Alex Pereira MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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ALEX PEREIRA
“Poatan”
BRAZIL • HEAVYWEIGHT / LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
13-4-0
(T)KO
11-2
SUB
0-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Brazil
WT CLASS
Heavyweight / Light Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 4″, 251 lbs (194 cm / 114 kg)
BIRTHDATE
07/07/1987 (39)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
79.0″ (201 cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Teixeira MMA & Fitness • Bethel, Connecticut
NICKNAME
“Poatan”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Alex Pereira Record
WINS13
KO/TKO
11
SUB
0
DECISION
2
LOSSES4
KO/TKO
2
SUB
1
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 17 professional bouts (13-4-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
UPCOMING
Sergei Pavlovich
Russia
Russia
UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes
Dec / 12 / 2026
5-Round Co-Main Event
5 x 5 min
Dec / 12 / 2026
ROUNDS5
DIVISIONHeavyweight
STATUSScheduled
Bout Specifications & Matchup Preview
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🥊 UFC 335 Five-Round Co-Main Event • Pereira vs. Pavlovich
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Sergei Pavlovich
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights MatchupHeavyweight Division
Sergei Pavlovich Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout13-4-0
🥊 Bout Preview:
High-stakes heavyweight contenders collision scheduled as a five-round co-main event at UFC 335. Former two-division champion Alex Pereira continues his heavyweight tenure against premier Russian knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich at T-Mobile Arena.
LOSS
Ciryl Gane
France
France
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun / 14 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:27)
Jun / 14 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME1:27
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship • Pereira vs. Gane
Historic 3-Division Title Attempt
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane
Fight Location Washington, D.C., United States (The White House South Lawn)
Washington, D.C., United States (The White House South Lawn)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup251 lbs vs 248 lbs
Ciryl Gane Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout13-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ciryl Gane: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Alex Pereira: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pereira sought to become the first three-division champion in UFC history. Gane landed a stiff jab early in round two that dropped Pereira, following up with a swarm of ground-and-pound punches against the cage to secure the TKO finish at 1:27.
WIN
Magomed Ankalaev
Russia
Russia
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Oct / 04 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:20)
Oct / 04 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME1:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Recaptured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout (Opponent)21-1-1 (1 NC)
Alex Pereira Record at Bout12-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -130 (Favorite)
vs
Magomed Ankalaev: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their highly anticipated title rematch, Pereira timed an early left hook counter during an exchange that stunned Ankalaev, following up with hammerfists to reclaim the light heavyweight championship at 1:20 of round one.
LOSS
Magomed Ankalaev
Russia
Russia
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev
Mar / 08 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Mar / 08 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Pereira vs. Ankalaev
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout (Opponent)20-1-1 (1 NC)
Alex Pereira Record at Bout12-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -125 (Favorite)
vs
Alex Pereira: +105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Derek Cleary: 47-48
Sal D’Amato: 47-48
Chris Lee: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev landed 94 significant strikes, integrating clinch work and sharp southpaw combinations while stifling Pereira’s signature calf kicks over 25 grueling minutes to claim the light heavyweight belt.
WIN
Khalil Rountree Jr.
United States
United States
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.
Oct / 05 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (4:32)
Oct / 05 / 2024
ROUND4
TIME4:32
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.
Defended UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
Fight Location Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Delta Center)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Delta Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Khalil Rountree Jr. Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-0 (1 NC)
Alex Pereira Record at Bout11-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -500 (Favorite)
vs
Khalil Rountree Jr.: +380 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rountree landed sharp southpaw counters in rounds one and two, but Pereira methodically took over with jabs, teep kicks, and devastating body strikes, trapping Rountree against the fence in round four to force the TKO finish at 4:32 in a Fight of the Night battle ($50k).
WIN
Jiri Prochazka
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2
Jun / 29 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:13)
Jun / 29 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME0:13
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Pereira vs. Procházka 2
Defended UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Jiří Procházka
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204½ lbs vs 204½ lbs
Jiří Procházka Record at Bout (Opponent)30-4-1
Alex Pereira Record at Bout10-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Jiří Procházka: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice to save the card, Pereira dropped Procházka with a left hook right at the horn of round one, then delivered a picture-perfect left head kick just 13 seconds into round two to earn a walk-off TKO and a $50k Performance bonus.
WIN
Jamahal Hill
United States
United States
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill
Apr / 13 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:14)
Apr / 13 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME3:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Pereira vs. Hill
Defended UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Jamahal Hill
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jamahal Hill Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0 (1 NC)
Alex Pereira Record at Bout9-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Jamahal Hill: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining the milestone UFC 300 card, Pereira paused referee Herb Dean after absorbing an accidental groin strike, then immediately planted a short check left uppercut onto Hill’s chin that flattened the former champion at 3:14 of round one.
WIN
Jiri Prochazka
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira
Nov / 11 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:08)
Nov / 11 / 2023
ROUND2
TIME4:08
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Procházka vs. Pereira
Captured 2nd Divisional UFC Title
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Jiří Procházka
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 204.2 lbs
Jiří Procházka Record at Bout (Opponent)29-3-1
Alex Pereira Record at Bout8-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -125 (Favorite)
vs
Jiří Procházka: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pereira chopped Procházka’s lead leg in round one before landing a short counter right-hook combo and follow-up elbows against the cage in round two, stopping Procházka at 4:08 to become a two-division UFC champion in just his 7th promotional fight.
