MMA News wrap-up: Alex Pereira’s fall, Brendan Schaub’s conspiracy theory, Jalin Turner’s retirement, more

Alex Pereira’s rapid fall in MMA matches his unexpected rise.

Whether you believe “Poatan” deserved to win against Magomed Ankalaev or not, he officially suffered a defeat at UFC 313, marking his most lackluster performance in a while. The former light heavyweight champion, who was ranked No. 2 in our Pound-for-Pound Rankings before his fourth title defense, now finds himself at No. 10. This significant drop may seem harsh, but it could be a necessary adjustment considering Pereira’s previous ranking.

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