Alex Pereira is one of the leading professional mixed martial artists currently active on the professional mixed martial arts scene. Signed with the elite professional mixed martial arts organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pereira has witnessed a meteoric rise since making his promotional debut in the organization on October 24, 2015.
Alex Pereira stormed into the UFC while riding high on an incredible record of three wins and one loss, all of his victories had come by knockouts. In his inaugural fight for the promotion, Pereira was pitted against Bruno Silva on March 12, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev. He secured a unanimous decision win and started his journey in the promotion on a high. As of September 25, 2024, Alex Pereira has competed in two weight classes in the UFC. He is a former middleweight champion and the current light heavyweight champion as of February 2025. He is scheduled to defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev on March 8, 2025, in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 313.
Alex Pereira Title Defenses
Alex Pereira has defended his light heavyweight championship three times since winning it against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 on November 11, 2023, when the duo fought each other for the vacant light heavyweight title.
Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill
Alex Pereira made his first title defense against the former champion Jamahal Hill at the historic UFC 300 on April 13, 2024. The duo headlined the event and Pereira ended the affairs in the first round to retain the championship marking his first successful title defense.
Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2
Alex Pereira locked horns with Jiri Prochazka in a rematch at UFC 303 on June 29, 2024, and put his light heavyweight belt on the line. He connected a vicious head kick in the second round and followed it up with a flurry of punches thus winning by a second-round TKO. The win ensured his second successful title defense as a light heavyweight champion.
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Alex Pereira faced Khalil Rountree Jr. in October 2024 and won the bout via a fourth-round TKO.
Did Alex Pereira defend his championship in the middleweight division of the UFC?
Alex Pereira won the UFC middleweight championship by defeating Israel Adesanya on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281 by a fifth-round TKO. His reign was short-lived as he failed to defend his title in a rematch against Israel Adesanya on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287. Adesanya defeated him by a second-round TKO to reclaim the middleweight championship.
*Last updated on February 26, 2025.
FAQs on title defenses of Alex Pereira
A. As of February 2025, Alex Pereira has three title defenses in the UFC.
A. Alex Pereira couldn’t defend his UFC middleweight title and lost against Israel Adesanya in a rematch at UFC 287.
A. Alex Pereirahas competed in two weight classes in his professional mixed martial arts career.
A. Alex Pereira is scheduled to take on Magomed Ankalaev in his upcoming fight at UFC 313.
A. As of February 2025, Alex Pereira is 37 years old.
