UFC light heavyweight champion from Brazil, Alex Pereira, revealed that he has signed a new contract with the world's premier fighting league for eight bouts.
Starting this fight, there’s eight more. My relationship with the UFC is very good... I think the UFC also appreciates who I am because I’m a composed guy, I’m focused and I deliver.
Alex Pereira
Reminding that the Pereira vs. Hill fight will take place on April 14 in Las Vegas, USA, as the main event of UFC 300.
Pereira's last fight was against Jiri Prochazka in November 2023 at UFC 295. In this bout, Alex secured victory by technical knockout in the second round, claiming the vacant light heavyweight championship. He holds a record of nine wins and two losses.
Hill last entered the octagon against Glover Teixeira in January 2023 at UFC 283. The fight went the distance and ended in Jamahal's favor with a unanimous decision victory. He has 12 wins and one loss to his name.