Apr 13, 2024 · Pereira, who flew to Bahia, Brazil, to take the UFC middleweight belt to the Pataxó people after knocking out Israel Adesanya, is now the 205-pound titleholder. He headlines one of MMA’s most...

Oct 2, 2024 · UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is gearing up for his third title defense in 2024, where he will face Khalil Rountree Jr. in the headlining bout of UFC 307. The highly anticipated...

Nov 9, 2022 · UFC middleweight contender Alex Pereira explains how the connection to his indigenous roots helps him feel connected to a higher purpose. For more UFC, sign...

Nov 3, 2023 · Alex Pereira is one of the most fearsome fighters in the UFC. Here's what his face paint and headdress he donned during weigh-ins mean.

Apr 18, 2024 · From the workshop and alcohol to saving his life through kickboxing. The culture of the Pataxó, the village of origin of his ancestors, has remained linked to the young Pereira ever since.

Apr 10, 2024 · ALEX PEREIRA hails from an ancient Brazilian warrior tribe on the brink of extinction. And 'Potan' will call on the spirit of his warrior ancestors in his first defence of his light-heavyweight...

The Pataxó people of Brazil are proud to be represented by UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira, who uses his platform to bring visibility and respect to the indigenous community, according to the tribe’s leader Ubiranan.

Nov 4, 2024 · Alex Pereira recently visited his native Pataxo tribe in Brazil to reconnect with his indigenous roots. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ joined his community in ceremonial dances and a...

111K likes, 272 comments - societyviewpoint on November 8, 2024: "Alex Pereira, a Brazilian UFC fighter, has visited both his hometown of Bastistini and his native Pataxó tribe in Brazil Pereira visited his tribe to connect with his indigenous roots.

Alex Sandro Silva Pereira [1] (born 7 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Middleweight Champion .