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Alex Pereira's meteoric ascent in combat sports is nothing short of extraordinary, with 'Poatan' cementing his place as one of the most distinguished figures in the world of mixed martial arts.
Pereira came to the rescue at UFC 300, defending his light heavyweight title on short notice against Jamahal Hill. Now, he's stepping up once again, this time on even shorter notice, to salvage UFC 303.
With Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler no longer headlining the promotion's International Fight Week card on June 29, the Brazilian has agreed to a rematch with Jiri Prochazka, defending his 205-pound title on just two weeks' notice.
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In a mere 12 professional MMA bouts and eight appearances in the octagon, Pereira has carved out a remarkable legacy. He became the ninth two-division champion in UFC history. Notably, he is the first fighter to clinch titles in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions in just over two years.
In his seven UFC victories, 'Poatan' has defeated five former UFC champions: Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, Jan Blachowicz, Prochazka, and now Jamahal Hill. Whether expedited to title contention or not, Pereira has consistently capitalized on every opportunity presented to him.
Which songs did Alex Pereira walk out to?
Sporting a 7-1 record in the octagon, Alex Pereira commands attention with his formidable walkout ritual, highlighted by his iconic bow and arrow gesture directed towards his opponent.
Check out Alex Pereira making his walkout to the octagon at UFC 300:
'Poatan' consistently pays homage to his Pataxó tribe heritage by selecting music that reflects his roots. It's likely that Pereira will continue to choose 'Itsári' by Sepultura as his walkout song for the remainder of his UFC journey, a track he has favored since his stunning knockout win over Andreas Michailidis in his promotional debut at UFC 268 in 2021.
Pereira has consistently showcased profound pride in his Pataxó heritage, honoring this indigenous legacy throughout his fighting career. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champion pays tribute to the memory of his ancestors by sporting colorful face paint and a headdress during traditional weigh-ins.
