WATCH: Alex Pereira celebrates birthday in NYC with Nina-Marie Daniele and Glover Teixeira

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira celebrated his 37th birthday on July 7 in style, surrounded by friends and fellow fighters in New York City. Social media is abuzz with glimpses of Pereira's birthday bash.

In a video shared by middleweight contender Paulo 'The Eraser' Costa, Pereira is seen posing with a goofy grin next to the iconic moai statue at a New York museum. The normally stoic fighter even cracked a playful jab at the statue's somber expression, saying:

"Why so serious? I don't understand it."

Check out Alex Pereira's pose below:

Another video shows Pereira enjoying food with his coach Plinio Cruz. A fan attempted to imitate Pereira's signature celebration dance, but the champ seemed less than impressed. "Are you stupid or what?" joked Pereira on his phone, as seen in the video.

Check out the clip below:

The festivities culminated at a club, where Pereira was joined by popular UFC interviewer Nina-Marie Daniele and light heavyweight legend Glover Teixeira. The trio were spotted dancing and having a blast in another clip making the rounds online.

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Alex Pereira considering a switch to boxing

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has sparked discussions about a potential move to boxing after a social media exchange with heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua.

Following his title defense win against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, former heavyweight champion Joshua encouraged Pereira to make a boxing debut.

"Alex Pereira should make a boxing debut one day."

Pereira, recognizing his age (37) might limit a full boxing career, requested advice on potential opponents.

"I'm honored you think so. It's always been my dream, I'm 37 I cannot make a career in it so who do you recommend I fight?"

Joshua's response hinted at possibilities and suggested Pereira contact his management team.

Check out the social media exchange between the two below:

Interestingly, Pereira has a professional boxing win from a 2017 bout in Brazil. He fought Marcelo de Souza Cruz and secured a TKO victory against his opponent.

Check out the fight below: