Overview

• UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has been in the spotlight due to his recent breakup with ex-girlfriend Merle Christine. Pereira claims he ended the relationship after discovering she was already married, an allegation Christine denies.
• Pereira alleges that Christine was violent towards him and has a video of her attacking him. Christine maintains that she was the one who ended the relationship and warns that revealing the reasons would not end well.
• Pereira has been engaging with fans and leading chants at UFC events, demonstrating his popularity despite his limited English. His catchphrase 'Chama,' Portuguese for 'flame,' has become a rallying cry for fans.
• Pereira is reportedly back in training camp for his next fight, though the opponent and date have not been officially announced. There are rumors of a potential match against Tom Aspinall at UFC 300 or a trilogy fight against Israel Adesanya.
• Despite the personal drama, Pereira remains a beloved figure in the UFC with a substantial fan following. He has won titles in two weight divisions in both GLORY (kickboxing) and the UFC, holding an MMA record of 9-2.