In a span of less than four years, Alex Pereira has authored one of the most unique and impressive UFC runs in the 32-year history of the promotion after he transitioned to MMA following a Hall-of-Fame career as a two-division GLORY kickboxing champion.

While many of his predecessors struggled with the time it takes to adapt to a new sport or the painstaking hours necessary to evolve one's skillset to elite level, Pereira has made it seem like nothing is impossible and all of the limitations that apply to others have nothing at all to do with him.

The Brazilian slugger is 9-2 in the Octagon with seven victories via knockout. Pereira has won titles in two divisions, has fought in title bouts for nine of his 11 UFC appearances and holds a promotional record with three title defenses in jus

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