The world of mixed martial arts might soon witness the rise of a new Pereira. Alessandro, son of UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, has his sights set on the UFC octagon. He recently shared his ambitious plans and expressed his desire to fight at the landmark UFC 400 event.
The revelation came about in a recent episode of the UFC 303 Embedded series. Alessandro’s declaration to fight at UFC 400 has sent ripples through the MMA community. The youngster’s confidence is reminiscent of his father’s no-nonsense approach to fighting.
I wanna fight at UFC 400 and I wanna be a UFC champ. Chama.
Alessandro Vidal Silva via UFC 303 Embedded
Alex Pereira‘s meteoric rise in the UFC has been nothing short of spectacular. His journey has inspired many, from a two-division kickboxing champion to a two-division UFC titleholder. Now, it seems the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Alessandro appears eager to carve out his own legacy in the sport. As such, the son of ‘Poatan’ appears to have taken training sessions seriously.
🚨| Alex Pereira’s son, Alessandro, says he’d like to fight at UFC 400 and also wants to be a UFC champion. 🏆
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The next generation of Poatan is coming! 🗿 pic.twitter.com/7ULYvlhUiQ
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) June 26, 2024
Alex Pereira is currently focused on his short-notice rematch against Jiri Prochazka. The duo will enter the Octagon with less than a month’s notice. The younger Pereira would hope to keep his family name echoing through the halls of the UFC and the hearts of fight fans. Many current fighters would have retired by then and replaced by younger fighters. Alessandro could be one of them.
Alex Pereira’s sons accurately predict UFC 300 headliner
Predictions are a dime a dozen in the mixed martial arts world. But when they come from the offspring of a champion, people take notice. Alex Pereira, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, has more than just his fighting skills to boast about. His sons are making waves with their surprisingly accurate fight forecasts.
Alex Pereira’s sons predict UFC 300 outcome (via DAZN/ X)The Brazilian fighter’s children had recently predicted the outcome of their father’s bout against Jamahal Hill. Both his kids nailed the prediction. In a video that’s gone viral, Pereira’s young sons confidently declared their father would emerge victorious. They didn’t just stop at the result, though. These mini-analysts went as far as to predict the method of victory. Check out the tweet below:
That is exactly what happened at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024. Pereira, known for his devastating striking power, lived up to his “Poatan” nickname. He knocked out Hill just 3 minutes and 14 seconds into the first round. This father-son dynamic adds a heartwarming touch to the often brutal world of MMA. It’s clear that Pereira’s biggest fans are right there at home.
