Alex Pereira officially started his UFC career on November 6, 2021, when he made his promotional debut at UFC 268 against Andreas Michailidis in New York City.

Quick Scoop

  • Pereira signed with the UFC in early September 2021, after a standout run in kickboxing and a brief MMA stint in Brazil and LFA.
  • His first UFC fight was at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021, where he beat Andreas Michailidis by second-round TKO, instantly marking himself as a dangerous new contender.
  • That debut knockout is often highlighted as the starting point of his rapid rise to becoming a two‑division UFC champion within just a few years.

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