Alex ‘Poatan’ Pereira is undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars in the entire sport of MMA; and the Brazilian kickboxer could add yet more gold to his mantlepiece this weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Yet aside from retaining his shiny 205lb belt and securing himself as the 2024 Fighter of the Year, there’s actually an all-time record that ‘Poatan’ could also break this weekend – one that is currently held by the legendary Ronda Rousey.
Alex Pereira closes in on Ronda Rousey’s all-time UFC championship record
The main event of UFC 307 this weekend in Utah will be Alex Pereira’s third title fight of the year; having already bested Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka via vicious first and second-round knockouts respectively.
Whilst veteran Khalil Rountree Jr will indeed put up a stern test for the Brazilian, there is a certain expectation that it’s a matter of ‘when’ not ‘if’, Pereira will score another knockout win…