WIN
Jan Blachowicz
Poland
Poland
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
Jul / 29 / 2023
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 29 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Light Heavyweight Debut • Pereira vs. Błachowicz
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Jan Błachowicz
Fight Location Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Delta Center)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Delta Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 205 lbs
Jan Błachowicz Record at Bout (Opponent)29-9-1
Alex Pereira Record at Bout7-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Jan Błachowicz: -105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog
Derek Cleary: 29-28
Ron McCarthy: 29-28
Junichiro Kamijo: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his 205-pound division debut at altitude, Pereira survived Błachowicz’s grappling and submission threats in round one, then out-struck the former champion with stinging calf kicks and punches over rounds two and three to take a split decision.
LOSS
Israel Adesanya
Nigeria
Nigeria
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Apr / 08 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:21)
Apr / 08 / 2023
ROUND2
TIME4:21
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Defending Undisputed Champion
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya
Fight Location Miami, Florida, United States (Kaseya Center)
Miami, Florida, United States (Kaseya Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184½ lbs
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout (Opponent)23-2-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout7-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Alex Pereira: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pereira trapped Adesanya against the fence in round two and initiated heavy combinations, but Adesanya weathered the storm and countered with a flush right hand that knocked Pereira unconscious at 4:21.
WIN
Israel Adesanya
Nigeria
Nigeria
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
Nov / 12 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (2:01)
Nov / 12 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME2:01
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Pereira
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.6 lbs vs 185 lbs
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout (Opponent)23-1-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout6-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Alex Pereira: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Trailing on all three scorecards going into round five, Pereira unleashed a furious final-round comeback against the fence, staggering Adesanya with hooks and uppercuts to force a standing stoppage at 2:01, claiming the UFC middleweight title and a $50k POTN bonus.
WIN
Sean Strickland
United States
United States
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier
Jul / 02 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:36)
Jul / 02 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME2:36
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 276 Middleweight Showcase • Pereira vs. Strickland
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Sean Strickland
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184½ lbs vs 185½ lbs
Sean Strickland Record at Bout (Opponent)25-3-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout5-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -125 (Favorite)
vs
Sean Strickland: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pereira detonated his signature check left hook flush across Strickland’s jaw, dropping him instantly before landing a follow-up right hand to seal a clinical first-round knockout at 2:36 and win a $50k Performance bonus.
WIN
Bruno Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev
Mar / 12 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 12 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Pereira vs. Silva
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Bruno Silva
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Bruno Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)22-6-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout4-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -180 (Favorite)
vs
Bruno Silva: +155 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Mike Bell: 30-27
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
Junichiro Kamijo: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a bruising 15-minute stand-up war, Pereira absorbed heavy counter punches from “Blindado” Silva while landing 108 significant strikes, rocking Silva repeatedly in round three to sweep all judges’ cards 30-27.
WIN
Andreas Michailidis
Greece
Greece
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2
Nov / 06 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:18)
Nov / 06 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME0:18
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Octagon Debut • Pereira vs. Michailidis
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Andreas Michailidis
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.8 lbs vs 185 lbs
Andreas Michailidis Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout3-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Andreas Michailidis: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his highly anticipated UFC debut, Pereira fended off grappling against the fence in round one, then opened round two with an explosive jumping flying knee that flattened Michailidis at 0:18, earning a $50k Performance bonus.
WIN
Thomas Powell
United States
United States
LFA 95: Pereira vs. Powell
Nov / 20 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:04)
Nov / 20 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME4:04
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 LFA 95 Co-Main Event • Pereira vs. Powell
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Thomas Powell
Fight Location Park City, Kansas, United States (Hartman Arena)
Park City, Kansas, United States (Hartman Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Thomas Powell Record at Bout (Opponent)4-4-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pereira delivered a viral walk-off knockout, landing a devastating left hook that knocked Powell unconscious against the cage at 4:04 of round one to secure his contract with the UFC.
WIN
Marcus Vinicius
Brazil
Brazil
Jungle Fight 87
May / 21 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:55)
May / 21 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME4:55
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Jungle Fight 87 Feature • Pereira vs. Vinicius
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Marcus Vinicius
Fight Location São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Marcus Vinicius Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout1-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pereira controlled the stand-up exchanges throughout, dismantling Vinicius before landing unanswered punches late in round two to force the TKO stoppage at 4:55.
WIN
Marcelo Cruz
Brazil
Brazil
Jungle Fight 85
Jan / 23 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:07)
Jan / 23 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:07
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Jungle Fight 85 • Pereira vs. Cruz
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Marcelo Cruz
Fight Location São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Marcelo Cruz Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout0-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bouncing back from his debut loss, Pereira put his kickboxing power on display, dropping Cruz with heavy combinations to earn his first mixed martial arts victory at 4:07 of round one.
LOSS
Quemuel Ottoni
Brazil
Brazil
Jungle Fight 82
Oct / 24 / 2015
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (2:52)
Oct / 24 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME2:52
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Pereira vs. Ottoni
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAlex Pereira vs Quemuel Ottoni
Fight Location São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Quemuel Ottoni Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Alex Pereira Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional MMA debut, GLORY kickboxer Pereira displayed high-level striking early on, but Ottoni utilized his grappling advantage, securing back control in the third round to submit Pereira with a rear-naked choke at 2:52.
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