A UFC veteran reveals a major challenge Alex Pereira may face in his potential move to heavyweight, sparking debate among fans.

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 UFC) by unanimous decision in this past Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Sukhrab Magomedov, coach of UFC fighter Magomed Ankalaev, claimed that Alex Pereira used banned substances during their fight at UFC 313. Ankalaev eventually won the bout and became the new light heavyweight champion.

Painful setback for the Brazilian, who some say is 'getting old' for the UFC. The main fight of the UFC 313 event was a reality check for 37-year-old Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira, as it also thwarted his chance to move up in weight class,

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 this past Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Zahabi was surprised that Ankalaev failed to get Pereira to the ground, and even more surprised that he was able to win without any takedowns landed.

Alex Pereira's lifestyle may have caught up to him. That's what Henry Cejudo feels after "Poatan's" UFC 313 loss to Magomed Ankalaev.

Magomed Ankalaev Dethrones Alex Pereira to become the light heavyweight champ at UFC 313, what's next for the former champ?

Firas Zahabi believes Magomed Ankalaev clearly beat Alex Pereira at UFC 313, who he says was too hesitant during the fight.

Among all the talk on Alex Pereira's defeat at UFC 313, Joe Rogan remembered a key moment in the former champion's fighting career. The post “I Think He Should Have Won” – Joe Rogan Stirs Controversy After Alex Pereira’s UFC 313 Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports.