Alex Pereira

Growing up in a favela, Pereira dropped out of middle school to begin working as a bricklayer's assistant{{Cite web |date=2022-11-13 |title=Ex-alcoólatra, ex-servente de pedreiro. Alex Poatan consegue reviravolta épica. Toma o cinturão de Adesanya. É campeão do UFC |trans-title=Former alcoholic, former construction worker. Alex Poatan achieves epic comeback. He takes the belt from Adesanya. He is UFC champion |url=https://esportes.r7.com/prisma/cosme-rimoli/ex-alcoolatra-ex-servente-de-pedreiro-alex-poatan-consegue-reviravolta-epica-toma-o-cinturao-de-adesanya-e-campeao-do-ufc-13112022 |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=R7.com |language=pt-br}} and later in a tire shop.{{cite web|url=http://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/pereira-from-the-bottom-of-a-bottle-to-the-top-of-the-world:e5964308-8b27-484b-a04e-5593c019994e|title=Pereira: From the bottom of a bottle to the top of the world|author=John O'Regan|date=September 14, 2018|work=Glory|access-date=24 March 2021|archive-date=3 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903120718/https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/pereira-from-the-bottom-of-a-bottle-to-the-top-of-the-world:e5964308-8b27-484b-a04e-5593c019994e|url-status=live}} Influenced by his colleagues, he began drinking and eventually became an alcoholic. In 2009, he began training kickboxing in order to get rid of his addiction.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/11/20/21573867/alex-pereira-born-to-fight-battle-against-alcoholism-lfa-glory|title=Alex Pereira found out he was 'born to fight' during battle against alcoholism|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=November 20, 2020|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=24 March 2021|archive-date=20 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120185744/https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/11/20/21573867/alex-pereira-born-to-fight-battle-against-alcoholism-lfa-glory|url-status=live}}

Before becoming a prominent figure in kickboxing and mixed martial arts, Alex Pereira had a notable amateur boxing career in Brazil. He reportedly competed in 28 amateur boxing matches, achieving a record of 25 wins, all by knockout, with just 3 losses.{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/boxing/2047565/jake-paul-alex-pereira-amateur-boxing-footage-ufc/|title='He stands no chance' – Jake Paul urged not to fight Alex Pereira after terrifying amateur boxing footage emerges of UFC star flatlining opponents|date= September 12, 2024|magazine=Talksport|access-date=October 3, 2024}} Pereira’s signature power, particularly his devastating left hook, became evident early in his amateur career, as seen in viral footage showcasing multiple knockouts, including an instance where he knocked an opponent out of the ring.{{cite web|url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2024/09/12/ryan-garcia-says-hed-love-to-train-with-alex-pereira-after-watching-the-ufc-champions-terrifying-amateur-boxing-highlights/|title=Ryan Garcia says he'd 'love to train' with Alex Pereira after watching the UFC champion's terrifying amateur boxing highlights|date= September 12, 2024|magazine=Bloody Elbow|access-date=October 3, 2024}}

Pereira’s boxing prowess garnered attention from prominent figures in combat sports. Ryan Garcia, impressed by Pereira’s ability, publicly expressed interest in training with him, highlighting the difficulty of finishing opponents in amateur boxing. Pereira’s striking abilities in the amateur ranks have also drawn admiration from other elite boxers, further emphasizing his versatility across multiple combat sports disciplines.

In 2012 Alex won the Jungle Fight Middleweight Title, the WGP -85 kg/187 lb Championship and challenged for the It's Showtime 85MAX Championship vs Jason Wilnis losing by TKO in the second round.

In 2013 he won the WAKO Pro Panamerican K-1 -85 kg/187 lb Championship.

In late 2013 he went back to the amateurs to participate in the W.A.K.O. World Championship '13 at -91 kg. He won in the quarter final and the semi final but came up short in the finals vs Sergej Maslobojev earning him a silver medal. Two months later he participated in the WGP tournament and beat Camilo Ferraz in the semi final and fought César Almeida in the finals having previously defeating him in SUPERKOMBAT New Heroes 2, in the finals Alex lost by decision making their rivalry 1-1.

In 2014 he made his Glory debut having won the Glory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament in Zagreb, Croatia on 8 March 2014, beating Dustin Jacoby by first-round knockout in the semi-finals and Sahak Parparyan by majority decision in the final.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Remy-Bonjasky-Walks-Away-With-Controversial-Decision-Over-Cro-Cop-at-Glory-14-64837|title=Remy Bonjasky Walks Away With Controversial Decision Over 'Cro Cop' at Glory 14|access-date=9 March 2014|archive-date=8 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508103318/https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Remy-Bonjasky-Walks-Away-With-Controversial-Decision-Over-Cro-Cop-at-Glory-14-64837|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/03/glory-14-results-and-recap.html|title=Glory 14 Results and Recap|date=2014-03-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320222722/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/03/glory-14-results-and-recap.html|archive-date=2015-03-20|access-date=2019-09-22}}

It was announced during the Glory 15: Istanbul broadcast that Pereira would be one of eight fighters competing in the Glory 17: Los Angeles - Last Man Standing middleweight tournament in Inglewood, California, United States on 21 June 2014.{{Cite web |url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2930:glory-17-los-angeles-featuring-ppv-tournament&catid=50:glory&Itemid=75 |title=GLORY 17 Los Angeles Featuring PPV Tournament |access-date=14 April 2014 |archive-date=15 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415164925/http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2930:glory-17-los-angeles-featuring-ppv-tournament&catid=50:glory&Itemid=75 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/4/13/5609186/glory-17-last-man-standing-8-man-middleweight-ppv-announced-june-21-los-angeles |title=GLORY 17: 'Last Man Standing' 8-man middleweight PPV announced for June 21 |date=13 April 2014 |access-date=14 April 2014 |archive-date=15 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415143433/http://www.mmamania.com/2014/4/13/5609186/glory-17-last-man-standing-8-man-middleweight-ppv-announced-june-21-los-angeles |url-status=live }} He lost to eventual champion Artem Levin by unanimous decision in the quarter-finals to exit the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/3022-glory-17-and-last-man-standing-live-results|title=Glory 17 and Last Man Standing Live Results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306191449/http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/3022-glory-17-and-last-man-standing-live-results|archive-date=2016-03-06}}{{cite web|url=http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/06/glorys-last-man-standing-results.html|title=Glory's Last Man Standing Results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626071203/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/06/glorys-last-man-standing-results.html|archive-date=2014-06-26}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/22/5830656/glory-results-live-streaming-results-glory-17-last-man-standing-kickboxing-spike-ppv|title=Glory results: Artem Levin, Rico Verhoeven and Joseph Valtellini take home Glory gold|work=Bloody Elbow |date=22 June 2014|access-date=25 June 2014|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080807/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/22/5830656/glory-results-live-streaming-results-glory-17-last-man-standing-kickboxing-spike-ppv|url-status=live}}

He was scheduled to fight a trilogy with César Almeida during WGP Kickboxing 25 for the vacant belt WGP Middleweight Championship. He defeated Almeida by decision.{{cite web |title=WGP 25: Alex Pereira vence Cesar Almeida e é campeão até 85kg |url=https://m.lance.com.br/todos-esportes/wgp-alex-pereira-vence-cesar-almeida-campeao-ate-85kg.html.amp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523221409/https://m.lance.com.br/todos-esportes/wgp-alex-pereira-vence-cesar-almeida-campeao-ate-85kg.html.amp |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 May 2023 |website=lance.com.br |date=March 2016 |access-date=November 23, 2020 }} He defended his WGP KB title with a second-round KO of Maycon Silva at WGP KB 40.{{cite web |title=Alex Pereira vs Maycon Silva {{!}} MMA {{!}} WGP 40 |url=https://mmacore.tv/videos/WGP_40_Alex_Pereira_v_Maycon_Silva/10278467/embed |website=mmacore.tv |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=28 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028160957/https://mmacore.tv/videos/WGP_40_Alex_Pereira_v_Maycon_Silva/10278467/embed |url-status=live }}

