ALEX PEREIRA

Hailing from Brazil, Alex Pereira is an orthodox fighter who trains at Teixeira MMA and Fitness. After establishing a decorated background in kickboxing as a two-division Glory champion, he transitioned into mixed martial arts full-time in 2020. Throughout his UFC tenure, he achieved historic status by becoming the first athlete to capture championships in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. His path to this point has been defined by his heavy striking repertoire and a reputation for finishing opponents.

Entering this matchup with a total professional record of 13-4-0, Pereira looks to bounce back from a recent technical knockout defeat to Ciryl Gane in June 2026. Prior to that setback, he secured a victory over Magomed Ankalaev, which followed a unanimous decision loss against the same opponent. His earlier 2024 results include back-to-back knockout wins against Khalil Rountree Jr. and Jiri Prochazka.