This Wednesday, Dana White dropped big news on the year’s final pay-per-view events. Jiri Prochazka, ex-light heavyweight champ, is set to reclaim his title on November 11. His opponent? Alex Pereira, former middleweight champ and Brazilian knockout specialist, making a move up to light heavyweight. Fans are already cheering Pereira, recognizing his impressive but brief MMA journey, ahead of this highly anticipated matchup.
Fans lauded Alex Pereira for his solid MMA Resume
Alex Pereira has an impressive MMA record of 8 wins and 2 losses, with 5 of those wins coming from his fights in the UFC. In his eight fights, the Brazilian fighter has achieved six finishes, all of which were TKO/KO victories. He became the middleweight champion in his fourth UFC bout but unfortunately lost the title in his fifth fight, which means he has competed for championship titles twice.
In the last two years, Pereira has primarily competed in the UFC and recently he made a division switch and moved up to the Light Heavyweight class. It’s worth noting that he has defeated three champions throughout his career, and he’s currently aiming to secure his fourth victory against a champion fighter.
As a result of his accomplishments and remarkable resume, fans on the internet have been praising him. Check out the post and reactions below.
Though some may question favoritism within the UFC, Pereira’s track record and fighting style unequivocally demonstrate his well-deserved achievements and success in both UFC and MMA. Indeed just like his boxing career he is dominant force here as well. Like a fan jokingly mentioned that Pereira’s speedy progress in the octagon could have him entering the Hall of Fame within the next two years.
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Poatan is on a mission for that Light Heavyweight championship fight after a victorious UFC 295. Anticipation runs high for this upcoming event, a must-see spectacle as fans eagerly await the intense action that’s bound to unfold.
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