Alex Pereira Record: How Good Is Poatan And Is He The G.O.A.T?

InnovationGamingAlex Pereira Record: How Good Is Poatan And Is He The G.O.A.T?ByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorJun 09, 2026, 10:16pm EDTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Alex Pereira of Brazil enters the Octagon in the UFC light heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 320 event at T-Mobile Arena on October 04, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCAlex "Poatan" Pereira is looking to accomplish something that no man or woman has done in the UFC. On Sunday, at the White House, Pereira will face Ciryl Gane with a chance to become a three-division champion.While Tom Aspinall is the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, injuries to his eyes suffered in his last fight against Gane have the latter and Pereira fighting for the interim strap on the White House lawn. Despite the interim tag, it will be tough to disparage Pereira's accomplishment if he defeats Gane.UFC President Dana White insists that if Pereira defeats Gane and wins a title in a third division, he will be the new GOAT, unseating Jon Jones. Is this true? Let's talk MMA.Key Facts At A GlanceFighter: Alex "Poatan" Pereira (38)Pro MMA record: 13-3, with 11 wins by KO/TKO (84.6% finish rate)UFC record: 10-2UFC titles: Middleweight and Light Heavyweight (two-division champion)Next fight: vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title, UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026At stake: First-ever UFC champion in three weight classesMORE FOR YOUWhat Is Alex Pereira's UFC Record?After a standout career as a kickboxer, Pereira has been arguably better as a mixed martial artist. His pro MMA record is 13-3 and that includes a 10-2 mark in the UFC. He's already won the middleweight and light heavyweight championships, and he did it inside his first seven UFC fights, the fastest run to two-di...