In his next five fights, Pereira went on a 4–1 run, losing only to the pound for pound great Artur Kyshenko.{{cite web |title=(VIDEO) Kunlun Fight: Kyshenko pomeo pobjednika Gloryjevog turnira Alexa Pereiru |url=http://www.croring.com/news/video-kunlun-fight-kyshenko-pomeo-pobjednika-gloryjevog-turnira-alexa-pereiru/17079.aspx |website=croring.com |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=6 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206051850/https://www.croring.com/news/video-kunlun-fight-kyshenko-pomeo-pobjednika-gloryjevog-turnira-alexa-pereiru/17079.aspx |url-status=live }} During this run Pereira achieved his most famous victories, defeating the future UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya twice: once by unanimous decision, and once by a counter left hook KO.{{cite web |title=Video Alex Pereira, the only man to KO Israel Adesanya, scores another brutal knockout |url=https://boec.com/video-alex-pereira-the-only-man-to-ko-israel-adesanya-scores-another-brutal-knockout/ |website=boec.com |date=21 November 2020 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=27 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127171508/https://boec.com/video-alex-pereira-the-only-man-to-ko-israel-adesanya-scores-another-brutal-knockout/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=LIGHTS OUT Alex Pereira – the only man to knock out Israel Adesanya – produces frightening one-punch KO at Legacy Fighting Alliance |url=https://talksport.com/sport/mma/792517/alex-pereira-knock-out-israel-adesanya-one-punch-ko-legacy-fighting-alliance/talksport.com |website=talksport.com |date=9 November 2020 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402190808/https://talksport.com/football/efl/758064/talksport-commentaries-in-2020-21-every-premier-league-champions-league-international-game-live/ |url-status=live }}

Pereira participated in the Glory Contender Tournament defeating Burim Rama in the semi finals, losing to Yousri Belgaroui at the Glory 40 in the finale.

Pereira won the Glory Middleweight title with a unanimous decision win against Simon Marcus at Glory 46: China.{{cite web |title=GLORY 46 Results: Pereira Dominates Marcus, Wins Middleweight Title |url=https://combatpress.com/2017/10/glory-46-china-results/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=30 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130114645/https://combatpress.com/2017/10/glory-46-china-results/ |url-status=live }}

Alex defended the title in a rematch vs Yousri Belgaroui At Glory 49 Superfight Series,{{cite web|author=Andreas Georgiou|author-link=Andreas Georgiou|url=http://www.mmaplus.co.uk/kickboxing/glory-ws/glory-49-sfs-pereira-wins/|title=GLORY 49 SuperFight Series round-up: Alex Pereira finishes Yousri Belgaroui in the trilogy despite being two rounds down|date=December 9, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171212004749/http://www.mmaplus.co.uk/kickboxing/glory-ws/glory-49-sfs-pereira-wins/|archive-date=2017-12-12|access-date=2019-07-13|url-status=live}} and then in 2018 in New York Madison Square Garden at the Glory 55 for the Middleweight Title Match, where Belgaroui had received the overhand right knockout at 2:29 of Round 1.{{cite web|url=http://www.glorykickboxing.com/events/glory-55-new-york:f7a7a734-0a57-4404-963b-24d0119a4883|title=2018 Middleweight line event|date=2018-07-20|access-date=2019-07-13|location=Madison Square Garden|archive-url=https://archive.today/20181223225524/http://www.glorykickboxing.com/events/glory-55-new-york:f7a7a734-0a57-4404-963b-24d0119a4883|archive-date=2018-12-23|url-status=live}}{{cite video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrO0EVmB4i4|title=GLORY 55: Alex Pereira vs Yousri Belgaroui (Middleweight Title Match) - Full Fight|website=YouTube|publisher=GLORY Kickboxing|date=Sep 28, 2018|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190713092715/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrO0EVmB4i4|archive-date=2019-07-13|access-date=2019-07-13|url-status=live}} For Pereira, it was the 28th career victory and the sixth inside the Glory ring.{{cite web|url=http://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/pereira-starches-belgaroui-retains-middleweight-title:6b9d37dd-f30a-43d5-b1e1-cd5aa363372a|title=Pereira Starches Belgaroui, Retains Middleweight Title at GLORY 55 New York|date=2019-07-22|website=Glory Kickboxing |access-date=2019-07-13 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180727172913/http://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/pereira-starches-belgaroui-retains-middleweight-title:6b9d37dd-f30a-43d5-b1e1-cd5aa363372a|archive-date=2018-07-27|url-status=live}}

In November 2018, Pereira said he would pursue MMA career after his contract with Glory will expire in April 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/22/18094857/only-man-ko-israel-adesanya-glory-champion-alex-pereira-targets-return-mma|title=Only man to KO Israel Adesanya, Glory champion Alex Pereira targets return to MMA|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2018-11-22|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=12 December 2018|archive-date=15 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215224131/https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/22/18094857/only-man-ko-israel-adesanya-glory-champion-alex-pereira-targets-return-mma|url-status=live}} Eventually, Pereira re-signed with Glory with possibility to fight in the mixed martial arts also.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/3/15/18267187/middleweight-champion-alex-pereira-glory-provision-mma|title=Middleweight champion Alex Pereira's new contract with Glory includes provision for MMA bouts|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2019-03-15|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=28 March 2019|archive-date=28 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328130251/https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/3/15/18267187/middleweight-champion-alex-pereira-glory-provision-mma|url-status=live}}

After four successful Glory middleweight title defenses (against Yousri Belgaroui twice, Simon Marcus and Jason Wilnis),{{cite web |title=Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Knockout of the Year – Alex Pereira vs. Jason Wilnis |url=https://combatpress.com/2020/01/combat-press-2019-kickboxing-awards-knockout-of-the-year-alex-pereira-vs-jason-wilnis/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=28 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128170834/https://combatpress.com/2020/01/combat-press-2019-kickboxing-awards-knockout-of-the-year-alex-pereira-vs-jason-wilnis/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Pereira Defends Middleweight Title at GLORY: Collision 2 |url=https://www.fightsports.tv/pereira-defends-middleweight-title-at-glory-collision-2/ |website=fightsports.tv |date=16 November 2019 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226041925/https://www.fightsports.tv/pereira-defends-middleweight-title-at-glory-collision-2/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=GLORY 55: Alex Pereira vs Yousri Belgaroui (Middleweight Title Match) - Full Fight |url=https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/glory-55-alex-pereira-vs-yousri-belgaroui-middleweight-title-match-full-fight:3327c2c9-1b39-4299-b04d-5ecdd95547ae |website=glorykickboxing.com |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=28 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028160958/https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/glory-55-alex-pereira-vs-yousri-belgaroui-middleweight-title-match-full-fight:3327c2c9-1b39-4299-b04d-5ecdd95547ae |url-status=live }} Pereira moved up to fight Donegi Abena for the interim Glory Light Heavyweight Championship at Glory 68. Pereira won the fight via knockout in the third round, becoming the first double champion in Glory history.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/10/1/20893457/glory-68-results-alex-pereira-stops-donegi-abena-devastating-left-hook-kickboxing-news|title=Glory 68 results and highlights: Alex Pereira stops Donegi Abena with devastating left hook|author=Lucas Bourdon|work=Bloody Elbow |date=October 1, 2019|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|access-date=29 October 2019|archive-date=29 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029103436/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/10/1/20893457/glory-68-results-alex-pereira-stops-donegi-abena-devastating-left-hook-kickboxing-news|url-status=live}}

After winning the Interim Light Heavyweight Championship, Pereira opted to defend his middleweight title against Ertugrul Bayrak at Glory Collision 2 on 21 December 2019. After largely dominating the first round, he won the bout via knockout at the end of the round.{{cite web |title=El campeón peso medio y peso semi-completo de Glory: Alex Pereira defenderá su cinturón contra Ertuğrul Bayrak en el marco de Glory Collision 2 |url=https://patadaalta.com/alex-pereira-vs-ertugrul-bayrak-glory-collision-2/ |website=patadaalta.com |date=13 November 2019 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=28 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028162500/https://patadaalta.com/alex-pereira-vs-ertugrul-bayrak-glory-collision-2/ |url-status=live }}

