The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight titleholder, Alex Pereira, has ascended in the organization’s pound-for-pound standings.
Last weekend, Alex Pereira quelled a significant amount of skepticism – which is a considerable understatement. In the headline bout of UFC 320, he defeated Magomed Ankalaev in a mere 80 seconds to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight championship, a title he had previously relinquished earlier in the year. This dominant display served as a potent reminder of why ‘Poatan’ is recognized as one of the most exceptional talents in mixed martial arts history.
While many are keen to anticipate what lies ahead, it seems appropriate to pause and celebrate Pereira’s achievement. Few fighters possess the capacity to rebound with such decisiveness. Although he did suffer a defeat in the initial encounter with Ankalaev, any discussions of a third fight have been effectively silenced by the one-sided nature of the rematch.
In the latest update to the men’s pound-for-pound rankings, UFC.com chose to elevate Pereira several positions, surpassing some prominent figures.
Pereira advances in UFC pound-for-pound rankings
- Ilia Topuria
- Islam Makhachev
- Merab Dvalishvili
- Khamzat Chimaev
- Alexandre Pantoja
- Alex Pereira (+4)
- Alexander Volkanovski (-1)
- Jack Della Maddalena
- Tom Aspinall
- Dricus du Plessis (+1)
- Magomed Ankalaev
- Max Holloway
- Belal Muhammad
- Arman Tsarukyan
- Shavkat Rakhmonov
What are your opinions on what the Brazilian sensation should pursue next in his UFC journey? If he opts to move up to the heavyweight category, what is the likelihood of him becoming the first ever three-division world champion in UFC history? Share your opinions on this topic!
