Alex Pereira recently entered an elite UFC club, becoming only the third fighter in history to achieve this rare milestone.
Pereira's lightning-fast ascent in the UFC has been remarkable, establishing him as one of the sport's most accomplished athletes. In just seven fights over a span of two years, "Poatan" defied the odds, securing championship gold in two different weight divisions.
Within the last year, Pereira dominated the UFC light heavyweight division, defending his title three times — all via knockouts. His résumé boasts finishes over former champions like Israel Adesanya, Jan Błachowicz, and Jiří Procházka (twice), to name a few.
Pereira put his 205-pound title on the line for the fourth time this past weekend, facing Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313. However, the outcome didn’t go his way, as he suffered a debated unanimous decision loss.
Ahead of the opening bell, Alex Pereira received some notable recognition, joining a prestigious group that includes only Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.
The legendary voice of the Octagon, Bruce Buffer, acknowledged Pereira’s status by introducing him as "The One, The Only" — a distinguished title reserved for the sport’s most iconic figures.
Buffer first bestowed this accolade upon "The Notorious" when he made his much-anticipated return to the Octagon at UFC 246 in January 2020 against Donald Cerrone. McGregor delivered a knockout victory in just 40 seconds.
At UFC 285 in March 2023, Buffer honored "Bones" with the same iconic introduction as he made his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane. Jones secured a first-round submission victory to claim the title.