Alex Pereira, a Brazilian athlete, currently holds the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and has previously held the UFC Middleweight Championship. He is the ninth UFC fighter to secure titles in two weight divisions and the first to accomplish this in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
In kickboxing, Pereira was the simultaneous holder of the Glory middleweight and light heavyweight titles, a unique achievement in Glory’s history. Now, let’s delve into his net worth and other pertinent details.
Alex Pereira Net Worth 2024: How Much Is He Worth?
Alex Pereira, a resident of Bethel, Connecticut, in the United States, according to Sportskeeda has accumulated a net worth of $2 million primarily from his career as a professional MMA fighter, supplemented by endorsements and sponsorships. At 36 years old, his marital status is undisclosed.
Pereira’s main source of income comes from his involvement in MMA, alongside earnings from endorsements like AthletiCBD and OWNIC. Notably, he received a salary of $210,000 for his fight against Jan Błachowicz at UFC 291. With a UFC record of 9 wins and 2 losses, Pereira is also a former world kickboxing champion, boasting 33 wins, 7 losses, and 21 knockouts.
How Much does Alex Pereira earn per fight?
Pereira has also earned substantial income from his fights, particularly noteworthy is his bout against Israel Adesanya at UFC 281, where he received a payout of $682,000. His highest earnings came from his fight against Adesanya at UFC 287, where he took home $1.24 million, comprising a $500,000 base salary, $700,000 from PPV shares, and $42,000 from sponsorship deals. Transitioning to the light heavyweight division in his next fight against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291, Pereira’s base salary decreased to $210,000.
Pereira, a two-division champion, has earned significant wealth, reaching millionaire status with a net worth of $2 million. Currently, he is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight title against former champion Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas. Make sure to catch the live event to witness the action firsthand.
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