Alex Pereira throws out first pitch at Yankees game, gets a strike

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UFC Champion Alex Pereira threw the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium on May 5, 2026, successfully hitting the strike zone. He was honored with a Yankees jersey and attended the game where the Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 7-4.

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Alex Pereira threw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium
He received a Yankees jersey with the number 1
Pereira's pitch was straight down the middle
The Yankees won against the Texas Rangers 7-4
Pereira aims to become the first fighter with titles in three weight classes

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 05: UFC Champion, Alex Pereira throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 5, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’ve seen a lot of fighters over the years throw out some pretty questionable first pitches, but not our man “Poatan.” Alex Pereira was on hand at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx yesterday (Tue. May 5th, 2026) to watch the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 in the first of a three game series. He was welcomed as a proper two division UFC champion should be — they gave him a Yankees jersey with the number 1 on the back and let him throw out the first ceremonial pitch. And how did Pereira do? He put the ball straight down the middle and over the plate. It was no heater, but it got exactly where it was supposed to go. Take a look. Compare that to Conor McGregor’s infamous first pitch during a Cubs game, which went, er, slightly to the right. Pereira was introduced as the ‘former’ two-division UFC champion which is technically true: he relinquished his light heavyweight belt to move up another division, where he’ll face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship. A win over Gane at the event on June 14th will make “Poatan” the first fighter to ever hold titles in three weight classes. Add that to the list of impressive accomplishments alongside his impressive first pitch.

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What did Alex Pereira throw at the Yankees game?

Alex Pereira threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Yankees game.

How did Alex Pereira perform with his first pitch?

Alex Pereira successfully threw the ball straight down the middle, hitting the strike zone.

What is Alex Pereira's upcoming fight?

Alex Pereira is set to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship on June 14, 2026.

Alex Pereira throws out first pitch at Yankees game, gets a strike

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