- Alex Pereira was the former UFC Light Heavyweight champion.
- Pereira holds an MMA record of 12 wins and three losses.
- Pereira is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev on March 8 at UFC 313.
Alex Pereira sustained his second loss in the UFC at the hands of UFC 313 last March 8 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas via unanimous decision.
Despite this latest setback, โPoatanโ remains a perpetual favorite in online sports betting, particularly on UFC odds.
Who’s next in line for the Brazilian champion, and who will he face for his next?
When Is Alex Pereira’s Next Fight?
Pereira’s next confirmed opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s likely to request an immediate rematch with Ankalaev after their first encounter at UFC 313.
Alex Pereira MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 12-3
- Wins by TKO/KO: 10
- Wins by submission: 0
- Wins by decision: 2
- Striking accuracy: 60%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.23
- Significant strikes absorbed: 3.63
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.33
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0
- Significant strikes defense: 53%
- Takedown defense: 74%
- Knockdown average: 0.67
- Average fight time: 11:14
Alex Pereira Notable Wins
Pereira’s four notable wins in the UFC were against Andres Michailidis (via second-round TKO in November 2021), Bruno Silva (via unanimous decision in March 2022), Sean Strickland (via first-round knockout in July 2022), Israel Adesanya (via fifth-round TKO in November 2022), Jan Blachowicz (split decision in July 2023), Jiลรญ Prochรกzka (twice), and Jamahal Hill (first-round knockout in April), and Rountree Jr.
Alex Pereira UFC Earnings
Pereira’s estimated total UFC earnings are over $13 million, which covers his base salary, win bonuses, performance bonuses, and even pay-per-view shares. His biggest payout came against Hill, where he pocketed a whopping $2,850,000 in that fight at UFC 300.
Alex Pereira Team and Corner
Pereira currently trains under Teixeira MMA & Fitness, founded by former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira, located in Connecticut. Besides the guidance of Teixeira, Pereira also has Caio Magalhaes and Victor Torres as his coaches and cornermen.
Alongside Pereira and Teixeira, another notable UFC fighter who trains in the gym is former title challenger Dominick Reyes, who competes in the UFC’s 205-pound division.
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