Alex Pereira, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 13-3-0, with a notable UFC record of 10-2-0. Weighing in at 205 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 4', boasting a reach of 79'. In the Octagon, Pereira demonstrates an orthodox stance and showcases a Kickboxer fighting style. His performance statistics reveal that he averages 5.16 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 62%. Pereira absorbs an average of 3.5 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense of 53%. His takedown attempts are minimal, averaging 0.11 per 15 minutes, and he has a takedown accuracy of 50%. Throughout his UFC career, Pereira has achieved significant victories, including a win against Magomed Ankalaev, who holds an ELO rating of 1196. In his most recent fights, Pereira demonstrated his striking prowess by defeating Jamahal Hill via KO/TKO punch in April 2024, Jiri Prochazka with a KO/TKO kick in June 2024, and Khalil Rountree Jr. through a KO/TKO punch in October 2024. However, he suffered a loss against Ankalaev via unanimous decision in March 2025 before reclaiming his victory over the same opponent with a KO/TKO via elbows in October 2025. As of now, Pereira holds the Light Heavyweight UFC championship and ranks #6 in the pound-for-pound ranking. He trains at Teixeira MMA & Fitness in Bethel, CT.