Best fights of Alex Pereira
Over 11 years as a professional, Alex Pereira has compiled a 13-4 (11) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Alex Pereira KOs Magomed Ankalaev in their 2nd fight
On October 4, 2025 Alex Pereira fought Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Pereira was 38 years old with a record of 12-3, and Ankalaev was 33 with a record of 20-1-1. Pereira was coming off a loss, while Ankalaev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pereira stopped Magomed Ankalaev via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Alex Pereira KOs Israel Adesanya
On November 12, 2022 Alex Pereira fought Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. Pereira was 35 years old with a record of 6-1, and Adesanya was 33 with a record of 23-1. Pereira was on a 6-fight winning streak and Adesanya was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pereira stopped Israel Adesanya via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
3. Alex Pereira KOs Jiří Procházka
On November 11, 2023 Alex Pereira fought Jiří Procházka for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Pereira was 36 years old with a record of 8-2, and Procházka was 31 with a record of 29-3-1. Pereira was coming off a win and Procházka was on a 13-fight winning streak. Pereira stopped Jiří Procházka via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Alex Pereira KOs Sean Strickland
On July 2, 2022 Alex Pereira faced Sean Strickland in a middleweight bout. Pereira was 34 years old with a record of 5-1, and Strickland was 31 with a record of 25-3. Pereira was on a 5-fight winning streak and Strickland was on a 6-fight winning streak. Pereira stopped Sean Strickland via KO in the 1st round.
5. Alex Pereira KOs Jiří Procházka in their 2nd fight
On June 29, 2024 Alex Pereira defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Jiří Procházka. It was their second meeting. Pereira was 36 years old with a record of 10-2, and Procházka was 31 with a record of 30-4-1. Pereira was on a 3-fight winning streak and Procházka was coming off a win. Pereira stopped Jiří Procházka via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Alex Pereira KOs Jamahal Hill
On April 13, 2024 Alex Pereira defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill. Pereira was 36 years old with a record of 9-2, and Hill was 32 with a record of 12-1. Pereira was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hill was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pereira stopped Jamahal Hill via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Alex Pereira KOs Khalil Rountree Jr.
On October 5, 2024 Alex Pereira defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr.. Pereira was 37 years old with a record of 11-2, and Jr. was 34 with a record of 13-5. Pereira was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pereira stopped Khalil Rountree Jr. via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
8. Alex Pereira defeats Jan Błachowicz
On July 29, 2023 Alex Pereira faced Jan Błachowicz in a light heavyweight bout. Pereira was 36 years old with a record of 7-2, and Błachowicz was 40 with a record of 29-9-1. Pereira was coming off a loss. Pereira won via split decision.