Alice Pereira Becomes UFC’s Youngest Woman, Loses Split Decision in Noche UFC Debut
The 19-year-old Brazilian arrived after a rapid regional ascent capped by a rare signing announcement from Dana White.
Overview
- Montserrat Rendon edged Pereira by split decision in San Antonio, handing the Brazilian prospect her first professional defeat.
- Pereira set an age record at 19 years, 8 months and 24 days, becoming the youngest female competitor in UFC history.
- The fight saw Pereira start effectively at range before Rendon’s forward pressure, dirty boxing and late back control shifted momentum.
- Pereira entered the UFC at 6-0 with five finishes, including a Cage Masters FC bantamweight title win over veteran Samara Santos.
- Her signing followed a public push for UFC attention and a Christmas Eve 2024 announcement from Dana White after a FaceTime from matchmaker Mick Maynard.