Alex Pereira is a Brazilian professional MMA fighter and kickboxer. The 35-year-old is currently competing in the UFC middleweight division. The former kickboxing middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira’s net worth is $2 million as of 2023.
Surprise Sports looks closely at his net worth, salary, earnings, age, height, weight, wife, and detailed information.
About Alex Pereira
Alexsandro Pereira was born on 7 July 1987, in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil. He dropped out of middle school and began working at a tire shop at the age of 12. He soon became an alcoholic. Pereira began training in kickboxing in 2009.
Alexsandro Pereira is one of the most in-form middleweight Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) stars. He is currently world no. 4 in the UFC middleweight category. The 35-year-old holds an MMA record of 6-1, 5 KOs as of 11 Nov. 2022.
Alex Pereira will compete for the UFC middleweight title against the champion Israel Adesanya inside Madison Square Garden on 12 Nov. 2022.
The Brazilian is also a kickboxing legend. He is the former kickboxing Glory middleweight champion and light heavyweight champion. Pereira was ranked no. 1 in the kickboxing middleweight and light-heavyweight rankings as of February 2021. Pereira boasts a kickboxing record of 33-7, 21 KOs.
In kickboxing, Alex Pereira beat the current UFC middleweight champion (as of 11 Nov. 2022), Israel Adesanya, twice – by a decision and a KO.
Alex Pereira’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
UFC middleweight star Alex Pereira’s net worth is $2 million as of 2023. However, the 35-year-old “Poatan’s” earnings and net worth would skyrocket as he is now a rising MMA star, competing for the UFC middleweight title.
Earnings
In the middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya on 12 Nov. 2022, Alex Pereira earned a guaranteed purse of $500,000. Moreover, he got $32,000 in sponsorship bonuses for the fight.
On 2 July 2022, in UFC 276, Pereira knocked out Sean Strickland in the First Round. It was voted as the KO of the Month. Alex Pereira earned a whopping $188,000 for the fight.
Alex Pereira fought fellow Brazillian Bruno Silva. He won this fight by a unanimous decision. He made a total of $77,000 from this fight, including his base salary of $36,000, fight to win a bonus of $36,000 and fight week incentive of $5,000.
For his first fight against Andreas Michailidis at UFC 268, Pereira earned an impressive $134,000 (including a Performance of the Night Bonus).
Endorsements
Alex Pereira makes a large amount of money from his endorsements and bonuses. He has a number of sponsors, including OWNIC and athleticBD.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Alexsandro Pereira |
| Nickname | Poatan |
| Born | 7 July 1987 |
| Age | 35 |
| Birthplace | São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Kickboxing Record | 33-7, 21 KOs |
| MMA Record | 6-1, 5 KOs |
| Height | 193 cm (6′ 4″) |
| Weight | 185 lbs, Middleweight in MMA |
| Reach | 79 in |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Relationship Status | Unknown |
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Girlfriend
Pereira keeps his love life away from the spotlight. His relationship status is unknown.
Nickname
Alex Pereira’s nickname is Poatan.
Age
Born on 7 July 1987, Alex Poatan Pereira is 35 years old.
Height and Weight
The Brazilian MMA star Alex Pereira weighs 185 lbs (84 kg). He competes in the UFC middleweight category. He is a 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) towering figure.
Alex Pereira’s Records
MMA Record
| Matches | Wins | KOs | Losses |
| 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Kickboxing Record
| Matches | Wins | KOs | Losses |
| 40 | 33 | 21 | 7 |
Awards and Accomplishments
- 2021 Glory Light Heavyweight Champion
- 2019 Glory Interim Light Heavyweight Champion
- 2017 Glory Middleweight Champion (five defenses)
- 2015 WGP Kickboxing Middleweight Champion
- 2013 WAKO Pro Panamerican K-1 -85 kg/187 lb Champion
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Andreas Michailidis and Sean Strickland
FAQs About Alex Pereira
What is Pereira’s Net Worth?
Alex Pereira’s net worth is $2 million as of 2023.
What is Alex Pereira’s MMA Record?
His MMA record is 6-1, with 5 wins by KOs.
Who is Alex Pereira’s Girlfriend?
Pereira’s relationship status is unknown.