Pereira was scheduled to challenge Artem Vakhitov for the Glory Light Heavyweight title at Glory 77.{{cite web |title=BREAKING: GLORY titelgevecht tussen kampioenen Alex Pereira en Artem Vakhitov op 30 januari |url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/nieuws/kickboks-muay-thai-nieuws/breaking-glory-titelgevecht-tussen-kampioenen-alex-pereira-en-artem-vakhitov-op-30-januari/ |website=vechtsportinfo.nl |date=16 December 2020 |access-date=17 December 2020 |language=nl |archive-date=16 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216220549/https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/nieuws/kickboks-muay-thai-nieuws/breaking-glory-titelgevecht-tussen-kampioenen-alex-pereira-en-artem-vakhitov-op-30-januari/ |url-status=live }} Pereira won the fight by split decision, becoming the first fighter in GLORY history to simultaneously hold two belts at the same time.{{cite web |title=GLORY 77: Pereira Edges Vakhitov by Split Decision |url=https://kickboxingz.com/glory-77-results-vakhitov-pereira |website=kickboxingz.com |date=30 January 2021 |access-date=31 January 2021 |archive-date=30 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130223949/https://kickboxingz.com/glory-77-results-vakhitov-pereira |url-status=live }}

Pereira was later stripped of his Middleweight title.{{cite web |title=GLORY 78: 2nd Title Bout Added to Fight Card, Catinas Returns |url=https://kickboxingz.com/glory-78-2nd-title-bout-added-to-fight-card-catinas-returns/ |website=kickboxingz.com |date=18 May 2021 |access-date=18 May 2021 |archive-date=18 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518073124/https://kickboxingz.com/glory-78-2nd-title-bout-added-to-fight-card-catinas-returns/ |url-status=live }}

Pereira rematched Artem Vakhitov at Glory 78: Rotterdam in his first title defense.{{cite web |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Alex Pereira vs Artem Vakhitov 2: Rematch set at GLORY 78 |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2021/05/18/alex-pereira-vs-artem-vakhitov-2-rematch-date-set-in-glory-78-co-main-event/ |website=fightmag.com.au |date=18 May 2021 |access-date=18 May 2021 |archive-date=18 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518140502/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2021/05/18/alex-pereira-vs-artem-vakhitov-2-rematch-date-set-in-glory-78-co-main-event/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news|title=Nieuwe datum Badr vs Wrzosek Glory keert terug naar Gelredome|url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/nieuws/nieuwe-datum-badr-vs-wrzosek-glory-keert-terug-naar-gelredome/|date=24 June 2021|work=vechtsportinfo.nl|language=Dutch|access-date=24 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624122014/https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/nieuws/nieuwe-datum-badr-vs-wrzosek-glory-keert-terug-naar-gelredome/|url-status=live}} He lost the rematch by majority decision. Pereira was deducted one point in round 4 due to repeated clinching, which was seen by many as a controversial decision by the referee.{{cite web |last1=Petzel-Gligorea |first1=Alexander |title=GLORY 78 Ergebnisse: Wrzosek mit Sensations-Knockout, drei neue Champions |url=https://www.gnp1.de/thai-kickboxen/news/glory-78-ergebnisse-wrzosek-mit-sensations-knockout-drei-neue-champions |website=gnp1.de |date=4 September 2021 |access-date=5 September 2021 |archive-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905044102/https://www.gnp1.de/thai-kickboxen/news/glory-78-ergebnisse-wrzosek-mit-sensations-knockout-drei-neue-champions |url-status=live }}

Transitioning from kickboxing, Pereira made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2015 at Jungle Fight 82 against Quemuel Ottoni, losing the fight via submission.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=JF - Jungle Fight 82 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/JF-Jungle-Fight-82-47859 |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=Sherdog |language=en |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122132136/https://www.sherdog.com/events/JF-Jungle-Fight-82-47859 |url-status=live }} He continued at Jungle Fight subsequently racking up two straight victories against Marcelo Cruz and Marcus Vinicius Silveira, with a KO and TKO respectively. Pereira announced he had signed a contract to face Diego Henrique da Silva in the Brazilian edition of Dana White's Contender Series on August 10, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Glory-Veteran-Aleksandro-Pereira-Signs-to-Compete-on-UFCs-Brazilian-Contender-Series-136265|title=Glory Veteran Aleksandro Pereira Signs to Compete on UFC's Brazilian Contender Series|author=Joao Baptista|date=May 7, 2018|publisher=sherdog.com|access-date=29 October 2020|archive-date=4 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104154545/https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Glory-Veteran-Aleksandro-Pereira-Signs-to-Compete-on-UFCs-Brazilian-Contender-Series-136265|url-status=live}} However, the bout never materialized as Glory did not permit Pereira to compete.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/LFA-Signs-Glory-2Division-Champ-and-Israel-Adesanya-Rival-Alex-Pereira-175779|title=LFA Signs Glory 2-Division Champ and Israel Adesanya Rival Alex Pereira|author=Marcelo Alonso|date=October 23, 2020|publisher=sherdog.com|access-date=29 October 2020|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101013132/https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/LFA-Signs-Glory-2Division-Champ-and-Israel-Adesanya-Rival-Alex-Pereira-175779|url-status=live}}

On 22 October 2020, news surfaced that Pereira had signed a contract with Legacy Fighting Alliance and he then made his promotional debut against Thomas Powell on 20 November 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/23/21530319/lfa-signs-two-division-glory-champion-alex-pereira|title=LFA signs two-division Glory champion Alex Pereira|author=Alexander K. Lee|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=October 23, 2020|access-date=29 October 2020|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101004102/https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/23/21530319/lfa-signs-two-division-glory-champion-alex-pereira|url-status=live}} He won the fight via knockout in round one.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/video-glory-champ-alex-pereira-delivers-terrifying-knockout-at-lfa-95|title=Video: Alex Pereira, only man to finish Israel Adesanya, delivers terrifying knockout at LFA 95|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2020-11-20|access-date=2020-11-20|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117211557/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/video-glory-champ-alex-pereira-delivers-terrifying-knockout-at-lfa-95|url-status=live}}

On 3 September 2021, Pereira signed with the UFC. He made his promotional debut against Andreas Michailidis on 6 November 2021, at UFC 268.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/3/22656255/glory-champion-alex-pereira-targeted-ufc-268-debut-andreas-michailidis-mma|title=GLORY champion Alex Pereira targeted for UFC 268 debut vs. Andreas Michailidis|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin|date=2021-09-03|access-date=2021-09-03|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117211557/https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2021/9/3/22656255/glory-champion-alex-pereira-targeted-ufc-268-debut-andreas-michailidis-mma|url-status=live}} He won the fight via technical knock out in round two.{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2021-11-06|title=UFC 268 Results: Debuting Alex Pereira Floors Andreas Michailidis|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/06/ufc-268-results-alex-pereira-vs-andreas-michailidis/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107064820/https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/06/ufc-268-results-alex-pereira-vs-andreas-michailidis/|url-status=live}} This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2021-11-07|title=UFC 268 bonuses: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler thriller leads night of six winners|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/7/22767988/ufc-268-bonuses-justin-gaethje-vs-michael-chandler-thriller-leads-night-of-six-winners|access-date=2021-11-07|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075514/https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/7/22767988/ufc-268-bonuses-justin-gaethje-vs-michael-chandler-thriller-leads-night-of-six-winners|url-status=live}}

Pereira faced Bruno Silva on 12 March 2022, at UFC Fight Night 203.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/ufc-targets-alex-pereira-vs-bruno-silva-for-march-12-event|title=UFC targets Alex Pereira vs. Bruno Silva for March 12 event|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun and Nolan King|date=2021-12-21|access-date=2021-12-21|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117211600/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/ufc-targets-alex-pereira-vs-bruno-silva-for-march-12-event|url-status=live}} Pereira outstruck Silva for all three rounds and won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2022-03-12 |title=UFC Vegas 50 results: Alex Pereira outduels Bruno Silva to win unanimous decision in back-and-forth war |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/3/12/22974614/ufc-vegas-50-results-alex-pereira-outduels-bruno-silva-to-win-unanimous-decision-back-and-forth-war |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313032210/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/3/12/22974614/ufc-vegas-50-results-alex-pereira-outduels-bruno-silva-to-win-unanimous-decision-back-and-forth-war |url-status=live }}

