Alex Pereira is already outlining ambitious plans for his next UFC appearance, fresh off a dominant performance in Las Vegas.
Even before briefly losing the light heavyweight championship earlier this year, `Poatan` had expressed a clear desire to ascend to the heavyweight division.
With the 205-pound gold reclaimed at UFC 320, Pereira has once again confirmed his intention to pursue a heavyweight challenge.
While UFC President Dana White might be hesitant about another weight class jump for Pereira, a potential showdown with the returning Jon Jones would undoubtedly be monumental.
Furthermore, `Poatan` could achieve a legendary milestone by equaling a long-standing record if he were to face the consensus greatest of all time.
Alex Pereira Poised to Equal Anderson Silva`s Knockout Record in Title Fights
On October 4, Alex Pereira cemented his place in UFC history alongside Jon Jones, becoming only the third fighter to claim the light heavyweight championship twice.
Moreover, `Poatan` secured another significant accolade by decisively stopping Magomed Ankalaev in the very first round.
This victory makes him the sole UFC fighter to have accumulated precisely six knockouts in championship bouts within the Octagon.
Despite Pereira`s remarkable achievements, Anderson Silva remains widely regarded by many as the greatest Brazilian fighter in MMA history.
Known as `The Spider,` Anderson Silva, whose last title fight knockout occurred at UFC 148 in 2012 against Chael Sonnen, still holds the all-time record with seven championship knockouts.
A potential clash between Pereira and Jones, particularly if staged at a venue like the White House, would carry immense significance on its own.
The prospect of `Poatan` becoming the first to finish Jones, thus equaling Silva`s record, would add yet another compelling layer to this highly anticipated bout.
| UFC fighters with the most title fight knockouts | Total title fight knockouts |
|---|---|
| Anderson Silva | 7 |
| Alex Pereira | 6 |
| Matt Hughes | 5 |
| Randy Couture | 5 |
| Chuck Liddell | 5 |
| TJ Dillashaw | 5 |
Another UFC 320 Fighter Achieves Impressive Consecutive Knockout Streak
Among the notable performances at UFC 320, one fighter continued his standout year, having joined the promotion in September 2024.
Ateba Gautier secured an opening-round stoppage against Treston Vines, who stepped in as a late replacement for Ozzy Diaz.
This victory marks Gautier`s third consecutive first-round knockout within the Octagon.
He now shares the longest active UFC knockout streak with reigning champions Tom Aspinall and Ilia Topuria.
