Alex Pereira Odds

Alex Pereira’s next fight has not been officially announced, so there are currently no opponent-specific Alex Pereira odds to compare.

Pereira has said that he intends to return as a heavyweight in November 2026. The UFC is yet to confirm the date, venue or opponent, meaning betting markets cannot open around a particular matchup just yet.

Once a fight is booked, the latest odds will appear above. Customers may be able to bet on the winner, method of victory, total rounds, exact round and whether the contest reaches the judges’ scorecards.

Odds often move as fight night approaches. The live Alex Pereira betting odds displayed on this page should always take priority over any earlier prices.

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Alex Pereira’s next opponent has not been confirmed by the UFC.

“Poatan” is targeting a heavyweight return in November 2026, with Madison Square Garden his preferred destination. Pereira has already fought three times at the famous New York arena and won on every occasion.

His UFC debut against Andreas Michailidis took place there in 2021. He returned the following year to stop Israel Adesanya and win the middleweight championship, before beating Jiří Procházka for the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 295.

A second fight with Ciryl Gane would give Pereira an opportunity to avenge his latest defeat. However, Gane is expected to face undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall in a title unification bout, potentially leaving Pereira to meet another ranked contender first.

The prospect of Pereira fighting Jon Jones has also attracted considerable attention in recent years. Neither man is currently booked for that contest, though, and it should not be treated as anything more than a possible future matchup.

Pereira has ruled out returning to light heavyweight and appears committed to continuing at 265lb. This page will be updated with his opponent, date, location and next fight odds once the UFC makes an announcement.

Alex Pereira lost to Ciryl Gane by second-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250 on 14 June 2026.

The contest was Pereira’s heavyweight debut and carried the interim UFC championship. A victory would have made him the first fighter to win UFC titles across three separate weight divisions.

Gane used his movement and range effectively during the opening round before increasing the pressure. Early in the second, a sharp jab dropped Pereira and allowed the Frenchman to follow with further strikes. Pereira regained his feet, but the attack continued until referee Herb Dean stopped the contest at 1:27.

Pereira later argued that several blows during the finishing sequence landed illegally to the back of his head. The official result remained a TKO victory for Gane, with Pereira ultimately deciding not to lodge a formal appeal.

It was Pereira’s fourth professional MMA defeat and only the second time he had been stopped by strikes.

Alex Pereira has a professional MMA record of 13 wins and four defeats. Eleven victories have come by knockout or TKO, while the remaining two were secured on the scorecards. He has never recorded a professional submission victory.

His UFC record stands at 10 wins and three losses. Pereira reached that mark despite only making his promotional debut in November 2021, building one of the quickest rises from newcomer to multiple-time champion in UFC history.

Born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, on 7 July 1987, Pereira is 39 years old. He stands 6ft 4in tall, possesses a 79-inch reach and usually fights from an orthodox stance. His size allowed him to compete at middleweight, light heavyweight and, most recently, heavyweight.

Pereira’s nickname, “Poatan”, is commonly translated as “stone hands”. It fits a fighter whose left hook has ended contests across several divisions and two different combat sports.

Before concentrating on MMA, Pereira became a two-division champion in Glory Kickboxing. He held the Glory middleweight and light-heavyweight titles, building an elite striking background before joining the UFC.

Pereira then repeated that success in MMA. He won the UFC middleweight championship from Israel Adesanya before moving up and claiming the light-heavyweight belt twice. His attempt to add the interim heavyweight title ended in defeat against Gane.

Fourteen of Pereira’s 17 professional MMA contests have finished before the final judges’ scorecards. His victories over Adesanya, Procházka, Jamahal Hill, Khalil Rountree Jr. and Magomed Ankalaev underline why knockout markets often receive attention whenever he fights.

The following table contains every professional MMA fight of Alex Pereira’s career:

Pereira has won 10 of his 13 UFC appearances. His three promotional defeats came against Adesanya, Ankalaev and Gane, with Pereira later avenging the losses to Adesanya and Ankalaev during their respective rivalries.

Alex Pereira now competes in the UFC heavyweight division.

