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Alex Pereira rival Artem Vakhitov spurns UFC starter contract, returns to GLORY for Rico Verhoeven fight
Kickboxing champ Artem Vakhitov is heading back to GLORY after failed negotiations with the UFC.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
DWCS winner Artem Vakhitov says UFC no longer in immediate plans after contract dispute
Artem Vakhitov captured the MMA world's attention when he won a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series last October – in part because of his past kickboxing rivalry with Alex Pereira. More ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
GLORY kickboxing champion walks away from UFC contract offer after not being allowed to negotiate salary
Artem Vakhitov earned a contract through Dana White's Contender Series, but claims that he could not get more than what was offeredCBS Sports - 2d -
UFC 313 fight fall out: Next options for Alex Pereira, Magomed Ankalaev and Justin Gaethje after Saturday
The UFC would be wise to salvage what they can of Pereira's heavyweight runCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Firas Zahabi: Alex Pereira went through analysis paralysis in UFC 313 title loss
Firas Zahabi thinks Magomed Ankalaev had Alex Pereira overthinking throughout the fight at UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power
The UFC's light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, may hold the key to unlocking enormous punching power.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
UFC Fight Night 255 takeaways: Can Carlos Ulberg beat Magomed Ankalaev or Alex Pereira?
What mattered most at UFC Fight Night 255 from The O2 in London? Here are a few post-fight musings …Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Alex Pereira admits to health issues entering UFC 313: 'One of the more complicated fight camps'
Pereira refused to take anything away from new champ Magomed Ankalaev after coming up short on the scorecards earlier this monthCBS Sports - 2d -
Alex Pereira opens up about what went wrong at UFC 313, reveals he nearly pulled out
Alex Pereira speaks candidly for the first time since his UFC title loss to Magomed Ankalaev.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC 313 predictions -- Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: Fight card, odds, preview, prelims, expert picks
Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the light heavyweight title fight set for Saturday in Las VegasCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Alex Pereira's coaches think he beat Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, promise 'Poatan 2.0' in rematch
Alex Pereira's coaches disagree with the UFC 313 decision. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Brendan Schaub: 'The UFC's in some trouble' after Alex Pereira lost light heavyweight title
Brendan Schaub thinks Alex Pereira losing his title is a problem for the UFC. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Ankalaev ends Pereira's UFC reign by decision
Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira on Saturday night, taking a unanimous decision to become the new light heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 313.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
UFC London: Jan Blachowicz's 'perfect scenario' includes rematching Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira
Jan Blachowicz hopes he can disrupt the UFC's plans of a rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) defeated Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) by unanimous ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Alex Pereira: Team Magomed Ankalaev's greasing accusation an excuse for failed takedowns at UFC 313
Alex Pereira fired back at Magomed Ankalaev's coach for accusing him of greasing at UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Alex Pereira: Team Magomed Ankalaev's greasing accusation an excuse for failed takedowns at UFC 313
Alex Pereira fired back at Magomed Ankalaev's coach for accusing him of greasing at UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC 313 results: Ankalaev dethrones Pereira, wins by unanimous decision
The UFC's light heavyweight division has a new champion, following Magomed Ankalaev's win over Alex Pereira.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
End is near: Pereira's UFC 313 loss felt like a funeral
Alex Pereira didn't get knocked out by Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, but there was a funeral-type feel to the end result.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Chael Sonnen: 'The narrative that Alex Pereira can’t wrestle is over' after UFC 313
Chael Sonnen is still hopeful that Alex Pereira could pose Jon Jones problems after UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
UFC 313 -- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira: Results, winners, highlights, fight card, complete guide
There is a new champion in the light heavyweight division after Saturday night in Las VegasCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Tom Aspinall surprised 'uneducated fans' thought Alex Pereira beat Magomed Ankalaev
Tom Aspinall can't understand how certain people scored the UFC 313 main event in favor of Alex Pereira. Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) defeated Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) by unanimous ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 18 -
Jamahal Hill on one major adjustment Alex Pereira needs to make for Magomed Ankalaev rematch
Jamahal Hill thinks Alex Pereira needs to focus on one particular thing if he wants to reclaim UFC gold. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost the light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
