Alex Pereira Eyes Historic Milestone at UFC 320: A Modern Era First?

Alex Pereira is set to once again prove his fighting prowess by securing a victory against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.

This Saturday, the top-tier mixed martial arts promotion will hold UFC 320 in Las Vegas. The main event features a highly anticipated light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.

In their initial encounter at UFC 313 earlier this year, Ankalaev caused an upset, outstriking Pereira comprehensively over five rounds to claim the win.

As their rematch approaches this Saturday, the rivalry has intensified, culminating in a tense near-confrontation at the UFC Performance Institute just days ago.

Pereira Poised to Achieve Modern Era`s First Dual-Weight, Three-Time UFC Titleholder Status

“Poatan” quickly ascended to championship status in the UFC shortly after joining the organization, being rapidly propelled into title contention.

Throughout his tenure, the Brazilian fighter swiftly rose to become a global combat sports icon, serving as the prominent face of the UFC for a considerable period.

Nevertheless, his defeat to the Russian champion earlier this year appeared to diminish his star power, causing him to recede from the spotlight in recent months.

Despite this, the 38-year-old has an opportunity to regain his widespread appeal with a significant victory in Las Vegas this Saturday.

Should Pereira successfully implement the necessary strategic changes, he stands to become the first fighter in the modern era to secure a three-time UFC championship across two distinct weight divisions.

The sole precedent for this achievement belongs to UFC legend Randy Couture, who accomplished it in 2003 at UFC 44 following his triumph over Tito Ortiz.

Pereira Continues to Eye Unprecedented Triple-Champion Status

When he held the light heavyweight title, given his physique, it seemed almost certain that “Poatan” would eventually transition to the heavyweight division.

Now, prior to his UFC 320 bout, the Brazilian has again hinted at a potential move to the heavyweight category, aspiring to become the first-ever three-division UFC champion.

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