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Where We Stand: Light Heavyweight Division | April 2024

Related Topics: Jamahal Hill, Where We Stand

Once the UFC’s premier division, light heavyweight has been in flux since Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier vacated the premises following a decade’s worth of dominance. However, Alex Pereira is providing some stability after defending the 205-pound throne for the first time at UFC 300 in emphatic fashion. After some time, the light heavyweight division has churned out a handful of fascinating contenders all hoping to take Poatan’s crown.

This is where we stand in the light heavyweight division:

Champion: Alex Pereira

Last Fight: KO Win vs Jamahal Hill (4/13/2024)

Next fight: N/A

Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Jamahal Hill in the UFC light heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 300 event at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Jamahal Hill in the UFC light heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 300 event at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.