Alex Pereira is all set to defend his Light Heavyweight Title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Poatan is a crowd favorite owing to his hard hitting style and personality. With big wins under his belt and he has won title in two UFC weight divisions including the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight. He is often seen with his two kids during the matches.
Apart from that he was also seen with his ex-girlfriend Merle Christine in the UFC. He was also seen training with Polyana Viana which sparked dating rumors between the two. While Pereira is best known for his accomplishments in the UFC, his personal life has often attracted media attention. He is a father of two sons from a previous marriage, although he has kept that part of his life quite private.
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A brief Look at Alex Pereira’s Personal Life
As Alex Pereira values his privacy, there is not much information known to the media about Pereira’s first wife nor about his children with his first wife. However, fans are sure that he has two boys named first child as Alessandro Vidal Silva and another with the name Lohan Vidal Silva.
He was often seen with Merle Christine during the UFC fights and on his social media accounts. The Brazilian was also rumored to be dating Polyana Viana. However the speculations gassed out with time.
His Relationship with Merle Christine
Pereira and Merle dated each other for a brief period. The were often seen enjoying their time with his kids via their social media accounts. However, Poatan decided to part ways with his ex-girlfriend. Their relationship ended in 2023, but the social fallout continued into early 2024 when Pereira said it publicly for the second time. The details remained private, and it was clear that the breakup was not on good terms. Later, Merle Christine confirmed the breakup through an Instagram post, choosing not to give particular details. But she stated,
“I broke up with Alex, by the way. And if I started talking about the reasons here, it wouldn’t end well. Peace out,” she wrote in that post.
She gave the hint that there was more to the story than she had shared.
What Led to the Breakup?
The breakup took an even bigger turn when Pereira said on the Full Send MMA podcast that Merle Christine was still married while they were together. Feeling betrayed by her, he didn’t hold back; he even urged fans to distance themselves from Merle Christine. Christine managed to quickly shut down the accusations on her through Instagram, saying that she had already divorced her husband even before getting into a relationship with Alex Pereira.
The Social Media Fallout
He wanted to defend his title three times, securing each victory by knockout. But outside the octagon, his personal life had its share of ups and downs, with some well-known relationship struggles. However, based on his latest social media post, it seems like Poatan is stepping into 2025 with a fresh start and a positive turn in his personal life.
Has Alex Pereira Moved On?
It is clear that Alex Pereira has moved forward from his past relationship and has reportedly been in two more since then. After a training video of Poatan and Viana went viral the rumor mill speculated about the two UFC fighters dating each other. However the two haven’t been seen together since then.
Now, focuses on improving him self by training for the upcoming competitions. And he now relaxes by spending time with his family and team.
Who Is the Woman in Pereira’s Post?
In the Year 2025, it looks like Alex Pereira may have begun his dating life. Fans recently picked up an interesting detail via his Instagram stories. In one of his Instagram stories he wished his followers a happy new year with the statement using “Feliz ano novo,” and also posted himself with some unknown woman. Also, he tagged an account called ‘poesiadeamor,’ a page dedicated to love and relationships, giving plenty of speculation.
The woman seen with Pereira in his Instagram story has since been identified as Aline Antoniassi. While some speculated that this was a sign of a new romance, sources suggest she is simply an acquaintance of the UFC champion.
Conclusion
Alex Pereira, a UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, is having no confirmed relationships currently and he is single. He is currently focusing on his training, competition and having a better time with his family and team members. Although Pereira keeps his personal life private, he has two kids from his previous marriage.
Aditya Khare