"I studied him a lot. I knew it was going to be a tough fight."
Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) speaks on the challenges he encountered during his third successful title defense.
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Results, Interviews & More ➡️: https://t.co/ZYfGe6jwVs — UFC News (@UFCNews) October 6, 2024 Alex Pereira needs a vacation to heal up from some nagging injuries.Pereira (12-2) defended his light heavyweight title for the third time by dispatching Khalil Rountree (13-6) in the main event at UFC 307 on Saturday. By staving off three challengers in the span of 175 days, Pereira broke Ronda Rousey’s record (189 days) for the quickest time between three straight defenses. After a tough camp and some reaggravated injuries, the most active champion on the roster currently is ready to take some rest after his win over “The War Horse.”
In addition to a much-needed vacation, Pereira also plans on travelling around th…