Exciting Finish at UFC 300 by Alex Pereira
The conclusion of UFC 300 was nothing short of spectacular, all thanks to Alex Pereira. The UFC light heavyweight champion emerged victorious in the main event of the highly anticipated card with a first-round knockout against former champion Jamahal Hill. This marked Pereira’s first successful title defense after claiming the vacant belt from Jiří Procházka.
The intensity of the entire fight was palpable, with both fighters locking eyes as the first bell rang. The tension escalated when Hill delivered a low blow to Pereira. Despite the referee’s attempt to intervene, Pereira waved him off and focused entirely on Hill. In a swift and powerful move, Pereira landed a devastating left uppercut, sending Hill crashing to the mat with his eyes rolling back.
Following the fight, Pereira’s mentor, former light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira, honored him with a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, recognizing his exceptional performance. Pereira, reflecting on his strategy, stated, “I cannot deviate from my plan. I kept throwing kicks, gauging the distance and timing, and everything fell into place perfectly.”
Remarkably, Pereira executed his game plan, which heavily featured leg kicks, despite entering the fight with a broken toe, as revealed by UFC president Dana White later on. The eventful night culminated in Pereira being bestowed the honor of closing the show, despite only being on his eighth UFC fight and 12th overall MMA bout.
Alex Pereira Eyes Heavyweight Division
Pereira’s triumph at UFC 300 marked the first successful title defense in the light heavyweight division since 2020, a weight class plagued by misfortunes. Pereira overcame the challenge by defeating two former champions, Hill and Procházka, in impressive fashion.
With potential challengers like Magomed Ankalaev, Jan Blachowicz, and Procházka looming, Pereira expressed interest in transitioning to the heavyweight division at UFC 301 in May. “I want to continue defending this belt,” Pereira asserted. “I have aspirations of fighting in Brazil and possibly at heavyweight.”
The heavyweight landscape currently faces uncertainty, with champion Jon Jones recovering from injury. Pereira’s potential move to heavyweight adds another layer of intrigue to the division, showcasing his fearless and dominant presence in the octagon.
After only three years in the UFC, Pereira has proven that he is a force to be reckoned with, leaving a trail of victories and memorable performances in his wake.