Here is all you need to know about Alex Pereira along with his UFC record and wife as he faces Jiri Prochazka in his next fight at UFC 295
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Alex Pereira bio, age, height, ex-wife, girlfriend, UFC record, ranking
Above a stacked UFC 295 card, there are two title matches, Jiri Prochazka, the former light heavyweight champion, will defend his title against Alex Pereira, the former middleweight champion. Prochazka will have his work cut out for him when he confronts Pereira to recover the belt. Here is all you need to know about Prochazka’s upcoming opponent.
Alex Pereira UFC Record: 8-2-0
| W/L | Fighter | Time |
|---|---|---|
| loss | Alex Pereira Israel Adesanya | 4:21 |
| win | Alex Pereira Israel Adesanya | 2:01 |
| win | Alex Pereira Sean Strickland | 2:36 |
| win | Alex Pereira Bruno Silva | 5:00 |
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Who is Alex Pereira?
Alexsandro Pereira, a former kickboxer and professional mixed martial artist from Brazil, was born on July 7, 1987, in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil. The 36-year-old who measures 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) tall, now competes for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Light Heavyweight class after previously winning the UFC Middleweight Championship.
Additionally, Pereira participated in competitions held by SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship and It’s Showtime.
A look at Alex Pereira’s career
In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he is a current Light Heavyweight competitor and a former Middleweight Champion of the organisation. He is the first and only fighter in kickboxing history to have simultaneously held Glory championships in two weight classes: middleweight and light heavyweight.
What is Alex Pereira’s ranking?
In the UFC Light Heavyweight rankings as of August 1, 2023, he is ranked No. 3; in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of October 24, 2023, he is at No. 10.
Who are Alex Pereira’s parents?
Alex Pereira is very close to his mother named Maria Zilma. We don’t know his father’s name. He has a younger sister named Aline Pereira. She made her MMA debut on November 18, 2022, and she competes for Glory.
Who is Alex Pereira dating?
Alex Pereira has two children, both sons from his ex-wife, however, we don’t know anything about his former partner. Meanwhile, it is reported that he is currently dating Merle.
What is Alex Pereira’s net worth?
Between all his career earnings, Pereira has earned an estimated $5,3 million although his net worth is $2 million, according to theufcnews.com.