The recent news of Alex Pereira being awarded a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu has sent shockwaves through the MMA community. As a primarily kickboxer who transitioned to MMA in 2015, Pereira’s rapid ascent to the rank of black belt has raised many eyebrows, especially when compared to veterans like Demetrious Johnson, who have yet to attain the same status despite years of fighting. The disparity between Pereira’s height and Johnson’s has also become a subject of humorous commentary among fans.