| Overview | Alex Pereira is a prominent mixed martial artist with a strong background in kickboxing. He began his combat sports career amid personal challenges and addiction but turned his life around by committing to kickboxing in 2009. He achieved significant accolades in Glory Kickboxing, including becoming the first fighter to hold middleweight and light heavyweight titles simultaneously. He transitioned to MMA in 2015 and has since become a UFC Light Heavyweight contender. |
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| Milestones | - Won the Glory Middleweight title and defended it four times.
- Became the first double champion in Glory history.
- Captured the UFC Middleweight Championship in a notable bout against Israel Adesanya.
- Transitioned to Light Heavyweight division and continued to secure victories.
- Defended UFC Middleweight title against Israel Adesanya before moving to light heavyweight.
- Won UFC Light Heavyweight title fights against Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill, and Khalil Rountree Jr.
- Current UFC record: 13-3-0 as of October 2025.
- Current UFC record: 13-4-0 as of June 2026.
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| Kickboxing Career | | Glory Record | 12-4-0 with 8 knockouts |
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| Glory Achievements | - Won the Glory Middleweight Championship in 2017
- Defended the middleweight title five times
- Won the Glory Light Heavyweight Championship in late 2019
- Became the first fighter in Glory history to hold two belts in different weight classes simultaneously
- Notable victories against Israel Adesanya during kickboxing career
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| MMA Career | | MMA Record | 13-4-0 |
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| UFC Milestones | - Made MMA debut in 2015 under Jungle Fights promotion
- Lost first MMA fight via rear-naked choke submission to Quemuel Ottoni
- Knocked out next four opponents after debut loss
- Earned UFC roster spot through impressive striking performances
- Won UFC Middleweight Championship against Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 (November 2022)
- Lost middleweight title rematch to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287 (April 2023)
- Transitioned to Light Heavyweight division
- Won UFC Light Heavyweight title fights against Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill, and Khalil Rountree Jr.
- Defeated Magomed Ankalaev via KO/TKO at UFC 320 (October 2025) to avenge earlier loss
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