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Askar Askarov vs. Alex Perez set for UFC Vegas 33
Askar Askarov will face Alex Perez in a potential number one contender bout at UFC Vegas 33. Multiple sources have informed BJPENN.com that Askarov and Perez will fight one another on July 31 at the UFC Apex in Nevada. Contracts for the fight have already been signed, the sources revealed. Askar Askarov (14-0-1) is coming […]
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Alex Perez releases statement following quick loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 256
UFC flyweight contender Alex Perez has released a statement in the wake of his first-round submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 256. After a destructive TKO over Jussier Formiga in his last outing, Perez was supposed to be a live dog according to many fans and bettors heading into the fight, but he made […]
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Cody Garbrandt fires back at Alex Perez for suggesting he tried to take a shortcut to a title
Cody Garbrandt was supposed to be fighting for the flyweight title this Saturday against Deiveson Figueiredo. Garbrandt announced a move down to 125-pounds and was immediately getting a title shot. However, he tore his bicep and was forced to withdraw from the bout and Alex Perez stepped in to face Figueiredo. Now, just days away […]
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UFC 255 | Pro fighters make their picks for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez title fight
In the main event of UFC 255, Deiveson Figueiredo is looking to defend his flyweight title for the first time when he battles Alex Perez. Heading into the fight, the champ is a -310 favorite while the American challenger is a +240 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to […]
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Full betting odds released for UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez
The full betting odds have been released for the 12 fights scheduled to take place at Saturday’s UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez event. In the main event, UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo puts his belt on the line for the first time when he takes on Alex Perez. Figueiredo has won his last four fights […]
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Alex Perez plans to “make a statement” with stoppage win over Deiveson Figueiredo
Alex Perez expects to hear ‘And New’ by Bruce Buffer on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 255, Perez is taking on flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo in a very intriguing matchup. Originally, the champ was supposed to take on Cody Garbrandt but due to an injury, Perez got the shot. Entering the fight, […]
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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 19 with Alex Perez, Brandon Moreno & Brandon Royval
The 19th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 255. We’re first joined by flyweight title challenger, Alex Perez (2:24). Next, second-ranked flyweight contender, Brandon Moreno (13:45) joins the program. Closing out the show is sixth-ranked flyweight contender, Brandon Royval (27:07) Alex Perez opens up the show […]
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Top flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno, Alex Perez linked to UFC 255 showdown
Top UFC flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno and Alex Perez are expected to fight at UFC 255, which will go down on November 21 in a to-be-determined location. News of this bout was first reported by Spanish-language outlet Milenio. Moreno and Perez are two of the top contenders in the UFC flyweight division. Moreno is riding […]