Alex Pereira returns to action at UFC Baku this weekend, looking to secure consecutive victories. The event airs live on June 27 at 12 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is set to headline UFC Baku on June 27, with the card streaming live on Paramount+ beginning at 12 p.m. ET. The Brazilian standout enters the bout looking to string together back-to-back victories under the UFC banner.
Pereira, nicknamed "Poatan," holds a professional record of 13-4 and currently reigns as the light heavyweight champion. The 38-year-old from Brazil stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach, giving him imposing physical tools at 205 pounds. He trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness and competes out of an orthodox stance. His striking numbers are among the most eye-catching in the division — he lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 62 percent accuracy, figures that reflect his decorated combat sports background. His ground output is minimal, averaging just 0.11 takedowns and 0.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, underlining that his path to victory typically runs through his hands and feet.
Why it matters
- Pereira is a reigning champion defending his status at a high-profile international event in Baku
- A win would give him consecutive victories and further solidify his position atop the light heavyweight division
- His elite striking volume and accuracy make him a dangerous matchup for any opponent at 205 pounds
- UFC Baku represents the organization's continued push into new global markets, raising the event's visibility