Pereira was scheduled to face Sean Strickland on 30 July 2022, at UFC 277.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/03/ufc-news-sean-strickland-vs-alex-pereira-in-the-works-ufc-277-july-30|title=Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira in the works for UFC 277 on July 30|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2022-03-26|access-date=2022-03-26|archive-date=26 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326202931/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/03/ufc-news-sean-strickland-vs-alex-pereira-in-the-works-ufc-277-july-30|url-status=live}} However, the promotion decided to move the pairing to UFC 276 on 2 July 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/3/23055698/sean-strickland-vs-alex-pereira-middleweight-clash-shifts-to-ufc-276|title=Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira middleweight clash shifts to UFC 276|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2022-05-03|access-date=2022-05-03|archive-date=5 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605201434/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/3/23055698/sean-strickland-vs-alex-pereira-middleweight-clash-shifts-to-ufc-276|url-status=live}} Pereira won the fight after knocking Strickland out in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Dan |date=2022-07-02 |title=UFC 276: Alex Pereira Sleeps Sean Strickland in First Round |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/02/ufc-276-sean-strickland-vs-alex-pereira/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=3 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703053936/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/02/ufc-276-sean-strickland-vs-alex-pereira/ |url-status=live }} This win earned him a Performance of the Night award,{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/3/23193176/ufc-276-bonuses-bryan-barberena-robbie-lawler-brawl-wins-fight-of-night-three-fast-finishes-rewarded|title=UFC 276 bonuses: Bryan Barberena and Robbie Lawler brawl wins Fight of the Night, three fast finishes rewarded|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2022-07-02|access-date=2022-07-02|archive-date=3 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703072226/https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2022/7/3/23193176/ufc-276-bonuses-bryan-barberena-robbie-lawler-brawl-wins-fight-of-night-three-fast-finishes-rewarded|url-status=live}} and Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night third place award which paid in bitcoin of US$10,000.{{cite web|url=https://allaccessmma.com/ufc-276-payouts-and-fight-bonuses/?amp=1|title=UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier Payouts and Fight Bonuses|publisher=allaccessmma.com|author=Jonas Clark|date=2022-07-04|access-date=2022-07-04|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117211559/https://allaccessmma.com/ufc-276-payouts-and-fight-bonuses/?amp=1|url-status=live}}

Pereira faced Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship on 12 November 2022, at UFC 281.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-281-news-israel-adesanya-vs-alex-pereira-new-york-2022-madison-square-garden|title=UFC 281 set with Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira headliner at Madison Square Garden|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2022-08-05|access-date=2022-08-05|archive-date=6 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806144559/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-281-news-israel-adesanya-vs-alex-pereira-new-york-2022-madison-square-garden|url-status=live}} He won the bout via technical knockout in the fifth round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/13/ufc-281-israel-adesanya-vs-alex-pereira/|title=UFC 281: Alex Pereira Mounts Late Comeback, Stops Israel Adesanya in Fifth|publisher=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2022-11-13|access-date=2022-11-13|archive-date=13 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113061338/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/13/ufc-281-israel-adesanya-vs-alex-pereira/|url-status=live}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/11/13/23454818/ufc-281-official-bonus-winners-results-espn-ppv-new-york-adesanya-pereira-chandler-poirier-zhang|title=UFC 281 bonuses: Poirier vs. Chandler capture FOTN honors|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2022-11-13|access-date=2022-11-13|archive-date=13 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113075118/https://www.mmamania.com/2022/11/13/23454818/ufc-281-official-bonus-winners-results-espn-ppv-new-york-adesanya-pereira-chandler-poirier-zhang|url-status=live}}

A rematch between Pereira and Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship took place on 8 April 2023, at UFC 287.{{Cite web |last=Markey |first=Ross |date=2023-01-27 |title=Official - Alex Pereira Vs. Israel Adesanya II Set To Headline UFC 287 On April 8. In Title Rematch |url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/alex-pereira-vs-israel-adesanya-ii-ufc-287/ |access-date=2023-01-27 |language=en-US |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127230003/https://www.lowkickmma.com/alex-pereira-vs-israel-adesanya-ii-ufc-287/ |url-status=live }} He lost the bout via knockout in the final minute of round two.{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Dan |date=2023-04-09 |title=UFC 287: Israel Adesanya Gets Revenge, Knocks Out Alex Pereira |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/09/ufc-287-alex-pereira-vs-israel-adesanya/ |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Pereira was often noted for his large frame for his weight class and ability to comfortably cut large amounts of weight. According to Pereira, he would weigh about 215 pounds on fight night when fighting as a middleweight (after dehydrating to the 185-pound limit at the weigh-in), and still 225 to 235 pounds as a light heavyweight.[https://www.mmamania.com/2023/9/28/23895039/alex-pereira-reveals-fight-night-weights-for-his-middleweight-and-light-heavyweight-bouts-ufc "Alex Pereira reveals fight night weights for his middleweight and light heavyweight bouts."] mmamania.com. September 2023. For comparison, his longtime rival Israel Adesanya typically weighed 196 pounds on fight night.[https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/ufc-305-dricus-du-plessis-vs-israel-adesanya-full-fight-highlights-next-fight-reaction-retirement-press-conference/news-story/270379fc28760598bdca4bb09558b37e "Adesanya's big reveal before emotional backstage approach with rival"]. Fox Sports. August 2024.

On 13 April 2023, Pereira announced via Twitter that he was moving up to the Light Heavyweight division.{{cite tweet|user=AlexPereiraUFC|number=1646363746518941696|title=My plans are official ! Announcement|date=12 April 2023}}

Pereira faced former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz on 29 July 2023 at UFC 291.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-17 |title=Alex Pereira draws former champ Jan Blachowicz in light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/05/ufc-291-alex-pereira-vs-jan-blachowicz-booked |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-07-30 |title=UFC 291: Alex Pereira Defeats Jan Błachowicz In Close Split Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/30/ufc-291-alex-pereira-defeats-jan-blachowicz-close-split-decision/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} 22 out of 26 media outlets scored the bout for Pereira.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/14180/Alex-Pereira-vs-Jan-Blachowicz|title=MMA Decisions - Alex Pereira defeats Jan Blachowicz|publisher=mmadecisions.com|author=MMA Decisions|date=2023-07-29|access-date=2024-09-02}}

Pereira faced former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship belt on 11 November 2023, at UFC 295.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2023-09-20 |title=Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira set for vacant light heavyweight title fight as UFC 295 co-main event |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/20/23883402/jiri-prochazka-vs-alex-pereira-set-for-vacant-light-heavyweight-title-fight-as-ufc-295-co-main-event |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He won the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round to win the title.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-11-12 |title=UFC 295: Alex Pereira Finishes Jiri Prochazka in Main Event, Stoppage Questioned |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/12/ufc-295-alex-pereira-finishes-jiri-prochazka-in-main-event-stoppage-questioned/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-295/ufc-295-bonus-report-seven-fighters-take-home-an-extra-50k/|title=UFC 295 Bonus Report: Seven fighters take home an extra $50k|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2023-11-11|access-date=2023-11-11}} This victory made Pereira the 9th fighter in UFC history to become champion in two different weight divisions.{{Cite web|last=Campbell|first=Brian|date=2023-11-12|title=UFC 295 results, takeaways: Alex Pereira reaches immortality, Tom Aspinall ushers in new era of heavyweight|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-295-results-takeaways-alex-pereira-reaches-immortality-tom-aspinall-ushers-in-new-era-of-heavyweight/|access-date=2023-11-12|website=CBS Sports}}

Pereira made his first title defence against former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill, on 13 April 2024, at UFC 300.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Alex Pereira to Defend LHW Title Against Jamahal Hill in UFC 300 Headliner |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alex-Pereira-to-Defend-LHW-Title-Against-Jamahal-Hill-in-UFC-300-Headliner-192655 |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} He won the fight by knockout in the first round after a left hook.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-04-14 |title=Alex Pereira Sleeps Jamahal Hill to Close Out UFC 300 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/?p=186717 |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

