Alex Pereira just defended his title against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307. It was a war, the kind that makes fans wonder why anyone would willingly step into the octagon. ‘Poatan’ emerged victorious, but apparently, not everyone was impressed, especially his former rival, Jamahal Hill. But, the Brazilian fighter, known for his devastating strikes, proved his wit is just as sharp as his fists.
Hill, watching from the audience, decided to express his opinion on the fight. His chosen method of critique was a dramatic yawn. Now, many fighters might have ignored this juvenile display. But Pereira saw an opportunity and seized it fast, dropping a one-liner that would echo for a long time.
“Maybe he just woke up from UFC 300,” said Pereira at the UFC 307 post-fight press conference.
For those who might have missed it, UFC 300 was where Alex Pereira fought Jamahal Hill. He went on to knock out Hill in the first round to retain the light heavyweight title. It was a spectacular finish that left Hill unconscious and Pereira with gold around his waist.
Alex Pereira’s comeback to Hill was delivered in Portuguese, but its impact transcended language barriers. It was a real mic drop moment, one that fight fans will remember for a long time.
Alex Pereira Breaks Record After Defending His Title At UFC 307
‘Poatan,’ the man with fists of stone and a chin of granite, has done it again. The Brazilian knockout artist successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 307, and in doing so, he etched his name in the record books.
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Pereira has become the UFC’s go-to guy for saving events, headlining both UFC 300 and UFC 303 earlier this year. But he wasn’t content with just two title defenses in 2024. He decided to go for the hat trick, and thus came UFC 307 and his showdown with Khalil Rountree Jr.
Alex Pereira went on to win the fight in a dominant fashion. With this win, ‘Poatan’ broke Ronda Rousey’s 189-day record for the shortest time between three title defenses. He was just short of it, defending his title three times in 175 days. This feat is a testament to Pereira’s work ethic and his willingness to stay active.
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