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Israel Adesanya Urges Alex Pereira to Return to 205lbs, Claims He Could Get an Immediate Title Shot

Israel Adesanya does not understand Alex Pereira's decision to stay at heavyweight after his loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250.
Israel Adesanya Urges Alex Pereira to Return to 205lbs, Claims He Could Get an Immediate Title Shot

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Israel Adesanya Urges Alex Pereira to Return to 205lbs, Claims He Could Get an Immediate Title Shot

Tue, October 27, 2026 at 5:23 AM UTC·

‘Go back to Chama’: Israel Adesanya questions Alex Pereira for saying he’ll return to 205 with UFC 335 loss

Alex Pereira meets Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event of UFC 335

Alex Pereira hints at light heavyweight return if he loses to Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335

Alex Pereira lost his heavyweight debut to Ciryl Gane

Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Run Rides on UFC 335

Alex Pereira has made it clear that his time at heavyweight depends on one fight. Pereira faces Sergei Pavlovich in […]

Alex Pereira expects Sergei Pavlovich to turn to wrestling at UFC 335

Alex Pereira expects an aggressive Sergei Pavlovich in their Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight clash.

Alex Pereira Still Upset With Herb Dean for Ciryl Gane UFC Fight

UFC superstar Alex Pereira says that he is still upset with referee Herb Dean for his officiating in his fight against Ciryl Gane. Back in June at UFC Freedom 250, Pereira made his heavyweight debut against Gane for the promotion’s interim belt. During the fight, Pereira was dropped by a Gane jab and knocked to […] The post Alex Pereira Still Upset With Herb Dean for Ciryl Gane UFC Fight appeared first on HEAVY.

Israel Adesanya Finds New Motivation for UFC Comeback After Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 333 Finish

Currently on a 4-fight losing streak, Israel Adesanya gets inspiration from Alexander Volkanovski after his title fight win at UFC 333.

Got next? Alexander Volkov sails past Alex Pereira in UFC 333 rankings update

Alexander Volkov wanted to know what steps were required to secure a heavyweight title shot. While he didn’t get a straight answer from UFC CEO Dana White, who may or may not recognize Volkov if he tripped over “Drago” in the subway, the Russian may have answered his own question with his victory over fellow […]

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Alexander Volkanovski has intriguing backup plan for next fight after UFC 333

What Alexander Volkanovski wants first and foremost after his latest title defense is clear: a Justin Gaethje superfight. But Plan B isn't a bad idea.

Rematch! Alex Volkanovski eyes Ilia Topuria do-over if Justin Gaethje retires from UFC

Alexander Volkanovski is nearing the end of his hall of fame MMA career and wants to retire from UFC in the most spectacular way possible. That’s why “The Great” has set his sights on a championship super fight against current 155-pound kingpin Justin Gaethje for early to mid 2027. But if “The Highlight” calls it […]

Daniel Cormier: Alexander Volkov next for title shot after UFC 333 win

Daniel Cormier thinks Alexander Volkov is the No. 1 contender after UFC 333, but sees two things that could stand in his way.

Morning Report | Paddy Pimblett: Movsar Evloev ‘quit’ in loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333

Paddy Pimblett wanted to see more from Movsar Evloev at UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski pushes for lightweight title shot: ‘I think I’ve earned it’

Alexander Volkanovski is all in for a lightweight title fight … so long as he’s not messing up the 145 and 155 pound divisions by pursuing double-champ glory. The featherweight champ Volkanovski just handled challenger Movsar Evloev with ease at UFC 333, TKOing the tough Russian wrestler in the second round of their Abu Dhabi […]

Alexander Volkanovski Wants Ilia Topuria Rematch for Lightweight Title if Justin Gaethje Retires

Alexander Volkanovski would love to rematch Ilia Topuria who handed the Aussie his first defeat at 145lbs back at UFC 298.

Matches To Make After UFC 333

UFC 333 went down yesterday (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026) inside Etihad Arena in Dubai, UAE, which saw Alexander Volkanovski stop Movsar Evloev in the second round of their featherweight title fight (highlights). In the co-main event Petr Yan retained his 135-pound strap by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision in what was an epic end […]

Daniel Cormier Says Alexander Volkov Should Get UFC Title Shot

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier says that Alexander Volkov deserves to be next in line to fight for the UFC heavyweight title. Volkov — who turned heads this week with a viral clip of him asking UFC president Dana White what he has to do to get a title shot — defeated Rizvan Kuniev at UFC […] The post Daniel Cormier Says Alexander Volkov Should Get UFC Title Shot appeared first on HEAVY.

Spinning Back Clique: Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan win big at UFC 333

On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses the results of UFC 333, plus the new interim title booking in Prates vs. Morales.

Paddy Pimblett Accuses Movsar Evloev of Quitting at UFC 333

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett accused Movsar Evloev of quitting in his UFC 333 title fight against Alexander Volkanovski.After a competitive first round, Evloev crumbled in the second round, getting hurt by Volkanovski’s heavy strikes on the feet before being finished by heavy ground-and-pound on the mat as the Russian suffered his first career loss.But […] The post Paddy Pimblett Accuses Movsar Evloev of Quitting at UFC 333 appeared first on HEAVY.

UFC power rankings following Fight Night 333 in Abu Dhabi

Ranking the top 10 men's fighters in the UFC.

UFC 333 blew the roof off Etihad Arena last Saturday (Oct. 24, 2026) in Abud Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), leaving several fighters feeling the post-fight blues. Among them was Merab Dvalishvili, who was unable to re-claim the UFC bantamweight title after getting out-classed by division king, Petr Yan (see it here). And Ramazan Temirov, […]

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