Alex Pereira sustained a second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane in their UFC interim heavyweight title match in the co-main event of UFC Freedom 250 inside the White House on Sunday.
Despite this latest setback, “Poatan” remains a perpetual favourite in online sports betting, particularly when his UFC odds are available at the BetMGM sportsbook.
Who’s next in line for the Brazilian champion, and who will he face? Check out below.
When Is Alex Pereira’s Next Fight?
Pereira’s next confirmed opponent has yet to be determined, but he has the option to return to light heavyweight or continue his campaign at heavyweight.
Alex Pereira’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 13-3
- 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’s Notable Wins
Pereira’s 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), Jiří Procházka (twice), Jamahal Hill (first-round knockout in April), Khalil Rountree Jr., and Ankalaev.
Alex Pereira’s 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’s 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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