Alex Pereira (kickboxer)

Alexsandro Pereira (born 7 July 1987), commonly known as Alex Pereira or sometimes Alex Sandro, is a Brazilian kickboxer and mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. Pereira has competed in promotions such as GLORY, Kunlun Fight, SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship and It's Showtime. He is the current GLORY Middleweight (85 kg) and Light Heavyweight (95 kg) champion.

Alexio Pereira
BornAlexsandro Pereira
(1987-07-07) 7 July 1987,
São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo Brazil
Other namesPo Atan
NationalityBrazilian
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 1⁄2 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 15.0 st)
DivisionMiddleweight / Cruiserweight
Reach80.0 in (203 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Boxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBethel, Connecticut, United States
TeamTeixeira MMA & Fitness[1]
TrainerVinicius Reviravolta
Years active2010–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses0
Kickboxing record
Total48
Wins42
By knockout30
Losses6
By knockout2
Mixed martial arts record
Total4
Wins3
By knockout3
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: 23 November 2020

As of 31 December 2020, he is ranked the #1 middleweight, the #4 light-heavyweight and the #7 pound for pound fighter in the world by Combat Press.[2] He first entered the middleweight rankings in October 2019,[3] and the pound for pound rankings in October 2018.[4] He's been ranked in the middleweight top ten by Combat Press ever since the rankings were first introduced in September 2014.[5]

Kickboxing career

Early Glory career

He won the Glory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament in Zagreb, Croatia on 8 March 2014, beating Dustin Jacoby by first-round knockout in the semi-finals and Sahak Parparyan by majority decision in the final.[6][7]

It was announced during the Glory 15: Istanbul broadcast that Pereira would be one of eight fighters competing in the Glory 17: Los Angeles - Last Man Standing middleweight tournament in Inglewood, California, United States on 21 June 2014.[8][9] He lost to eventual champion Artem Levin by unanimous decision in the quarter-finals to exit the tournament.[10][11][12]

He was scheduled to fight a rematch with César Almeida during WGP Kickboxing 25 for the vacant belt WGP Middleweight title. He defeated Almeida by decision.[13] He defended his WGP KB title with a second round KO of Maycon Silva at WGP KB 40.[14]

In his next five fights, Pereira went on a 4-1 run, losing only to the pound for pound great Artur Kyshenko.[15] During this run Pereira achieved his most famous victories, defeating the future UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya twice: once by unanimous decision, and once by a counter left hook KO.[16][17][18]

Pereira won the Glory Middleweight title with a unanimous decision win against Simon Marcus at Glory 46: China.[19]

Glory Middleweight title reign

Pereira met Yousri Belgaroui at the Glory 40 and Glory 49 Superfight Series,[20][21] and then in 2018 in New York Madison Square Garden at the Glory 55 for the Middleweight Title Match, where Belgaroui had received the overhand right knockout at 2:29 of Round 1.[22][23] For Pereira, it was the 28th career victory and the sixth inside the Glory ring.[20]

In November 2018, Pereira said he would pursue MMA career after his contract with Glory will expire in April 2019.[24] Eventually, Pereira re-signed with Glory with possibility to fight in the mixed martial arts also.[25]

After four straight successful Glory middleweight title defenses (against Yousri Belgaroui, Simon Marcus and Jason Wilnis),[26][27][28] Pereira moved up to fight Donegi Abena for the interim Glory Light Heavyweight Championship at Glory 68. Pereira won the fight via knockout in the third round, becoming the first double champion in Glory history.[29]

After winning the Light Heavyweight Championship, Pereira opted to defend his middleweight title against Ertugrul Bayrak at Glory Collision 2 on December 21, 2019. After largely dominating the first round, he won the bout via knockout at the end of the round.[30]

Glory two weight title reign

Pereira is scheduled to challenge Artem Vakhitov for the Glory Light Heavyweight title at Glory 77.[31] Pereira won the fight by split decision, becoming the first fighter in GLORY history to simultaneously hold two belts at the same time.[32]

Mixed martial arts career

Pereira made his professional mixed martial arts debut against Quemuel Ottoni at Jungle Fight 82 on October 24, 2015. He lost the fight via third-round submission.

Subsequently racking up two straight victories, Pereira announced he had signed a contract to face Diego Henrique da Silva in the Brazilian edition of Dana White's Contender Series on August 10, 2018.[33] However, the bout never materialized as Glory did not permit Pereira to compete.[34]

On October 22, 2020, news surfaced that Pereira had signed a contract with Legacy Fighting Alliance and he then made his promotional debut against Thomas Powell on November 20, 2020.[35] He won the fight with a counter left hook knockout.[36]

Personal life

He is part of the Indigenous peoples in Brazil. Alex Pereira is the brother of Aline Pereira, who is also a professional kickboxer at Glory Kickboxing.[37]

Championships and awards

Kickboxing
  • 2021 Glory Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 2019 interim Glory Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 2017 Glory Middleweight Champion
  • 2015 WGP Kickboxing Middleweight Champion
  • 2014 Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament Winner
  • 2013 WAKO Pro Panamerican -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules
  • 2013 WAKO World Championships in Guaruja, Brasil -91 kg (K-1 Rules)
  • 2012 WGP -85 kg/187 lb Championship
  • 2012 Brazilian -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules
  • CombatPress.com

