Alex Pereira, the former two-division UFC champion, is making waves in New York City ahead of Saturday's UFC 328 event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. But before stepping into the octagon, "Poatan" took a detour to the Bronx on Tuesday for a memorable appearance at the Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees baseball game, where he threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Dressed in the iconic Yankees pinstripes with the No. 1 on the back, the 38-year-old Brazilian fighter strode confidently to the pitcher's mound. With the crowd watching, Pereira delivered a solid throw, launching the baseball all the way to the catcher without any embarrassing wobbles—a feat that even seasoned athletes sometimes struggle to pull off. Social media lit up with praise, with one fan tweeting, "Alex Pereira, damn good first pitch!" while the Yankees' official account thanked him for his appearance, adding a fiery emoji to capture the energy.

This appearance is more than just a fun break from training; it's a sign of Pereira's growing crossover appeal. After dominating at light heavyweight and middleweight in the UFC, he's now setting his sights on history. Pereira has the chance to become the first fighter ever to win belts in three UFC divisions when he faces former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane on June 14 in a highly anticipated interim title bout. That fight, part of the UFC Freedom 250 card, is set to take place on the iconic White House lawn—a fitting stage for a warrior chasing greatness.

For now, though, Pereira is soaking in the Big Apple's energy, proving that whether it's the octagon or the baseball diamond, "Chama" is always ready to take over.