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Alex Pereira: ‘My Legacy Is Being Built’

UFC Light Heavyweight Alex Pereira Has His Sights On Capping Off UFC’s Historic UFC 300 By Defending His Title In Style

By Gavin Porter, On X @ItsGavinPorter • Mar. 22, 2024

In just seven UFC fights, Alex Pereira conquered both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.

Prior to “Poatan,” no fighter in UFC history had ever been both a middleweight champion and a light heavyweight champion – and what makes that accomplishment even more impressive is that he became a two-division champ in the shortest time and number of fights ever.

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At UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas, Pereira will be looking to add to his legacy on what has shaped up to be the biggest event in UFC history.