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Alex Pereira Says He and Tracy Cortez Have Split After Week-Long New Year Romance

The announcement closes a week-long New Year’s romance that drew viral attention, prompting questions about authenticity.

Overview

  • In an Instagram statement, the UFC light-heavyweight champion said they “decided it would be better for the both of us to go our separate ways” and wished Cortez well.
  • The pair publicly debuted their relationship over New Year’s with coordinated posts, including a viral clip of Cortez asking about marriage as Pereira replied “Chama.”
  • After confirming the breakup, Pereira posted reflective content, including a night run in heavy rain and a contemplative skyline photo.
  • As of the latest reports, Cortez has not issued any public comment on the split.
  • Social media lit up with reactions, including jokes from fans and UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis, while some outlets and observers suggested the brief romance might have been a staged PR play.