Who is Alex Pereira?
In short
Alex Pereira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC heavyweight division. He is in the news for making claims that UFC management influenced Daniel Cormier to promote a specific fight for UFC 334, claims which have been dismissed by Dana White.
Who they are now
He is a professional fighter ranked #4 in the UFC heavyweight division and #3 in the light heavyweight division. He is also ranked #10 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings as of late September 2026.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because of his recent conspiracy theory regarding UFC 334 fight bookings and his public support for his sister, Aline Pereira, following her performance on the Contender Series.
An example of their work
He is the ninth fighter in UFC history to win championships in two different weight divisions. He has previously held both the UFC middleweight and light heavyweight titles.