Khalil Rountree has asserted he’s ‘never been punched as hard’ as when he fought Alex Pereira. Rountree met Pereira in the ...

Alex Pereira didn’t deny turning down the initial fight dates but explained his reasoning. After a packed run as champion, the Brazilian is opting for strategic rest and recovery.

Alex Pereira’s hiatus clouds rematch hopes with Magomed Ankalaev After UFC 313, both camps reportedly agreed to a rematch later in the year, building hype around a high-stakes sequel.