Alexsandro “Poatan” Pereira is a Brazilian MMA fighter competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He competes in the UFC light heavyweight division and is the current champion of the division. He is also ranked No. 4 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Besides being a successful mixed martial artist, Pereira has also been a former kickboxer who won two glory belts at the same time in middleweight (2017) with five successful defenses and light heavyweight (2021).
Born on July 7, 1987, in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Alex Pereira made his UFC debut at UFC 268 against Andreas Michailidis on November 6, 2021. He won the fight through a TKO in Round 2. Since then, he has been a former UFC middleweight champion and 3-time winner of the Performance of the Night. He recently moved to the light heavyweight division.
Pereira currently has a MMA record of 12 fights. He won 10 fights (8 by knockout and 2 by decision) and lost 2 fights (1 by knockout and 1 by submission). At UFC 291 in July 2023, Pereira faced off against Jan Blachowicz, the former light heavyweight champion of the UFC, and emerged victorious via split decision.
Alex Pereira faced Jiri Prochazka at UFC 296 for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. He defeated Prochazka by a second-round TKO and became the new champion of the division.
Alex Pereira Sister
Aline Silva Pereira is the younger sister of Alex Pereira. She currently competes in the flyweight division of the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA). Aline Pereira was born on October 6, 1990, in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil.
Aline Pereira has a kickboxing background, just like her brother. She is a newcomer to the world of MMA. She made her MMA debut at Legacy Fighting Championship 147: Melo vs. Costa on November 18, 2022. Then, she faced Helen Peralta, who defeated her via unanimous decision at 5 minutes into Round 3. She made her LFA return at Legacy Fighting Alliance 160: Sweeney vs. Begosso, where she faced Chelsea Conner in June 2023. This time, she won the fight by unanimous decision at 5 minutes into Round 3.
On September 22, 2023, Aline Pereira fought Cheyanne Bowers at the LFA 168 at Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States. Pereira was defeated by a unanimous decision. Aline Pereira currently holds a record of 3, having lost 2 fights and won 1.
*Last updated on April 14 2024
FAQs on Alex Pereira Sister
Q. How old are Alex Pereira and Aline Pereira?
A. Alex Pereira is currently 36 years old. His sister Aline Pereira is currently 33 years old.
A. Alex Pereira is currently 36 years old. His sister Aline Pereira is currently 33 years old.
Q. What other sport did Alex and Aline Pereira compete in, apart from MMA?
A. Both Alex and Aline Pereira competed at Kickboxing at Glory. Alex was a former Glory Middleweight Champion and former Glory Light Heavyweight Champion.
A. Both Alex and Aline Pereira competed at Kickboxing at Glory. Alex was a former Glory Middleweight Champion and former Glory Light Heavyweight Champion.
Q. What is Alex Pereira’s upcoming fight?
A. Alex Pereira's upcoming fight is yet to be announced.
A. Alex Pereira's upcoming fight is yet to be announced.
Q. What was Aline Pereira’s last fight?
A. Aline Pereira’s last fight was against Cheyanne Bowers at Legacy Fighting Alliance 168. Pereira was defeated by a unanimous decision in September 2023.
A. Aline Pereira’s last fight was against Cheyanne Bowers at Legacy Fighting Alliance 168. Pereira was defeated by a unanimous decision in September 2023.
Q. What is the height, weight and reach of Alex and Aline Pereira?
A. Alex Pereira is 6’4” in height, weighs 185 lbs and has a reach of 79 in. His younger sister Aline Pereira is 5 '9 " in height, weighs 125 lbs and has a reach of 70 in.
A. Alex Pereira is 6’4” in height, weighs 185 lbs and has a reach of 79 in. His younger sister Aline Pereira is 5 '9 " in height, weighs 125 lbs and has a reach of 70 in.
