Alex Pereira
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
2
Honours
4
Rankings
1
Covers
3
Records
Alex Pereira has accomplished feats few in combat sports can claim. He is the only fighter to hold Glory championships in two weight classes at the same time. In the UFC, he became champion in two divisions, middleweight and light heavyweight, a first for the organization. He is also the only known athlete to be a two-division world champion in both MMA and kickboxing. His knockout power is legendary, with his left hook being one of the most devastating weapons in the sport. He has defeated multiple former champions and top contenders, including Israel Adesanya, Jiří Procházka, and Jamahal Hill. His journey from alcoholism to championship glory inspires fans worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First fighter to hold Glory titles in two weight classes simultaneously
Unified the Glory Light Heavyweight Championship while holding the Middleweight title.
First UFC fighter to become champion in both middleweight and light heavyweight
Won the vacant light heavyweight title after previously holding the middleweight belt.
Rankings & Lists
UFC Light Heavyweight Rankings
UFC Men's Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Kickboxing Middleweight Rankings
Kickboxing Light Heavyweight Rankings
Magazine Covers
Men's Journal
May 2024
The Rise of Poatan: Alex Pereira's Journey from Alcoholic to UFC Champion
Records & Feats
First fighter to hold Glory titles in two weight classes simultaneously
Pereira held both the Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight championships at the same time in 2021.
First UFC fighter to become champion in both middleweight and light heavyweight
He won the middleweight title in 2022 and the light heavyweight title in 2023.
Only known two-division world champion in both MMA and kickboxing
Pereira is the only fighter to have held world titles in two weight classes in both sports.