The debate surrounding the greatest fighter of all time in the UFC has been a contentious one, with names like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, and Anderson Silva often at the forefront. However, a new contender has emerged, and his potential to silence the GOAT discussion entirely has caught the attention of UFC insiders.
Chael Sonnen, a former multiple-time title challenger and UFC insider, has boldly stated that light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira could be on the verge of ending the GOAT debate once and for all. “Alex Pereira is one win away from ending a discussion known as GOAT,” Sonnen declared on his YouTube channel. “I believe Alex Pereira is one win away from ending our ability to have a GOAT conversation.”
Sonnen’s assertion hinges on Pereira’s potential move to the heavyweight division. If Pereira can capture the heavyweight championship, it would be a historic feat, adding to his already impressive resume. Pereira first made waves by capturing the middleweight championship at UFC 281 in November 2022, defeating Israel Adesanya. After a rematch loss to Adesanya, Pereira moved up to the light heavyweight division, where he won the championship by finishing Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. He successfully defended the title three times before suffering a decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Pereira redeemed himself by knocking out Ankalaev in their rematch at UFC 320.
Pereira’s ambition doesn’t stop there. He has expressed a serious interest in moving up to the heavyweight division to pursue a world title in a third weight class. If he achieves this, it would be a monumental accomplishment that could solidify his status as the greatest of all time.
In other news, Pereira has confirmed his relationship with American fighter Tracy Cortez through social media posts. The couple celebrated the New Year together, sharing a joint photo to mark the occasion. Pereira’s last appearance in the Octagon was against Ankalaev in October 2025 at UFC 320, where he won via first-round technical knockout. His professional record stands at 13 wins and three losses. Cortez, meanwhile, last fought Erin Blanchfield in November 2025 at UFC 322, losing via second-round submission. She has 12 wins and three losses in her professional career.
As Pereira continues to make strides in his career, the UFC community watches closely to see if he can indeed claim the GOAT title and cement his legacy in the sport.
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