UFC/MMA3h agoWednesday, June 3, 2026

Alex Pereira: Third UFC belt 'will symbolize everything I've been through'

Originally reported bySherdog

It's hard to imagine that 17 years ago, Alex Pereira was still working at a tire shop and had serious problems with alcoholism. That's when he decided to enroll in kickboxing — a decision that changed his life.

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Alex Pereira: Third UFC belt 'will symbolize everything I've been through'

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