Inside the inspirational story of Alex Pereira, from working in rundown tyre shop and alcoholism to UFC 300 headliner [Video]

ALEX PEREIRA tops the bill of one of the biggest cards in mixed martial arts history this weekend.

The Brazilian makes the first defence of his light-heavyweight title early on Saturday morning in the showpiece bout of UFC 300.

Alex Pereira tops the bill of a stacked UFC 300 cardCredit: REUTERS

The Brazilian became the fastest two-division champ in UFC history last NovemberCredit: Getty

Pereira left school at the age of 12 to begin working in a tyre shopCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALEXPOATANPEREIRA

‘Poatan’ would become addicted to alcohol thanks to his co-workersCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALEXPOATANPEREIRA

Pereira’s headlining of the Sin City extravaganza caps a remarkable journey to superstardom in MMA’s top promotion, which he’s achieved in only SEVEN fights.

And it’s also the culmination of an incredible journey, which has been filled with world titles galore, from the depths of poverty and addiction for the Brazilian.

Pereira left school aged 12 with the most …

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