Existing as one of the greatest light heavyweight contenders, Alex Pereira has shifted his focus to addressing a prior defeat in his career, his sole kickboxing loss. His opponent on that fateful day was Artem Vakhitov, the last individual to deliver Pereira a kickboxing defeat. Vakhitov carved his path into the UFC via a knockout triumph over Islem Masraf on the popular ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’. After witnessing this event, Alex Pereira showcased fervor in insisting Dana White to welcome his previous competition unto UFC’s roster.
Being a globally recognized professional and helming virtually interior major PPV events this current year, Pereira recently marked a career-best victory at UFC 307, outperforming Khalil Rountree Jr. Nevertheless, Pereira’s gaze is presently set on advocating Artem Vakhitov’s UFC enlistment. The news of Vakhitov’s initial round victory through a knockout became the foundation on which UFC president Dana White decided to include the Russian contender to the esteemed promotion, a choice primarily driven by Pereira’s insistence.
Reflecting on the post-match interview, UFC president Dana White articulated, ‘Pereira prompted, ‘In my opinion, he is sufficiently skilled. He deserves to stand on this platform. The numerous fights in his career substantiate this’. ‘Poatan’, as Pereira is popularly referred, made his presence known at the Contender Series event, courtesy of personally acknowledging Artem Vakhitov for his victorious fight.
For the most part, Vakhitov reciprocated this sentiment, acknowledging Pereira’s remarkable accomplishments in MMA over the preceding few years. Pereira maintains his reign over the light heavyweight sector, marking his third victory in a row and triumphantly upholding his title this year.
Playing out in front of an animated audience, Pereira, aka ‘Poatan’, halted Khalil Rountree Jr., employing a TKO during the fourth round of their duel, thus preserving his immaculate record within the division. The initial rounds witnessed ‘Poatan’ assimilating substantial attacks from his opponent Rountree Jr.
However, as Rountree’s stamina depleted, Pereira, exercising profound patience, seized the opportune moment. Presently standing at the pinnacle of his career, there exists a cloud of uncertainty regarding his subsequent opponent, thereby fueling immense curiosity among his fans.