The two also earned the award for their first fight at UFC 286 in March 2023. Gaethje won both fights by decision. Their second meeting was just as hotly contested as the first, but the more experienced Gaethje eventually turned the volume up to a level that Fiziev couldn’t match,

Alex Pereira had one of the most memorable UFC title runs in recent history. It's a shame it's end will be so poorly remembered. Magomed Ankalaev unseated Alex Pereira to win the light heavyweight title at UFC 313. The promotion could book an immediate rematch, but they should move on to other things.

Alex Pereira has rapidly ascended to prominence within the UFC, becoming one of its most bankable stars. His previous bout at UFC 307 against Khalil Rountree Jr. reportedly earned him approximately $2.7 million, a sum that encompassed pay-per-view shares and a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.