Overview
- Both fighters confirmed the relationship by sharing affectionate New Year’s images on their Instagram stories.
- Brazil’s Pereira is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion and Cortez competes in the UFC flyweight division.
- Pereira has not fought since reclaiming the 205-pound title by knocking out Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in October.
- He has indicated a planned White House appearance is “a no go,” introducing uncertainty around near-term scheduling.
- The posts drew wide attention on social media, in part because Pereira typically keeps his personal life private.