On two weeks notice, replacing the main event bout between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor, who was injured, Pereira faced Jiří Procházka in a rematch on 29 June 2024, at UFC 303.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/ufc-303-conor-mcgregor-injured-vs-michael-chandler-alex-pereira-vs-jiri-prochazka-new-main-event|title=Conor McGregor injured; Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka set as new UFC 303 headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Matthew Wells|date=2024-06-13|access-date=2024-06-13}} After knocking Prochazka down in the last second of the first round with a left hook, he was able to win the bout with a head kick knockdown followed by punches early in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/30/ufc-303-alex-pereira-shines-stops-jiri-prochazka-again-in-rematch/|title=UFC 303: Alex Pereira Shines, Stops Jiri Prochazka Again in Rematch|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-06-30|access-date=2024-06-30}} This fight earned him another $50,000 Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-303/ufc-303-bonus-report-alex-pereira-one-of-six-fighters-to-take-home-50k/|title=UFC 303 Bonus Report: Alex Pereira one of six fighters to take home $50k|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2024-06-29|access-date=2024-06-29}} On an interview, Pereira's coach later revealed that Pereira received a $303,000 bonus for his performance at UFC 303.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/7/1/24190368/coach-reveals-alex-pereira-got-secret-303000-bonus-for-ufc-303-kncokout-over-jiri-prochazka-mma|title=Coach reveals Alex Pereira got secret $303,000 bonus for UFC 303 knockout over Jiri Prochazka|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Drake Riggs|date=2024-07-01|access-date=2024-07-01}}

Pereira made his third title defense against Khalil Rountree Jr. on 5 October 2024 at UFC 307.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/8/16/24221881/alex-pereira-vs-khalil-rountree-jr-raquel-pennington-vs-julianna-pena-headlines-ufc-307|title=Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr, Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Pena headlines UFC 307|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2024-08-16|access-date=2024-08-16}} He won the fight by technical knockout in the fourth round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/10/06/ufc-307-alex-pereira-overcomes-early-adversity-batters-khalil-rountree-jr/|title=UFC 307: Alex Pereira Overcomes Early Adversity, Batters Khalil Rountree Jr|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-10-06|access-date=2024-10-06}} This fight earned him his first Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-307/ufc-307-bonus-report-joaquin-buckley-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-an-extra-50k/|title=UFC 307 Bonus Report: Joaquin Buckley one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2024-10-06|access-date=2024-10-06}} Pereira set the record for the shortest time for three title defenses in the UFC at 175 days, beating the previous record of 189 days by Ronda Rousey, and became the seventh UFC fighter to record three title defenses in a calendar year.{{Cite web |last=Bohn |first=Mike |date=2024-10-06 |title=UFC 307 post-event facts: Alex Pereira joins elite company with record-setting title defense |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-307-post-event-facts-alex-pereira-elite-company-record-setting-title-defense |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Pereira faced former title challenger Magomed Ankalaev on 8 March 2025 at UFC 313.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/01/ufc-313-alex-pereira-vs-magomedov-ankalaev-title-fight-headlines|title=Alex Pereira vs. Magomedov Ankalaev title fight headlines UFC 313 in March|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2025-01-18|access-date=2025-01-18}} He lost the title by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/03/09/ufc-313-magomed-ankalaev-rains-on-poatans-parade-dethrones-alex-pereira/|title=UFC 313: Magomed Ankalaev Rains on Poatan’s Parade, Dethrones Alex Pereira|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2025-03-09|access-date=2025-03-09}} 11 out of 21 media outlets scored the bout for Ankalaev.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadecisions.com/decision/15283/Magomed-Ankalaev-vs-Alex-Pereira|title=MMA Decisions - Magomed Ankalaev defeats Alex Pereira|publisher=mmadecisions.com|author=MMA Decisions|date=2025-03-08|access-date=2025-03-29}}

Pereira has two sons with his ex-wife.{{Cite web |last=Ghosh |first=Mukhar |date=2023-04-08 |title=Alex Pereira, Divorced With Ex-wife, Is Now Taking Care of His Two Kids With New Girlfriend Merle |url=https://sportsmanor.com/ufc-alex-pereira-divorced-with-ex-wife-is-now-taking-care-of-his-two-kids-with-new-girlfriend-merle/ |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=Sportsmanor |language=en-US}}

Pereira has indigenous ancestry from the Pataxó tribe.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/7/23543677/alex-pereira-brings-ufc-title-to-indigenous-reservation-in-brazil|title=Alex Pereira brings UFC title to indigenous reservation in Brazil|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=January 7, 2023|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=6 February 2023|archive-date=6 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206090856/https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/7/23543677/alex-pereira-brings-ufc-title-to-indigenous-reservation-in-brazil|url-status=live}} His nickname "Poatan"{{cite web | url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/2022/11/14/drake-poatan-adesanya-aposta.htm | title=Drake aposta contra o brasileiro Alex 'Poatan' no UFC e perde R$ 10 milhões | access-date=14 November 2022 | archive-date=14 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114203616/https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/2022/11/14/drake-poatan-adesanya-aposta.htm | url-status=live }} means "Stone Hands" in the Tupi language, which however is not the ethnic language of the Pataxó.{{Cite web |title=Veja curiosidades da trajetória de Alex Poatan, brasileiro que vai disputar cinturão no UFC 281 |url=https://www.lance.com.br/lutas/veja-curiosidades-da-trajetoria-de-alex-poatan-brasileiro-que-vai-disputar-cinturao-no-ufc-281.html |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=Lance! |date=10 November 2022 |language=pt-BR |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122031821/https://www.lance.com.br/lutas/veja-curiosidades-da-trajetoria-de-alex-poatan-brasileiro-que-vai-disputar-cinturao-no-ufc-281.html |url-status=live }} The nickname was given to him by his first kickboxing trainer Belocqua Wera, who was also responsible for helping Pereira discover his indigenous ancestry.{{Cite web |title=UFC: Brasileiro que disputa cinturão venceu alcoolismo e usa nome indígena |url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/2022/11/12/quem-e-alex-poatan-que-desafia-adesanya-no-ufc.htm |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=www.uol.com.br |language=pt-br |archive-date=20 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120143409/https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/2022/11/12/quem-e-alex-poatan-que-desafia-adesanya-no-ufc.htm |url-status=live }}

