The Alex Pereira next fight news has arrived, and the former light heavyweight will look to regain the title he lost in March in a rematch this fall.
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Who will Alex Pereira next fight be against?
In March, Pereira’s dominant reign as the king of 205 pounds came to an end at UFC 313 to Magomed Ankalaev. While there were rumors that a rematch might not happen, UFC boss Dana White revealed in July that the two are finally set for a rematch in October.
How to watch Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev II in October
- Pereira vs. Ankalaev II will headline UFC 320 on October 4
- The event will take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV
- UFC 320 will air exclusively on ESPN+
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev II preview
“Poatan” has been defeated in the past and has roared back as an even better fighter. The big question going into his return at UFC 320 is, can he still have the same rebound at 38 and with over 50 bouts in combat sports?
Lessons learned: Pereira has shown he has a very good fight IQ. It is why he often starts slow in his fights and takes time to find holes to exploit. The Brazilian is sure to have reviewed his loss to Anakalaev several times now. You can bet he will come with an improved game plan and some new tricks for the Russian. It is often said that the rematch is tougher for the person who won because they have to figure out what to change after victory.
Has Father Time arrived? Pereira has been unbelievable during his UFC run despite much of it taking place in the back half of his 30s. But age comes for all great fighters. And the fact that he was beaten in a fight, mostly on the feet, may be a sign that he has slowed down. The decline for UFC fighters can be steep and sudden. “Poatan” could be nearing the cliff of his elite skills.
The bottom line: This is a matchup of the top two light heavyweights on the planet. This will be a massive test for Pereira to prove that he is still a pound-for-pound level fighter who still has many more big fights ahead of him.
What makes Alex Pereira so popular?
Throughout his 54-fight combat sports career, Pereira has made a habit out of finishing his opponents. He owns 21 knockouts in kickboxing, 10 in mixed martial arts, and one in his lone boxing bout. His ability to end fights early and his unique humor has endeared him to MMA fans around the world.
- Alex Pereira Record: 12-3
- Alex Pereira height: 6-foot-4
- Before becoming a two-division UFC champion, Pereira was a two-division Glory champion, winning gold at light heavyweight and middleweight.
- He was inducted into the Glory Hall of Fame in 2023 and also won the WGP Kickboxing Middleweight title in 2015.
- Pereira captured the UFC middleweight championship in 2022 when he defeated old kickboxing rival Israel Adesanya. He lost the belt in their 2023 rematch.
- He would then move up to light heavyweight and win the vacant title with a second-round TKO over Jiri Prochazka in November 2023.
- During their kickboxing days, Pereira picked up a pair of victories over Adesanya in 2016 and 2017. He made his lone boxing appearance in 2017 and scored a third-round TKO.
- After dropping his MMA debut in 2015, Pereira reeled off seven consecutive wins, including a 2022 finish of former UFC champion Sean Strickland at UFC 276.
Alex Pereira’s net worth
Money is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. As of 2025, Pereira’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
