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Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Alex Pereira believes Jon Jones will come out on top in his next fight. The reigning heavyweight champion recently defended his title by knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on November 16. After the win, Jones hinted at wanting to fight Pereira, but UFC President Dana White confirmed his next fight will be a unification bout with interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall . Now, Pereira has publicly shared his prediction, backing Jones to win the highly anticipated showdown. Speaking with TNT Sports at UFC 310 in Las Vegas, Pereira praised Jones' experience as the deciding factor. Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   "I think Jon Jones has a lot of experience on his side," Pereira said. "Some people say, ‘Aspinall this, Aspinall that,’ but it comes down to experience. Jon Jones is a seasoned guy, he’s been there, so I think he wins.” Tom Aspinall, who won the interim title at UFC 295, is eager to face Jones and is confident the fight w...

Photo: Tom Aspinall / Instagram   UFC interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall wants one thing: to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. To do that, he’ll need to face Jon Jones in a title unification fight. But Aspinall isn’t confident that Jones will step into the Octagon with him. “It’s the only fight to make,” Aspinall said on Tuesday while promoting his campaign with Jose Cuervo. “Now that Jones’ fight with [ Stipe Miocic ] is done, it’s time to move on with the division. They told me it won’t be long, which is positive.” Jones, 37, defended his title against Miocic in November at UFC 309. UFC CEO Dana White has said Jones’ next fight should be against Aspinall to unify the belts. However, Jones has hinted at other plans, including retirement or a fight with light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira . Photo: Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall / Instagram   Jones recently said he’s negotiating a return for 2025 but didn’t confirm if Aspinall would be his opponent. Aspinall, 31, is ...

Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Alex Pereira , the UFC light heavyweight champion, recently showed how far he has come by giving back to his parents in a big way. Four years ago, his family was living in tough conditions. Now, thanks to Pereira's success, they’ve moved into a stunning modern mansion. Pereira shared his journey in a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter). One photo showed him four years ago in a modest room with exposed brick walls. The next photo showed his parents' new luxurious home, featuring sleek marble floors and massive windows. “Thank you very much, my God,” he wrote. The fighter reflected on his humble beginnings in a video with Complex, remembering how his father would buy him one pair of shoes a year, which had to last. “I never thought I’d pay $2,100 for shoes,” Pereira said, holding a pair of Air Jordans. Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Pereira has spoken openly about his struggles, including overcoming alcoholism. He credits his decision to q...

Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira surprised fans during his trip to Korea by dominating a bodybuilder in an arm wrestling match. The viral moment happened during a gym session with Kim Kang Min, a popular bodybuilder and influencer known from the reality show Physical 100. Pereira, who recently defended his title three times in seven months, has been enjoying a well-earned break in Asia. His adventures have included sightseeing, meeting fans, and trying new challenges. One of those challenges was arm wrestling the 209-pound Kim, who led Pereira through a series of workouts before the showdown. Kim, curious about how he’d stack up against the champion, said through a translator, “I’ll see if I’m strong enough to compete.” Pereira, speaking in Portuguese, replied humbly, “I’m strong when competing, but weak when lifting weights.” Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   When they faced off, it quickly became clear that Pereira had the upper ...

Photo: Khalil Rountree / Instagram   UFC light-heavyweight fighter Khalil Rountree is sharing the tough truth about his fight against Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Rountree, who earned a title shot after a strong five-fight win streak, faced Pereira, the reigning champion.  Despite being the underdog, Rountree gave it his all, even knocking Pereira down in the second round. As the fight went on, Rountree was doing well and was ahead on the scorecards.  However, in the fourth round, Pereira came back strong and won with a knockout to retain his title. Many praised Rountree for his heart and performance, but what fans didn't know was that he was fighting through a serious injury. Photo: Khalil Rountree / Instagram   Speaking on the JAXXON Podcast, Rountree explained that he went blind during the fight after a hard hit from Pereira. “In the moment, I didn’t feel it,” Rountree said. “But the second shot, the one that actually split my eye, I went blind. I couldn’t see anyth...

Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Alex Pereira is upset after Jon Jones moved ahead of him in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Jones jumped to No. 2 after his big win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, pushing Pereira down to No. 3. The change has caused some tension, but Pereira’s complaint isn’t about being knocked down in the rankings—it’s about how it happened. The UFC rankings have caused some controversy lately, with UFC President Dana White criticizing the ranking system and its inconsistent updates. Pereira, the light heavyweight champion, posted on Instagram about the situation. He added a "1" to Jon Jones’ ranking and a "2" to Islam Makhachev , the current No. 1 fighter, saying, "With this change, I would be already happy." Despite the ranking shake-up, Pereira has shown respect for Jones, and Jones has expressed interest in fighting Pereira, which has excited fans. However, UFC President Dana White isn’t fully on board with the idea of a Jones v...

Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones is firing back at critics who say he’s dodging a fight with top contender Tom Aspinall . Jones, a legendary UFC fighter, is scheduled to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden next Saturday. He had hinted that this fight might be his last, but he recently suggested he might stick around for one more bout – though he doesn’t seem interested in facing Aspinall. Instead, Jones is looking for a high-profile opponent who could further build his legacy. Jones made it clear in recent interviews that he’s not planning on fighting Aspinall after UFC 309. He dismissed the British interim champ, saying Aspinall hasn’t done enough in the sport yet to make it worth his while. Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram “He’s just not interesting to me,” Jones said in an interview. “He hasn’t really built a legacy. I’ve been around forever, and he’s only recently joined the UFC. Who has he beaten? Just an older Andrei Arlovski. Fac...

Photo: Khalil Rountree Jr/Instagram   Khalil Rountree Jr. recently shared photos of his facial scars after a tough fight with Alex Pereira at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City.  The battle left Rountree with noticeable marks, but fans online say he’s healing well—some even comparing him to “Wolverine” from the X-Men. Pereira admitted in a recent interview that he hurt his hand during the fight, especially in the fourth round when he was landing jabs. “I thought my hand might be broken,” Pereira said. “It still hurts when I press it in certain spots.” Photo: Khalil Rountree Jr/Instagram   Despite the pain, Pereira pushed through, aiming to land powerful shots, but hitting Rountree’s forehead—a particularly tough area—made his hand ache even more. Fans on Khalil Rountree's Instagram page suggest "War Horse" is "recovering like a prime Wolverine" after UFC 307 loss to Alex Pereira. pic.twitter.com/wnTB931ql6 — MMA Mania (@mmamania) November 4, 2024 Pereira, the curre...

Photo: Alex Pereira (Instagram) After his third title defense in just seven months, UFC champion Alex Pereira wants to take a break. Following his big win at UFC 307, Pereira said he needs some rest and plans to travel, including a trip to Bali.  Pereira, known for his powerful striking, didn't reveal much about his team's condition but made it clear that he feels he has earned some time off. Meanwhile, Magomed Ankalaev is eager for a shot at Pereira. Ankalaev, who will face Alexander Rakic at UFC 308, took to Instagram to congratulate Pereira on his win but also hinted at a future fight between the two. Ankalaev joked about Pereira’s mystic reputation, calling him the “wudu guy,” and said he would take care of Rakic first before aiming for Pereira’s title. Photo: Alex Pereira (Instagram) Pereira, who started his UFC career only three years ago, has become one of the top fighters in the sport. With his strong striking skills and a possible chance to win titles in three differe...

Photo: Alex Pereira (Instagram) UFC fighter Alex Pereira has challenged his opponent Khalil Rountree Jr. to donate to charity for every takedown attempt in their upcoming fight at UFC 307 this Saturday, Oct. 5, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rountree recently told the media that he doesn’t plan to go for any takedowns in their fight for the light heavyweight title. However, Pereira and his coach, Plinio Cruz, aren’t convinced.  Cruz said many fighters have said similar things in the past but ended up trying takedowns anyway. Pereira said he’ll believe Rountree if he makes a public promise to donate a part of his earnings to charity for every takedown attempt.  Photo: Alex Pereira (Instagram) Rountree responded by saying he’s happy to donate to charity but doesn’t need to make a bet about takedowns to do it. He said he’ll donate a portion of his winnings to charity regardless of what happens in the fight. The fight will take place in just a few days, so we’ll see if Rountree sticks...

Photo: Instagram/Mike Tyson Mike Tyson , also known as "Iron Mike," has made it clear he's ready for his upcoming fight against Jake Paul in November. This comes after Paul won a fight against Mike Perry on Saturday night. Paul won with a sixth-round stoppage. This fight had to be arranged because Tyson couldn't make it due to an ulcer flare-up during a flight to Los Angeles. Now, the Tyson vs. Paul fight is set for November 15 . Tyson recently posted a video of himself watching Paul’s fight on social media, along with a message: "The countdown begins. 118 days - 16 weeks and 6 days - 17 weekends - 2,832 hours - 169,920 minutes - 10,195,200 seconds. The clock starts now.  Photo: Instagram/Mike Tyson In his post-fight interview, Paul said his next fight will only be against Tyson. "I did put him down in the first round and he just survived it, but Mike Tyson! You're next, big boy. Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix. I'm excited for that on...

Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul   Jake Paul knocked out Mike Perry in the sixth round at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Paul dominated the fight, knocking Perry down three times before the referee stopped the match at 1:12 of the sixth round. Facing a smaller opponent with weak defense, Paul took advantage, landing powerful punches that Perry couldn't handle. Despite his toughness, Perry struggled against Paul's size and reach. Paul praised Perry's resilience but noted his own hard-hitting style. "He's tough as nails," Paul said. "Respect to Mike Perry. I just hit too hard." Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul After the fight, Paul called out former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson for a match in November . He also challenged UFC champion Alex Pereira , saying, "Alex Pereira, you said you want to box, I’m the king of this. Come over, we can make it happen." Perry showed grit but couldn't keep up with Paul's speed and power. Despite the los...

Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira A recent video of UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira visiting Australia has gone viral. Pereira, who was in Melbourne before being called to headline UFC 303 in Las Vegas, took time to visit a Children’s Hospital to meet young cancer patients. He brought along his world title belts from the 205lb and 185lb divisions. During his visit, one young fan asked Pereira to shave his head due to his recent cancer diagnosis. This touching moment, captured on camera for Pereira’s YouTube channel, has spread across social media. At the Melbourne Children’s Hospital, Pereira met with several kids, posed for photos, signed autographs, and answered questions. Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira One fan, who had watched him knock out Israel Adesanya in 2022, asked Pereira if he would shave his head since he was going to lose his hair from treatment. Pereira agreed, and they posed for photos with matching haircuts. The fan shared that Pereira’s story was inspiring and...

Photo: Instagram/Daniel Cormier Tom Aspinall is eager to fight Jon Jones , and Daniel Cormier believes there's a way to make it happen. Since winning the interim championship, Aspinall has been trying to get Jones to agree to a unification fight, but Jones has shown little interest. Cormier, a former UFC champion, shared his thoughts on how Aspinall could "force" the UFC to make the fight happen. On July 27, Aspinall will defend his interim title against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in Manchester, UK. Despite the fight taking place early in the morning to suit American viewers, British fans are excited to see Aspinall in action. This fight is a rematch, with Blaydes having won their previous encounter due to an injury Aspinall sustained. Fans are eager to see if Aspinall can overcome this setback and perform well enough to convince Jones to fight him. Photo: Instagram/Daniel Cormier In a video on his YouTube channel, Cormier said, “Could you imagine if Tom Aspinall just wa...

Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira Artem Vakhitov, the last fighter to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing, has shared his thoughts on the UFC champion’s recent success. Vakhitov is eyeing a trilogy fight with Pereira in the UFC. Pereira has been dominating the UFC since his debut in 2021. However, Vakhitov isn’t as impressed, suggesting Pereira's success is partly due to his opponents' fear of him. The two first fought in 2021 at Glory 77, where Pereira won by split decision, taking the light heavyweight title. Vakhitov won their rematch eight months later, reclaiming his title. Since then, Vakhitov has moved to MMA, holding a 2-1 record, with his latest win in February this year. Photo: Instagram/Artem Vakhitov After Pereira's recent title defense against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, Vakhitov expressed his desire for a trilogy fight. "MMA always interested me, but now I'm motivated by the chance to fight Pereira again," he told MMAFighting. Pereira's only UFC lo...

Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is thinking about a new career move and has reached out to boxing superstar Anthony Joshua for advice, sparking excitement among fans. Pereira, already a champion in kickboxing and MMA, is now eyeing the boxing world. After knocking out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, many expected him to fight Russian contender Magomed Ankalaev next.  However, Pereira’s manager hinted that Polish fighter Jan Blachowicz might be the next opponent. Meanwhile, Pereira is considering boxing, inspired by Anthony Joshua’s recent social media post.  Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira Joshua, who enjoys MMA and was a character in a UFC video game, suggested Pereira should try boxing. Pereira responded, asking Joshua for advice on who to fight. Joshua encouraged Pereira, saying, “The options are endless champ.” He also recommended Pereira contact his management team, 258MGT. Interestingly, Pereira already has one boxing win from 2017. ...

Photo: Instagram/Jiri Prochazka Following his loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 303, former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is contemplating his future in fighting. Prochazka hinted on social media that he might either evolve as a fighter or retire. However, his coach, Martin Karaivanov, has another idea: moving down to middleweight. Prochazka, who has never fought professionally at 185 lbs, is considering this move. Karaivanov believes now might be the perfect time to try it. “Everything was fine. I don’t know what happened. Jiri himself said afterward that he couldn’t get into the match,” Karaivanov told tncz. He added, “We’re certainly not done, we’re continuing. Middleweight would give meaning as a new restart.” Photo: Instagram/Jiri Prochazka After his loss, Prochazka announced he would take a break from competing but has returned to some light training, sharing a video of himself punching a plank of wood. He remains focused on improving, stating, “I will take rest, but now ...