He has a younger sister, Aline Pereira, who competes in Karate Combat and previously for Glory and LFA.{{cite web|url=http://www.glorykickboxing.com/fighters/aline-pereira:8f9d15bf-af89-4952-ac1e-eab9a5374ebe|title=Aline Pereira: Glory Kickboxing|access-date=October 30, 2020|work=Glory|archive-date=20 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920074438/http://www.glorykickboxing.com/fighters/aline-pereira:8f9d15bf-af89-4952-ac1e-eab9a5374ebe|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2022-11-08 |title=Aline Pereira touts MMA debut 6 days after brother Alex Pereira puts Israel Adesanya 'to sleep' at UFC 281 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/11/8/23440349/aline-pereira-mma-debut-brother-alex-pereira-israel-adesanya-sleep-ufc-281-lfa |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en |archive-date=19 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119224452/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/11/8/23440349/aline-pereira-mma-debut-brother-alex-pereira-israel-adesanya-sleep-ufc-281-lfa |url-status=live }}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• UFC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time){{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=UFC 295 results, highlights: Alex Pereira earns light heavyweight title with TKO of Jiri Prochazka |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-295-results-highlights-alex-pereira-earns-light-heavyweight-title-with-tko-of-jiri-prochazka/live/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}
• Three successful title defenses
• Shortest time and fewest bouts to win championships in two divisions in UFC history (736 days/7 bouts){{Cite web |date=November 12, 2023 |title=Alex Pereira wins second UFC belt with TKO of Jiri Prochazka |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/alex-pereira-wins-ufc-belt-tko-jiri-prochazka/story?id=104826829 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=ABC News}}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-07 |title=Champ Alex Pereira A Scary Proposition Heading Into UFC 300 Main Event {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/champ-alex-pereira-scary-proposition-heading-ufc-300-main-event?language_content_entity=en |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}
• Tied (Daniel Cormier) for third most title fight wins in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (4){{Cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LHW|title=UFC Stats Leaders - Light Heavyweight|website=UFC|date=October 6, 2024|access-date=2024-10-06}}
• Shortest time for three consecutive title defenses in UFC history (175 days){{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-307-post-event-facts-alex-pereira-elite-company-record-setting-title-defense|title=UFC 307 post-event facts: Alex Pereira joins elite company with record-setting title defense|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-10-06|access-date=2024-10-06}}
• UFC Middleweight Championship (One time){{Cite web |last=Ronald |first=Issy |date=2022-11-13 |title=Alex Pereira stuns Israel Adesanya to become undisputed UFC middleweight champion |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/13/sport/alex-pereira-israel-adesanya-ufc-title-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=CNN |language=en}}
• First and only fighter to win the UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight championships
• Fewest MMA bouts to become a two-division UFC champion (11 bouts){{Cite web |author=Mike Bohn |date=2024-06-25 |title=UFC 303 pre-event facts: Inside the numbers of Alex Pereira's remarkable run |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-303-pre-event-facts-inside-numbers-alex-pereira-remarkable-run-jiri-prochazka |access-date=2024-06-26 |publisher=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
• Tied (Matt Hughes, Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell & T.J. Dillashaw) for second most knockouts in UFC title fights (5)
• Second fewest MMA bouts to become a UFC champion (8) {{small|(behind Brock Lesnar)}}{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-313-pre-event-facts-alex-pereira-chases-more-history|title=UFC 313 pre-event facts: Alex Pereira chases more history after record year|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2025-03-04|access-date=2025-03-04}}
• Performance of the Night (Five times) {{small|vs. Andreas Michailidis, Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya 1, and Jiří Procházka x2}}
• Fight of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.}}
• Highest significant strike percentage in UFC history (62.1%) {{small|(Over 1000 attempted significant strikes)}}{{Cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0|title=UFC Stats Leaders - All Fighters|website=UFC|date=March 9, 2025|access-date=2025-03-09}}
• Highest significant strike percentage in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (64.4%)
• Latest knockout in a UFC Middleweight title fight (2:01 of R5 vs Israel Adesanya 1)
• Holds wins over five former UFC champions — Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland, Jan Błachowicz, Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill in first 8 UFC fights.{{Cite web |last=Barrasso |first=Justin |date=2024-04-12 |title=Alex Pereira on Jamahal Hill: 'You Cannot Compare Jamahal to Israel Adesanya' |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/alex-pereira-ufc-300 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Sports Illustrated Wrestling News, Analysis and More |language=en}}
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2021: Fan's Choice Debut of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Andreas Michailidis}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/fans-choice|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125145913/https://www.ufc.com/honors/fans-choice|url-status=dead|archive-date=2023-01-25|title=UFC Honors 2021 Fan's Choice Awards (have to copy data fast)|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2023-01-25|access-date=2025-01-13}}
• 2022: Fan's Choice Comeback of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Israel Adesanya 1}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/ufc-honors-nominees-for-ufc-comeback-of-the-year-announced-video|title=UFC Honors: Nominees for UFC Comeback of the Year announced - Video|publisher=mmaweekly.com|author=MMAWeekly.com Staff|date=2022-12-29|access-date=2025-01-15}}
• 2024: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.}},{{Cite web|url=https://www.homeoffight.com/news/ufc/ufc-honors-2024-event-recap|title=UFC Honors 2024 Event Recap|publisher=homeoffight.com|author=Mike Jones|date=2025-01-13|access-date=2025-01-15}} President's Choice Performance of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Jiří Procházka 2}} & Fan's Choice Knockout of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Jamahal Hill}}{{Cite web|url=https://fcfighter.com/2024-knockout-of-the-year-nominees-ufc-honors/|title=2024 Knockout of the Year Nominees - UFC HONORS|publisher=fcfighter.com|author=FCF Staff|date=2025-01-03|access-date=2025-01-15}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2022: Ranked #2 Fighter of the Year,{{cite web|url=

https://www.ufc.com/news/fighters-2022-ufccom-awards-volkanovski-makhachev-edwards-sterling-pereira|title=The Fighters - 2022 UFC.com Awards|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 25, 2022|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} Ranked #4 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Israel Adesanya 1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/upsets-2022-ufc-com-awards|title=The Upsets - 2022 UFC.com Awards|date=21 December 2022|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #6 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. Sean Strickland}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/knockouts-2022-ufc-awards-edwards-chandler-zhang-pereira|title=The Knockouts - 2022 UFC.com Awards|date=22 December 2022|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}

• 2023: Ranked #9 Fighter of the Year{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fighters-2023-ufc-com-awards-makhachev-jones-gaethje-pereira-grasso|title=The Fighters - 2023 UFC.com Awards|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2023-12-23|access-date=2024-12-23}}
• 2024: Fighter of the Year {{small|(Tied with Ilia Topuria)}},{{Cite web |date=2024-12-20 |title=The Fighters {{!}} 2024 UFC.com Awards {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/the-fighters-2024-ufccom-awards |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}} Ranked #4 Knockout of the Year vs. Jamahal Hill, Ranked #5 Knockout of the Year vs. Jiří Procházka 2,{{Cite web |date=2024-12-18 |title=The Knockouts {{!}} 2024 UFC.com Awards {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/knockouts-2024-ufccom-awards |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}} Ranked #2 Fight of the Year vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=The Fights {{!}} 2024 UFC.com Awards {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/the-fights-2024-ufccom-awards |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}} & Half-Year Awards: Best Fighter of the 1HY{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fighters-2024-half-year-awards|title=The Fighters - 2024 Half-Year Awards|publisher=ufc.com|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=2024-07-05|access-date=2024-07-05}}
• MMAjunkie.com
• 2022 July Knockout of the Month {{small|vs. Sean Strickland}}{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/knockout-of-the-month-july-2022-alex-pereira-sean-strickland|title=MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for July: A signature punch leads to a title shot|date=August 3, 2022|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|access-date=4 August 2022|archive-date=4 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804141704/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/knockout-of-the-month-july-2022-alex-pereira-sean-strickland|url-status=live}}
• 2022 Male Fighter of the Year{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-alex-pereira-male-fighter-of-year-2022|title=MMA Junkie's 2022 Male Fighter of the Year: Alex Pereira|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Simon Samano|date=2022-12-21|access-date=2022-12-21|archive-date=21 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221114040/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-alex-pereira-male-fighter-of-year-2022|url-status=live}}
• 2022 Breakout Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/alex-pereira-ufc-mma-junkie-awards-breakout-fighter-of-year-2022|title=MMA Junkie's 2022 Breakout Fighter of the Year: Alex Pereira|author=Farah Hannoun|date=January 2, 2023|work=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=6 February 2023|archive-date=6 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206090848/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/alex-pereira-ufc-mma-junkie-awards-breakout-fighter-of-year-2022|url-status=live}}
• ESPN
• 2022 Male Fighter of the Year{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35287558/mma-2022-awards-best-fighter-finish-prospect-more|title=MMA 2022 awards: The best fighter, finish, prospect and more|website=ESPN.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2022-12-22|access-date=2022-12-23|archive-date=23 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223145718/https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35287558/mma-2022-awards-best-fighter-finish-prospect-more|url-status=live}}
• Sherdog
• 2022 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-2022-Breakthrough-Fighter-of-the-Year-188758|title=Sherdog's 2022 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year|website=Sherdog.com|author=Ben Duffy|date=2022-12-23|access-date=2022-12-27|archive-date=27 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227132515/https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-2022-Breakthrough-Fighter-of-the-Year-188758|url-status=live}}
• 2022 Fighter of the Year{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-2022-Fighter-of-the-Year-188752|title=Sherdog's 2022 Fighter of the Year|website=Sherdog.com|author=Brian Knapp|date=2022-12-23|access-date=2022-12-27|archive-date=27 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227132517/https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-2022-Fighter-of-the-Year-188752|url-status=live}}
• MMA Fighting
• 2022 Male Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/26/23517410/mma-fightings-2022-fighter-of-the-year-alex-pereira|title=MMA Fighting's 2022 Fighter of the Year: Alex Pereira|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=December 26, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=6 February 2023|archive-date=6 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206090856/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/26/23517410/mma-fightings-2022-fighter-of-the-year-alex-pereira|url-status=live}}
• Sports Illustrated
• 2022 Breakout Fighter of the Year{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/mma/2022/12/30/mma-awards-2022-breakout-fighter-top-knockout-worst-decision|title=MMA Awards 2022: Breakout Fighter, Knockout of the Year and More|date=December 30, 2022|author=Justin Barrosso|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=6 February 2023|archive-date=6 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206090856/https://www.si.com/mma/2022/12/30/mma-awards-2022-breakout-fighter-top-knockout-worst-decision|url-status=live}}
• Yahoo! Sports
• 2022 Male Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/2022-mma-fighters-of-the-year-alex-pereira-comes-from-nowhere-zhang-weili-returns-to-the-top-180016620.html|title=2022 MMA Fighters of the Year: Alex Pereira comes from nowhere; Zhang Weili returns to the top|date=December 22, 2022|work=Yahoo! Sports|author=Kevin Iole|access-date=6 February 2023|archive-date=6 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206090847/https://sports.yahoo.com/2022-mma-fighters-of-the-year-alex-pereira-comes-from-nowhere-zhang-weili-returns-to-the-top-180016620.html|url-status=live}}
• MMA Mania
• 2022 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/12/25/23509779/ufc-mma-fighters-of-the-year-2022-top-5-list|title=UFC/MMA 'Fighters of the Year' 2022 - Top 5 List|author=Patrick L. Stumberg|date=December 25, 2022|publisher=mmamania.com|access-date=6 February 2023|archive-date=6 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206090847/https://www.mmamania.com/2022/12/25/23509779/ufc-mma-fighters-of-the-year-2022-top-5-list|url-status=live}}
• Combat Press
• 2022 Male Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2023/01/combat-press-2022-mma-awards-male-fighter-of-the-year-alex-pereira/|title=Combat Press 2022 MMA Awards: Male Fighter of the Year – Alex Pereira|date=January 25, 2023|publisher=combatpress.com|author=Matthew Petela|access-date=6 February 2023|archive-date=6 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206090851/https://combatpress.com/2023/01/combat-press-2022-mma-awards-male-fighter-of-the-year-alex-pereira/|url-status=live}}
• World MMA Awards
• 2023 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year{{cite web|author=Bryan Tucker|date=2023-12-14|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/12/14/24000708/world-mma-awards-2023-results|title=World MMA Awards 2023 Results|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=15 December 2023}}
• 2024 Charles 'Mask' Lewis Fighter of the Year {{Cite web |last=Tucker |first=Bryan |date=2024-12-05 |title=World MMA Awards 2024 results |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/12/5/24312714/world-mma-awards-2024-results |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
• Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable (2024){{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 17, 2025 Observer Newsletter: The 2024 Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-17-2025-observer-newsletter-the-2024-awards-issue/ |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=February 14, 2025 |access-date=February 14, 2025}}
• Most Outstanding Fighter of the Year (2024)
• Best Box Office Draw (2024)

