiziev for second time in two years Ignacio Bahamondes submits Jalin Turner into ...

Alex Pereira's loss at UFC 313 came as a shock ... Answering the question at the post-UFC 313 press conference after beating Rafael Fiziev, Gaethje said: "No, I've stated many times that I don ...