When you're known for devastating knockout power in the Octagon, a baseball seems almost too easy. Alex Pereira, the UFC's two-division champion, brought his signature precision to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, delivering a ceremonial first pitch that would make any pitcher proud.

Stepping onto the mound ahead of the New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers game, "Poatan" didn't just toss the ball—he fired a strike straight down the middle. While countless celebrities have bounced, sailed, or airmailed their ceremonial pitches, Pereira's offering was clean and true. Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra gave an approving nod and a thumbs up, acknowledging the Brazilian's unexpected baseball skills.

The crowd at the iconic ballpark got a glimpse of the same accuracy that made Pereira a two-weight world champion in MMA. And his perfect pitch might have been a good omen: the Yankees went on to defeat the Rangers 7-4, giving the home fans a night to remember.

But while Pereira is enjoying this moment in the Bronx, a massive challenge looms. The 37-year-old striker is just over a month away from making history. On June 14, at the historic UFC White House event, he will move up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane for an interim title. A win would make him the first fighter in UFC history to hold belts in three different weight classes—middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight. The stakes couldn't be higher, with the winner set to face undisputed champion Tom Aspinall in what promises to be a colossal showdown.

For now, though, Pereira is proving that his "hands" work just as well on the diamond as they do in the cage. Whether it's a left hook or a fastball, when Alex Pereira throws, you can expect a strike.