Alex Pereira: MMA, UFC record, profile, stats, key fights & more
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Alex Pereira is a two-division champion.
Alex Pereira is chasing UFC history. The Brazilian knockout artist, already a two-division champion at middleweight and light heavyweight, steps up to heavyweight at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, where he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at the White House in Washington, D.C. A win would make “Poatan” the first fighter in UFC history to capture titles in three different weight classes.
Born on July 7, 1987, in São Paulo, Brazil, Alexsandro Pereira spent his early adulthood working at a tire shop while battling alcoholism before discovering kickboxing.
That decision transformed his life. He went on to win GLORY Kickboxing titles at both middleweight and light heavyweight, a rare double in the striking world, before transitioning to MMA in 2015. He made his UFC debut in November 2021 and has not looked back since.
Alex Pereira’s UFC career highlights
Pereira rose through the UFC at a breathtaking pace, winning the middleweight title at UFC 281 by stopping Israel Adesanya. He then moved to light heavyweight and became a two-division champion by finishing Jiří Procházka at UFC 295 in November 2023.
He made four successful light heavyweight title defenses in 2024 and early 2025 before dropping the belt to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. He immediately avenged that loss with a first-round TKO at UFC 320, then vacated the title to pursue heavyweight gold.
At UFC 320 on October 4, 2025, Pereira delivered one of his most devastating performances, stopping Magomed Ankalaev by TKO via punches and elbows at just 1:20 of round one to reclaim the light heavyweight title.
The finish was a statement, an instant rebound from his only setback in 2025, and set the stage for his historic heavyweight move.
Pereira faces Ciryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, at the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C., with the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship on the line.
Pereira has checked in at 258 lbs for fight week, looking every bit a natural heavyweight. Victory would etch his name into the history books as the UFC’s first three-division champion.
Alex Pereira fighter profile & stats
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alexsandro Pereira |
| Nickname | Poatan |
| Date of Birth | July 7, 1987 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 6’4″ (194 cm) |
| Reach | 79.9 inches (203 cm) |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight (formerly Light Heavyweight & Middleweight) |
| MMA Record | 13-3-0 |
| UFC Record | 10-2-0 |
| Wins by KO/TKO | 11 |
| Wins by Decision | 2 |
| UFC Titles Held | Middleweight, Light Heavyweight |
Alex Pereira’s UFC record
| Results | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| TBD | TBD | Ciryl Gane | TBD | UFC Freedom 250 | June 14, 2026 | TBD | TBD | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Win | 13–3 | Magomed Ankalaev | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC 320 | 4 October 2025 | 1 | 1:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 12–3 | Magomed Ankalaev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 313 | 8 March 2025 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 12–2 | Khalil Rountree Jr. | TKO (punches) | UFC 307 | 5 October 2024 | 4 | 4:32 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Win | 11–2 | Jiří Procházka | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC 303 | 29 June 2024 | 2 | 0:13 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 10–2 | Jamahal Hill | KO (punches) | UFC 300 | 13 April 2024 | 1 | 3:14 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 9–2 | Jiří Procházka | TKO (elbows) | UFC 295 | 11 November 2023 | 2 | 4:08 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Win | 8–2 | Jan Błachowicz | Decision (split) | UFC 291 | 29 July 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Loss | 7–2 | Israel Adesanya | KO (punches) | UFC 287 | 8 April 2023 | 2 | 4:21 | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Win | 7–1 | Israel Adesanya | TKO (punches) | UFC 281 | 12 November 2022 | 5 | 2:01 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Win | 6–1 | Sean Strickland | KO (punches) | UFC 276 | 2 July 2022 | 1 | 2:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 5–1 | Bruno Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev | 12 March 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 4–1 | Andreas Michailidis | TKO (flying knee and punches) | UFC 268 | 6 November 2021 | 2 | 0:18 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Win | 3–1 | Thomas Powell | KO (punch) | LFA 95 | 20 November 2020 | 1 | 4:04 | Park City, Kansas, United States |
| Win | 2–1 | Marcus Vinicius da Silveira | TKO (punches) | Jungle Fight 87 | 21 May 2016 | 2 | 4:55 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Win | 1–1 | Marcelo Cruz | KO (punches) | Jungle Fight 85 | 23 January 2016 | 1 | 4:07 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Loss | 0–1 | Quemuel Ottoni | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 82 | 24 October 2015 | 3 | 2:52 | São Paulo, Brazil |
What is Alex Pereira’s MMA record?
As of June 2026, Alex Pereira holds a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 3 losses, with 11 victories coming by KO/TKO.
What weight classes has Alex Pereira competed in?
Pereira has competed at middleweight and light heavyweight in the UFC, holding titles in both. He is now competing at heavyweight, where he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim belt at UFC Freedom 250.
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