The Ariel Helwani Show | Alex Pereira in studio, Charles Oliveira, Baron Corbin, Norma Dumont, On The Nose and more
Alex Pereira joins Ariel Helwani live in-studio for his first interview since UFC 313! Plus: Charles Oliveira, Baron Corbin, Norma Dumont, On The Nose and much more.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Alex Pereira accused of greasing by Magomed Ankalaev’s coach after UFC 313 clash
Ankalaev outpointed Pereira to win the light-heavyweight belt, but he did fail with all 12 of his takedownsYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Alex Pereira denies ‘greasing’ claims from Magomed Ankalaev’s camp following UFC 313 title loss
Pereira lost his title to Ankalaev despite stuffing all 12 of the Russian’s takedownsYahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC 313 odds, predictions, time, Las Vegas card: Pereira vs. Ankalaev picks from proven MMA expert
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev fight card from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on SaturdayCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
The Ariel Helwani Show | Cain Velasquez reaction, Carlos Ulberg, Raul Rosas Jr., David Taylor, Steve Erceg, Artem Vakhitov and more
Ariel Helwani is back with a monster show featuring Carlos Ulberg, Raul Rosas Jr., David Taylor, Steve Erceg, Artem Vakhitov, plus reaction to the Cain Velasquez verdict and more.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC announces return to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night event in July
The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi for a Fight Night event this summer. Promotion officials announced Thursday morning that a UFC Fight Night event will take place July 26 at Etihad Arena in Abu ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Paul Craig returns to light heavyweight at UFC Fight Night event in May
Paul Craig is back to his original weight class. Craig (17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC) meets Rodolfo Bellato(12-2-1 MMA, 1-0-1 UFC) in a light heavyweight bout at a UFC Fight Night event, which takes place ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Magomed Ankalaev wins undisputed light heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Alex Pereira
Magomed Ankalaev scored a stunning upset with a unanimous decision to take Alex Pereira’s undisputed light heavyweight belt at UFC313ABC News - Mar. 9 -
UFC Fight Night 254 video: Top prospect Kevin Vallejos TKOs SeungWoo Choi in debut
Kevin Vallejos showed why there's hype around his name in his octagon debut against SeungWoo Choi at UFC Fight Night 254. After earning a UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
UFC Fight Night 255 video: Leon Edwards, Sean Brady make weight in London
LONDON – The main event for the UFC's return to London is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 255 (ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at The O2 in London, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
UFC's Daniel Barez sees Andre Lima as a more difficult rival than 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez
Daniel Barez tried to pick a fight with Ronaldo Rodriguez, but instead got unbeaten prospect Andre Lima. Barez (17-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Lima (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) are set to clash this Saturday at UFC ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Yoel Romero offers former UFC rival Israel Adesanya advice amid losing skid
Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya needs to taper down in training if he wants to rebound. Former UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) is on a three-fight losing skid after ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Kevin Holland says UFC Fight Night 255 bout not permanent move down to welterweight
LONDON – Kevin Holland still plans on bouncing around weight classes after UFC Fight Night 255. Holland (26-13 MMA, 13-10 UFC) takes on the returning Gunnar Nelson (19-5-1 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
With contract wrapped, Marcin Tybura hopes he gets new deal after UFC London win over Mick Parkin
LONDON – Marcin Tybura beat Mick Parkin with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with Tybura, a nine-year ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC Fight Night 255 results: Carlos Ulberg outpoints ex-champ Jan Blachowicz for 8th straight win
Carlos Ulberg spoiled the octagon return of former champion Jan Blachowicz to continue his winning streak in the UFC Fight Night 255 co-main event. After injuries kept him out of action since July ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Alexia Thainara: Molly McCann will be 'terrified' to grapple at UFC Fight Night 255
LONDON – Alexia Thainara had to make some compromises on her ideal scenario, but overall she couldn't ask for much more for a UFC debut. After earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
UFC targets Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick for June event
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas has her next assignment, and it comes in the form of a rising contender. At a UFC Fight Night event June 14, Namajunas (13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) returns to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
UFC expert picks, best bets: How Vettori can win in return from layoff
Who has the edge in this week's UFC Fight Night? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.ESPN - Mar. 15
