Alex Pereira Bids to Become Only Second Triple-Champ Attempt in UFC History

Alex Pereira's pursuit of a third UFC title places him in rare company, mirroring Vitor Belfort's failed bid for the same feat at UFC 187 in 2015. Belfort, also 38 at the time, entered that fight on a strong run of finishes but was stopped by Chris Weidman. Pereira now embarks on the same quest, this time as a heavy favorite rather than the underdog.