Alex Pereira has issued a statement through UFC Brazil regarding his absence from the sport, and whether he'll continue to compete in the market-leading MMA firm. Since Pereira burst onto the UFC ...

Pereira voiced his concern with the UFC, including teasing a "disheartened" update from his employer. "I always answered the UFC's calls, but if they want to play with me, we can do that.

Oct 5, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Khalil Rountree Jr. (not pictured) in a light heavyweight title bout during UFC 307 at Delta Center.

Jiri Prochazka recently confirmed that he'll be weighing in as the backup fighter for the upcoming Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira title rematch at UFC 320 in October.

Alex Pereira says he took some time off to recover, but will be back soon 👀 "We'll definitely be talking about my next fight soon. I don't have a specific date yet, but we already have an idea ...

Alex Pereira of Brazil walks to the locker room after being defeated by Magomed Ankalaev of Russia in the Light Heavyweight Title during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena on March 08, 2025 in Las Vegas ...

The MMA community was taken aback Wednesday in the days leading up to UFC 315 in Montreal, Canada, this Saturday, during a relatively quiet pay-per-view fight w ...