Alex Pereira

Born: 1987-07-07

Birthplace: São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil

Biography

Alex Pereira is a Native/Indigenous Brazilian businessman, entrepreneur, professional mixed martial artist (MMA fighter) and a former world champion kickboxer, currently competing in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division, but he started his working life as a bricklayer's assistant and then a tire shop worker before his combat sports career. His occupations have evolved from manual labor to elite global sports stardom, holding multiple championships in both kickboxing and MMA.