Overview
- On Jan. 1, Pereira and Cortez shared coordinated Instagram Stories—his captioned “New year” in Portuguese and hers showing a kiss that some outlets said was later removed.
- Ortega wrote on Instagram Stories that he is “beyond happy” and focused on his family and career, saying it is not his style to comment on others’ personal lives.
- Moicano posted a joking video vowing extra training after the news, referencing his March 7 UFC 326 fight against Ortega at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Fans quickly tagged and prodded Ortega after the couple’s posts, amplifying the story across MMA social media and coverage.
- The relationship news follows Pereira’s UFC 320 title-winning knockout of Magomed Ankalaev and Cortez’s active flyweight campaign, with no official bout changes reported.