Kickboxing record
Professional kickboxing record
42 wins (30 KOs), 6 losses
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2021-01-30Win Artem VakhitovGlory 77: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the Glory Light Heavyweight Championship.
2019-12-21Win Ertugrul BayrakGlory Collision 2Arnhem, NetherlandsKO (Left Hook)13:00
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2019-09-28Win Donegi AbenaGlory 68: MiamiMiami, United StatesKO (Left Hook)32:08
Wins the interim Glory Light Heavyweight Championship
2019-05-17Win Jason WilnisGlory 65: UtrechtUtrecht, NetherlandsKO (Left Flying Knee)11:31
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2018-09-14Win Simon MarcusGlory 58: ChicagoChicago, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2018-07-20Win Yousri BelgarouiGlory 55: New YorkNew York, United StatesKO (Right Hook)12:16
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2017-12-09Win Yousri BelgarouiGlory 49: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Doctor Stopage)31:54
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2017-10-14Win Simon MarcusGlory 46: ChinaGuangzhou, ChinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the Glory Middleweight Championship
2017-09-16Win Maycon SilvaWGP Kickboxing 40[39]Paraná, BrazilKO (Left Hook)22:00
Defends the belt WGP -85 kg / 187 lb.[40]
2017-04-29Loss Yousri BelgarouiGlory 40: Copenhagen, FinalCopenhagen, DenmarkDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-04-29Win Burim RamaGlory 40: Copenhagen, Semi FinalCopenhagen, DenmarkTKO (Right Hook)31:42
2017-03-04Win Israel AdesanyaGlory of Heroes 7Sao Paulo, BrazilKO (Left Hook)
2016-07-31Loss Artur KyshenkoKunlun Fight 48Jining, ChinaTKO (punches)22:55
2016-05-08Win Junior AlphaWGP Kickboxing 30BrazilKO (Right Hook)4
2016-04-02Win Israel AdesanyaGlory of HeroesChinaDecision (Unanimous)3
2015-07-25Win César AlmeidaWGP Kickboxing 25[41]São Paulo, BrazilDecision53:00
Wins the vacant belt WGP -85 kg / 187 lb.[40]
2015-04-03Loss Jason WilnisGlory 20: Dubai - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsDubai, UAEDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-12-20Win Ivan GalazWGP Kickboxing 24São Paulo, BrazilTKO (three knockdowns)2
2014-09-27Win Robert ThomasWGP Kickboxing 22 [42]BrazilDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-06-21Loss Artem LevinGlory 17: Los Angeles - Middleweight Last Man Standing Tournament, Quarter FinalsInglewood, California, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-04-26Win Alexandr DmitrienkoWGP SUPER 4 [43]São Paulo, BrazilDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-03-08Win Sahak ParparyanGlory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament, FinalZagreb, CroatiaDecision (Majority)33:00
Wins the Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament.
2014-03-08Win Dustin JacobyGlory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsZagreb, CroatiaKO (left hook)12:02
2013-12-21Loss César AlmeidaWGP Kickboxing 17, FinalSão Paulo, BrazilDecision3
2013-12-21Win Camilo FerrazWGP Kickboxing 17, Semi FinalSão Paulo, BrazilKO1
2013-08-24Win Matías AdaroWGP Kickboxing 15São Paulo, BrazilKO2
Wins the WAKO Pro Panamerican -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules.
2013-03-23Win César AlmeidaSUPERKOMBAT New Heroes 2São Caetano, BrazilDecision (Unanimous)3
2012-11-10Loss Jason WilnisIt's Showtime 60São Paulo, BrazilTKO (retirement)2
Fight was for vacant It's Showtime 85MAX Championship.
2012-09-16Win Felipe MichelettiWGP Kickboxing 9São Paulo, BrazilDecision (Unanimous)3
2012-07-07Win Clei SilvaWGP Kickboxing, FinalSão Paulo, BrazilDecision3
Wins the WGP -85 kg/187 lb Championship.[44]<ref>"WGP KICKBOXING, Sao Paolo, Brazil".<ref>
2012-07-07Win Fabio AlbertoWGP Kickboxing, Semi finalsSão Paulo, BrazilKO1
2012-03-31Win Clei SilvaJungle Fight 37São Paulo, BrazilDecision (Unanimous)3
Wins the Brazilian -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules.
Amateur kickboxing record
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2013-10Loss Sergej MaslobojevW.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Final -91 kgGuaruja, Brasil
Wins W.A.K.O. World Championship '13 K-1 Silver Medal -91 kg.
2013-10Win Mattia FaraoniW.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Semi Finals -91 kgGuaruja, Brasil
2013-10Win Selby DevereuxW.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Quarter Finals -91 kgGuaruja, Brasil

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
4 matches 3 wins 1 loss
By knockout 3 0
By submission 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–1 Thomas Powell KO (punch) LFA 95 20 November 2020 1 4:04 Park City, Kansas, United States
Win 2–1 Marcus Vinicius Fialho da Silveira TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 87 21 May 2016 2 4:55 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 1–1 Marcelo Cruz KO (punch) Jungle Fight 85 23 January 2016 1 4:07 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 0–1 Quemuel Ottoni Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 82 24 October 2015 3 2:52 São Paulo, Brazil

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
1 fight 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 Marcelo de Souza Cruz TKO 3 (4) Jun 17, 2017 Hotel Golden Park, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil

See also

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