Alex Pereira Next Fight: ‘Poatan’ Returns To Defend His Gold On Saturday At UFC 307

The Alex Pereira next fight news has arrived, and the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion is back this Saturday. But who will “Poatan” defend his gold against at UFC 307?

Who will Alex Pereira next fight be against?

Pereira will remain active, returning later this year to defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Khalil Rountree Jr. The bout will mark his third title defense since becoming champion in 2023.

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How to watch Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr on October 5

• Pereira vs. Rountree will headline UFC 307 on October 5
• The bout will take place from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
• The event will air exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view for a price of $79.99

Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill recap

Pereira displayed the incredible striking skills that have made him a two-division UFC champion. With one simple shot, he floored Hill, handing the former champion just his second career loss. Pereira handled what Hill could throw at him in the first three minutes. From there, he dominated like has countless times before.

Among the elite: When you can claim being a champion in the UFC in multiple weight classes, you have positioned yourself on an elite list of athletes. To also secure a successful title defense now, Pereira has shown his staying power.

The road map: If the logistics can be figured out, competing straightaway at the UFC’s return to Brazil makes sense for Pereira. It just might be difficult to talk Aspinall into taking on such a challenge.

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What makes Alex Pereira so popular?

Throughout his 52-fight combat sports career, Pereira has made a habit out of finishing his opponent. He owns 21 knockouts in kickboxing, seven in mixed martial arts, and one in his lone boxing bout.

• Alex Pereira Record: 10-2
• Alex Pereira height: 6-foot-4
• Alex Pereira stats: The man known as “Poatan” has recorded seven of his nine wins by knockout inside the cage.
• Before becoming a two-division UFC champion, Pereira was a two-division Glory champion, winning gold at light heavyweight and middleweight.
• He was inducted into the Glory Hall of Fame in 2023 and also won the WGP Kickboxing Middleweight title in 2015.
• Pereira captured the UFC middleweight championship in 2022 when he finished Israel Adesanya. He lost the belt in the rematch and won the vacant light heavyweight title in November with a second-round TKO over Jiri Prochazka.
• During their kickboxing days, Pereira picked up a pair of victories over Adesanya in 2016 and 2017. He made his lone boxing appearance in 2017 and scored a third-round TKO.
• After dropping his MMA debut in 2015, Pereira reeled off seven consecutive wins, including a 2022 finish of former UFC champion Sean Strickland at UFC 276.

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Alex Pereira’s net worth

Money is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. As of 2024, Pereira’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million .

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