Professional

• Glory
• 2023 Glory Hall of Fame Inductee{{cite web |last1=Kowalski |first1=Alex |title=🎥 Alex Pereira toegetreden tot de GLORY Hall of Fame: 'Ware legende' |url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/nieuws/alex-pereira-toegetreden-tot-de-glory-hall-of-fame-ware-legende |website=Vechtsport info |access-date=5 November 2023 |language=nl |date=5 November 2023}}
• 2021 Glory Light Heavyweight Champion
• 2019 Glory interim Light Heavyweight Champion
• 2017 Glory Middleweight Champion (five defenses)
• 2014 Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament Winner
• WGP Kickboxing
• 2015 WGP Kickboxing Middleweight Champion (1 defense)
• 2012 WGP -85 kg/187 lb Championship
• World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
• 2013 WAKO Pro Panamerican K-1 -85 kg/187 lb Champion
• Jungle Fight
• 2012 Jungle Fight Middleweight Champion

Amateur

• World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
• 2013 silver medal in WAKO World Championships in Guaruja, Brasil K-1 -91 kg

Awards

• Glory
• Glory Fighter of the Year 2019
• Combat Press
• 2017 Fight of the Year (vs. Israel Adesanya){{cite web |last1=Aittama |first1=Zach |title=COMBAT PRESS 2017 KICKBOXING AWARDS: FIGHT OF THE YEAR – ALEX PEREIRA VS. ISRAEL ADESANYA |url=https://combatpress.com/2018/02/combat-press-2017-kickboxing-awards-fight-of-the-year-alex-pereira-vs-israel-adesanya/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=12 August 2022 |archive-date=12 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812161947/https://combatpress.com/2018/02/combat-press-2017-kickboxing-awards-fight-of-the-year-alex-pereira-vs-israel-adesanya/ |url-status=live }}
• 2019 Knockout of the Year {{small|(vs. Jason Wilnis)}}{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2020/01/combat-press-2019-kickboxing-awards-knockout-of-the-year-alex-pereira-vs-jason-wilnis/|title=Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Knockout of the Year – Alex Pereira vs. Jason Wilnis|author=Zach Aittama|publisher=combatpress.com|date=January 28, 2020|access-date=28 January 2020|archive-date=28 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128170834/https://combatpress.com/2020/01/combat-press-2019-kickboxing-awards-knockout-of-the-year-alex-pereira-vs-jason-wilnis/|url-status=live}}

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|Magomed Ankalaev

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|UFC 313

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|UFC 307

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–2

|Jiří Procházka

|TKO (head kick and punches)

|UFC 303

|{{dts|2024|June|29}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:13

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–2

|Jamahal Hill

|KO (punches)

|UFC 300

|{{dts|2024|April|13}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:14

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–2

|Jiří Procházka

|TKO (elbows)

|UFC 295

|{{dts|2023|November|11}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:08

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Won the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–2

|Jan Błachowicz

|Decision (split)

|UFC 291

|{{dts|2023|July|29}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

|{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|7–2

|Israel Adesanya

|KO (punches)

|UFC 287

|{{dts|2023|April|8}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:21

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Lost the UFC Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–1

|Israel Adesanya

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 281

|{{dts|2022|November|12}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:01

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Won the UFC Middleweight Championship. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–1

|Sean Strickland

|KO (punches)

|UFC 276

|{{dts|2022|July|2}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:36

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–1

|Bruno Silva

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev

|{{dts|2022|March|12}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–1

|Andreas Michailidis

|TKO (flying knee and punches)

|UFC 268

|{{dts|2021|November|6}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:18

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–1

|Thomas Powell

|KO (punch)

|LFA 95

|{{dts|2020|November|20}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:04

|Park City, Kansas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–1

|Marcus Vinicius da Silveira

|TKO (punches)

|Jungle Fight 87

|{{dts|2016|May|21}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:55

|São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–1

|Marcelo Cruz

|KO (punches)

|Jungle Fight 85

|{{dts|2016|January|23}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:07

|São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|0–1

|Quemuel Ottoni

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Jungle Fight 82

|{{dts|2015|October|24}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:52

|São Paulo, Brazil

|{{small|Middleweight debut.}}

{{end}}

{{Cite web|title=Alex "Poatan" Pereira MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexsandro-Pereira-224511|access-date=2022-08-04|website=Sherdog|archive-date=3 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103125359/https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexsandro-Pereira-224511|url-status=live}}

{{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Professional kickboxing record (incomplete)|record=33 wins (21 KOs), 7 losses (2 KOs)}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2021-09-04 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} Artem Vakhitov || Glory 78: Rotterdam || Rotterdam, Netherlands || Decision (Majority) || 5 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Loses the Glory Light Heavyweight Championship.}}

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2021-01-30 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} Artem Vakhitov || Glory 77: Rotterdam || Rotterdam, Netherlands || Decision (Split) || 5 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the Glory Light Heavyweight Championship.}}

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2019-12-21|| Win||align=left|{{flagicon|Turkey}} Ertugrul Bayrak || Glory Collision 2 || Arnhem, Netherlands || KO (Left Hook) || 1 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship.}}

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2019-09-28|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Suriname}} Donegi Abena || Glory 68: Miami || Miami, United States || KO (Left Hook) || 3 || 2:08

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the interim Glory Light Heavyweight Championship.}}

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2019-05-17|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Jason Wilnis || Glory 65: Utrecht || Utrecht, Netherlands || KO (Left Flying Knee) || 1 || 1:31

