Luke Rockhold Admits Alex Pereira Won Him Over, Calls Him ‘One of the GOATs’

7 months ago

Luke Rockhold Admits Alex Pereira Won Him Over, Calls Him ‘One of the GOATs’

Ex-champion Rockhold confessed his stance on light-heavyweight champion Pereira has completely changed. “I used to hate on him, but he’s a gangster,” he said. Praising Pereira’s confidence and courage, Rockhold added, “He doesn’t have the ground game, but he’s got balls.” Pereira’s blistering two-division rise (middleweight to light heavyweight) continues as he eyes the heavyweight division after UFC 320 win.

By Afnan Chougle

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Charles Oliveira Urges UFC to Stage Brazil Stadium Event With Alex Pereira

7 months ago

Charles Oliveira Urges UFC to Stage Brazil Stadium Event With Alex Pereira

Fresh off his submission win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio last Saturday, Oliveira called for a massive stadium event in Brazil. “Put me as the main event… me and Poatan can fill a stadium,” he said. The victory marked his 22nd UFC finish, extending his all-time record, as he bounced back impressively from his title loss to Ilia Topuria.

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Tom Aspinall Says He’d Vacate UFC Title Before Fighting Friend Ante Delija

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Tom Aspinall Says He’d Vacate UFC Title Before Fighting Friend Ante Delija

“I’d vacate it and let him have his time; that’s my guy,” Aspinall said about a hypothetical fight with close friend Delija. The heavyweight champ, who will have his first title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on October 25 in Abu Dhabi, praised Delija’s rise after his debut UFC win. Delija impressively scored a first-round TKO in September.

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Marc Goddard Reflects on ‘Special’ Atmosphere at UFC Rio

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Marc Goddard Reflects on ‘Special’ Atmosphere at UFC Rio

Veteran referee Goddard praised the emotion and energy of UFC Rio, headlined by ex-lightweight champion Charles Oliveira’s submission win over Mateusz Gamrot. “There’s something special about Rio… the energy, volume, and emotion of that crowd was electric,” he wrote. Having officiated multiple events in Brazil, the BJJ black-belt Goddard called the experience “grateful beyond words” and one he’ll always cherish.

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Tom Aspinall Admits Prime Daniel Cormier Would Be His ‘Nightmare Matchup’

7 months ago

Tom Aspinall Admits Prime Daniel Cormier Would Be His ‘Nightmare Matchup’

Heavyweight champion Aspinall named Cormier as the one fighter he’d likely lose to, saying, “Peak DC has the worst style for me ever… short, walks forward, mixes grappling and punches, cardio for days.” He’s previously praised Cormier’s fight IQ and durability, calling him one of the best heavyweights ever. Aspinall defends his title next vs. Ciryl Gane on 25 October.

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Merab Dvalishvili Congratulates Deiveson Figueiredo, Teases Future Clash After UFC Rio

7 months ago

Merab Dvalishvili Congratulates Deiveson Figueiredo, Teases Future Clash After UFC Rio

After Figueiredo’s dominant decision win over Montel Jackson, bantamweight champion Dvalishvili tweeted, “Congratulations! Great performance… I’m waiting for you.” Dvalishvili, on a 14-fight win streak, has defended his bantamweight belt three times against contenders like Sean O'Malley and Umar Nurmagomedov. With ex-flyweight champion Figueiredo now debuting in the division, a new and formidable challenger has emerged for Merab.

By Afnan Chougle

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