MMA debut secured by Artem Vakhitov, the sole fighter to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing

According to MMA Fighting, Artem Vakhitov will make his official transition to MMA in June. The two-time GLORY light heavyweight champion and the last person to defeat former UFC champion Alex Pereira in kickboxing will step into the cage to battle Ashraf Bashandy in a 205-pound contest. This event will be the headline match for Open FC 31, taking place in Shergesh, Russia on June … Continue reading MMA debut secured by Artem Vakhitov, the sole fighter to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing

Reflecting on the origins of ‘Poatan’, Alex Pereira’s initial guide discusses racism, alcohol, and rituals

Alex Pereira’s journey to becoming a UFC middleweight champion was far from easy with many twists and turns. As a youngster working in a tire shop in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, he was drawn into a world of alcohol and disappointment. However, Pereira soon realized that becoming an athlete could change his life, as he saw sports saving people. Growing up in a challenging … Continue reading Reflecting on the origins of ‘Poatan’, Alex Pereira’s initial guide discusses racism, alcohol, and rituals