Top fighters like Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski have started predicting that Alex Pereira will win the Fighter of the Year award—a testament to his extraordinary career. This year, Pereira competed three times, and all his PPV events succeeded wildly. Additionally, the Brazilian fighter stepped in on short notice to save a PPV card, a move he humorously highlights as part of his contribution to the UFC.
Pereira began by knocking out Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant light heavyweight title. He then stepped up on short notice to defend his belt against Jamahal Hill, saving UFC 300. Later, when Conor McGregor withdrew from UFC 303 due to a toe injury, Pereira once again stepped in to headline the event with a rematch against Prochazka.
Both PPVs became some of the year’s most significant events, with UFC 303 ranking in the top 10 highest gate records, generating around $20 million. Highlighting his knack for saving cards, the Brazilian champion shared a hilarious post on X, portraying himself as a salesman who takes short-notice fights whenever a fighter pulls out.
— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) November 30, 2024
After rescuing multiple events, the light heavyweight champion defended his title against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, delivering a brutal fourth-round knockout. Now, ‘Poatan’ is taking a well-deserved break, traveling and enjoying his time off. However, during his vacation, he found himself engaged in a heated exchange of trash talk with his former opponent, Hill.
Alex Pereira Mocks Jamahal Hill’s Explanation For UFC 300 Loss
At UFC 300, Hill faced Alex Pereira and suffered a brutal first-round knockout. Despite the defeat, Hill blamed the outcome on poor refereeing, expressing his frustration through social media posts. In response, Pereira mocked Hill’s claims in a post on X, saying,
“Calm down, my son. Pass this test, and Dad will give you a second chance.”
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Calm down, my son. Pass this test and Dad will give you a second chance.
— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) November 29, 2024
Calma meu filho, passa nesse teste e o pai vai te dar uma segunda chance. pic.twitter.com/ywr6gqj9XG
However, ‘Poatan’ has offered Hill another chance to defeat him. Meanwhile, Pereira is expected to defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev next. While the Brazilian fighter’s next fight is yet to be confirmed, fans will have to wait for official confirmation.