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In a short period, Alex Pereira has grown to become a very popular name among MMA fans. So, it is not unusual for people to be interested in knowing about the Brazilian's personal life and whether or not he has a wife.
Pereira is known for keeping his emotions hidden and has been hilariously compared with the Easter Island dummies due to his expressionless demeanor. As a result, fans find it even more intriguing to know about the romantic side of his personality.
Is Alex Pereira married?
'Poatan' is currently not married but he was engaged to MMA content creator Merle Christine. From time to time, Pereira was seen with her on his social media posts.
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Pereira used to be married at one point in time. The Brazilian got a divorce from his ex-wife, who is also the mother of his two children - Alessandro Vidal Silva and Lohan Vidal Silva.
Who is Alex Pereira dating now?
Alex Pereira's relationship status as of March 2025 is uncertain. His relationship with Merle Christine ended on a sour note. 'Poatan' claimed that he parted ways with Merle after discovering she was married. However, Christine fired back with her version of the story, and a public feud followed.
The controversy became one of the hot topics within the MMA community at the time. However, Pereira was seen training with fellow UFC fighter Polyana Viana in 2024, sparking rumors about them being romantically involved. However, the rumors died down after a while, and Pereira's name has not been linked with anyone in recent months.
On the professional front, Alex Pereira has made a big impression in the UFC. The 37-year-old captured the middleweight and light heavyweight titles, defeating several former UFC champions impressively. He will attempt the fourth defense of his title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on March 8.