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2018-09-14|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Simon Marcus || Glory 58: Chicago || Chicago, United States || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2018-07-20|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} Yousri Belgaroui || Glory 55: New York || New York, United States || KO (Right Hook) || 1 || 2:16

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2017-12-09|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} Yousri Belgaroui || Glory 49: Rotterdam || Rotterdam, Netherlands || TKO (Doctor Stoppage) || 3 || 1:54

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2017-10-14|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Simon Marcus || Glory 46: China || Guangzhou, China || Decision (Unanimous)|| 5 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the Glory Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2017-09-16|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Maycon Silva || WGP Kickboxing 40{{cite web|url=https://wgpkickboxing.com.br/pt/noticias/wgp-40-alex-pereira-defende-cinturao-diante-de-maycon-silva-na-luta-principal/|title=WGP #40: Alex Pereira defende cinturão diante de Maycon Silva na luta principal|author=|date=2017-09-03|access-date=2019-09-22|language=pt|archive-date=22 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922215522/https://wgpkickboxing.com.br/pt/noticias/wgp-40-alex-pereira-defende-cinturao-diante-de-maycon-silva-na-luta-principal/}} || Paraná, Brazil || KO (Left Hook)|| 2 || 2:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Defends the WGP Kickboxing -85 kg title.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.liverkick.com/index.php/item/3613-weekend-results-wgp-25-cesar-almeida-x-alex-pereira-iii|title=Weekend Results: WGP 25 Cesar Almeida x Alex Pereira III|last=Walsh|first=Dave|date=2015-07-28|website=LiverKick|access-date=2015-08-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150817223512/http://www.liverkick.com/index.php/item/3613-weekend-results-wgp-25-cesar-almeida-x-alex-pereira-iii|archive-date=2015-08-17}}

|-

|- bgcolor= "#FFBBBB"

| 2017-04-29 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|TUN}} Yousri Belgaroui || Glory 40: Copenhagen, Final ||Copenhagen, Denmark || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2017-04-29 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|ALB}} Burim Rama || Glory 40: Copenhagen, Semi Final || Copenhagen, Denmark || TKO (Right Hook) || 3 || 1:42

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2017-03-04 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|NGR}} Israel Adesanya || Glory of Heroes 7 || Sao Paulo, Brazil || KO (Left Hook)|| 3 || N/A

|-

|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"

| 2016-07-31 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Artur Kyshenko || Kunlun Fight 48 || Jining, China || TKO (Punches) || 2 || 2:55

|-

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2016-05-08 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Junior Alpha || WGP Kickboxing 30 || Brazil || KO (Right Hook) || 4 || N/A

|-

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2016-04-02 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|NGR}} Israel Adesanya || Glory of Heroes 1 || China || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || N/A

|-

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2015-07-25 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} César Almeida || WGP Kickboxing 25{{cite web|url=http://www.wakopro.org/en/news/press-release-wgp-25-cesar-almeida-vs-alex-po-atan-pereira-i/386d54b3-eb32-4ecf-bdcc050c2f84426|title=PRESS RELEASE - WGP #25: Cesar Almeida vs Alex "Po Atan" Pereira III|author=|website=Wako Pro|date=2015-07-14|access-date=2019-09-22}}{{Dead link|date=June 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} || São Paulo, Brazil || Decision || 5 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the vacant WGP Kickboxing -85 kg title.}}

|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"

| 2015-04-03 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Jason Wilnis || Glory 20: Dubai - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi Finals || Dubai, UAE || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2014-12-20 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Chile}} Ivan Galaz || WGP Kickboxing 24 || São Paulo, Brazil ||TKO (Three Knockdowns) || 2 || N/A

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2014-09-27 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Robert Thomas || WGP Kickboxing 22{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/3167-wgp-22-fight-card-and-stream-info-alex-pereira-vs-robert-thomas|title=WGP 22 Fight Card and Stream Info - Alex Pereira vs. Robert Thomas|access-date=2014-09-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911020824/http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/3167-wgp-22-fight-card-and-stream-info-alex-pereira-vs-robert-thomas|archive-date=2014-09-11}} || Brazil || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

|-

|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"

| 2014-06-21 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} Artem Levin || Glory 17: Los Angeles - Middleweight Last Man Standing Tournament, Quarter Finals || Inglewood, California, USA || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2014-04-26 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} Aleksandr Dmitrenko|| WGP SUPER 4{{cite web|url=http://www.wakopro.org/en/event/wgp-super-4-ibirapuera-sp-brasil-26042014/6f1caf9b-9f85-42f1-a5e1-1a1db72b0362|title=WGP SUPER 4, Ibirapuera SP (Brasil)|date=2014-04-26|access-date=17 April 2014|archive-date=18 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418220627/http://www.wakopro.org/en/event/wgp-super-4-ibirapuera-sp-brasil-26042014/6f1caf9b-9f85-42f1-a5e1-1a1db72b0362}} || São Paulo, Brazil ||Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2014-03-08 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|ARM}} Sahak Parparyan || Glory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Final || Zagreb, Croatia ||Decision (Majority) || 3 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament.}}

|-

|- bgcolor= "#CCFFCC"

| 2014-03-08 ||Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Dustin Jacoby || Glory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi Finals || Zagreb, Croatia || KO (Left Hook) || 1 || 2:02

|-

|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"

| 2013-12-21 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} César Almeida || WGP Kickboxing 17, Final || São Paulo, Brazil || Decision || 3 || N/A

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2013-12-21 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|URU}} Camilo Ferraz || WGP Kickboxing 17, Semi Final || São Paulo, Brazil || KO (Right Knee) || 1 || N/A

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2013-08-24 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|ARG}} Matías Adaro || WGP Kickboxing 15 || São Paulo, Brazil || KO (Right Cross) || 2 || N/A

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the WAKO Pro Panamerican -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules.}}

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2013-03-23 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} César Almeida || SUPERKOMBAT New Heroes 2 || São Caetano, Brazil || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || N/A

|-

|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"

| 2012-11-10 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Jason Wilnis || It's Showtime 60 || São Paulo, Brazil || TKO (Retirement) || 2 || N/A

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Fight was for vacant It's Showtime 85MAX Championship.}}

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2012-09-16 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Felipe Micheletti || WGP Kickboxing 9 || São Paulo, Brazil || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || N/A

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2012-07-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Clei Silva || WGP Kickboxing, Final || São Paulo, Brazil || Decision || 3 || N/A

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the WGP Kickboxing -85 kg title.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fanaticospormma.com.br/wgp-kickboxing-finais-ate-85-kg/|title=WGP Kickboxing – Finais até 85 kg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305212138/http://www.fanaticospormma.com.br/wgp-kickboxing-finais-ate-85-kg/|archive-date=2014-03-05|language=pt}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wakoweb.com/en/article/wgp-kickboxing-sao-paolo-brazil/d21036f1-1fbc-47bf-b111-7f4b1aedf1e7|url-status=live|title=WGP KICKBOXING, Sao Paolo, Brazil|work=WAKO |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305210353/http://www.wakoweb.com/en/article/wgp-kickboxing-sao-paolo-brazil/d21036f1-1fbc-47bf-b111-7f4b1aedf1e7 |archive-date=5 March 2014 }}

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2012-07-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Fabio Alberto || WGP Kickboxing, Semi finals || São Paulo, Brazil || KO || 1 || N/A

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2012-03-31 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Clei Silva || Jungle Fight 37 || São Paulo, Brazil || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || N/A

|-

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the Brazilian -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules.}}

|-

{{end}}

{{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Amateur kickboxing record}}

|-

|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"

| 2013-10 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|LIT}} Sergej Maslobojev || W.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Final -91 kg || Guaruja, Brasil || Decision || 3 || 2:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Wins W.A.K.O. World Championship '13 K-1 Silver Medal -91 kg.}}

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2013-10 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|ITA}} Mattia Faraoni || W.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Semi Finals -91 kg || Guaruja, Brasil || Decision (Split) ||3 || 2:00

|-

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"

| 2013-10 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|NZL}} Selby Devereux || W.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Quarter Finals -91 kg || Guaruja, Brasil || Knockout|| N/A || N/A

|-

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