Heavyweights can weigh no more than 265lb for a championship fight. A one-pound allowance normally applies to non-title contests, taking the maximum to 266lb.

Pereira began his UFC career at middleweight, where competitors must reach 185lb for title fights. His large frame made the weight cut increasingly difficult, and he moved to light heavyweight after losing his middleweight championship to Adesanya.

At 205lb, Pereira went on to win six of his seven appearances. He captured the light-heavyweight title twice and completed three successful defences before relinquishing the belt to pursue a third UFC championship.

Pereira weighed 251lb for his heavyweight debut against Gane. Although the result went against him, he has since made it clear that he plans to remain in the division rather than cut back down to light heavyweight.

Alex Pereira has won UFC championships at middleweight and light heavyweight.

His first title arrived against Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 in November 2022. Pereira trailed on the scorecards entering the fifth round but forced a stoppage with less than three minutes remaining to become middleweight champion.

Adesanya regained the title in their immediate rematch, knocking Pereira out during the second round at UFC 287. Pereira moved up to light heavyweight shortly afterwards.

A split-decision victory over Jan Błachowicz earned him a fight for the vacant championship against Jiří Procházka. Pereira won by second-round TKO at UFC 295, becoming a champion in two UFC divisions after only seven appearances in the promotion.

He successfully defended that belt against Jamahal Hill, Procházka and Khalil Rountree Jr. Magomed Ankalaev ended the reign with a unanimous-decision victory at UFC 313, but Pereira reclaimed the championship in their October 2025 rematch.

Rather than make another light-heavyweight defence, Pereira vacated the belt and challenged Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Victory would have made him the first three-division champion in UFC history, but Gane stopped him in the second round.

The Alex Pereira betting markets offered will depend on his opponent, his position on the fight card and whether the bout is scheduled for three or five rounds.

Fight Winner

This market involves choosing which fighter will win the contest. A draw may be displayed as a separate selection.

Pereira has won 13 of his 17 professional MMA fights and 10 of his 13 UFC appearances. That record provides useful context, but his move to heavyweight adds new factors such as size, strength and how he handles larger opponents.

Method of Victory

Method-of-victory betting combines the winner with the way the fight ends. Possible selections may include Alex Pereira by KO or TKO, Pereira by submission and Pereira by decision.

Eleven of Pereira’s 13 victories have come by knockout or technical knockout. Nevertheless, the odds for each method will depend heavily on the opponent and their previous ability to withstand strikes.

Knockout Betting

Some events may feature a standalone market on whether Pereira wins by KO or TKO.

Pereira has carried his power through several divisions, but a move to heavyweight brings him up against opponents who may be significantly heavier. A strong historical knockout record does not guarantee the same outcome in a future fight.

Round Betting

Round betting allows customers to predict when the contest will finish. This can include the exact round or combinations that pair a fighter with the finishing round.

Five of Pereira’s professional victories have ended during round one. He has also recorded finishes in rounds two, four and five, so his knockout threat has not been restricted to the opening exchanges.

Total Rounds

The total-rounds market asks whether a bout lasts longer or shorter than a displayed line.

The available number will depend on the scheduled distance. A three-round heavyweight fight may feature a 1.5-round or 2.5-round line, while a five-round main event can provide additional options.

Fight to Go the Distance

This market asks whether the fight reaches the final judges’ scorecards.

Only three of Pereira’s 17 MMA contests have lasted the scheduled distance. He defeated Bruno Silva and Jan Błachowicz by decision, while his first meeting with Ankalaev completed five rounds.

Same Game Multi

Where available, a Same Game Multi lets customers combine compatible selections from the same contest. A combination could include Pereira to win, a particular method and a total-round selection.

Each added leg creates another condition that must be correct. The available combinations will appear within the relevant fight market.

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In-play Alex Pereira odds may become available after the opening bell. Prices can move quickly following knockdowns, heavy strikes, takedowns or visible signs of fatigue. Markets may also be temporarily suspended during important moments.

Alex Pereira’s unsuccessful attempt to win a third UFC championship has not ended his heavyweight ambitions. After holding titles at middleweight and light heavyweight, the Brazilian now wants to rebuild at 265lb and return to action before the end of 2026.

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