Short answer? No, Alex Pereira isn’t married. He’s currently believed to be single following his split from UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez. He was married once, though, and he’s a dad, so let’s sort out what’s confirmed and what’s just internet noise.
| L | Ciryl Gane TitleKO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R2 1:27 | UFC Freedom 250Jun 14, 2026 |
| W | Magomed Ankalaev TitleKO/TKO · Elbows to Head From Half Guard · R1 1:20 | UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2Oct 4, 2025 |
| L | Magomed Ankalaev TitleDecision - Unanimous · R5 5:00 | UFC 313: Pereira vs. AnkalaevMar 8, 2025 |
| W | Khalil Rountree Jr. TitleKO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R4 4:32 | UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.Oct 5, 2024 |
| W | Jiri Prochazka TitleKO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R2 0:13 | UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2Jun 29, 2024 |
So, is Poatan married right now?
No. He hasn’t publicly announced a marriage in recent years. And you won’t find a current wife in any major outlet’s reporting.
But “no wife today” isn’t the same as “never married.” He has been married in the past and has two sons from that marriage. He’s never given a timeline for when he married or divorced.
That’s why you’ll see sites that say “happily married” and others that say “single.” Some of those pages are years old. The newer reporting is the better guide here.
Quick facts at a glance
| Question | What’s publicly known |
|---|---|
| Currently married? | No |
| Past marriage? | Married once and now divorced, per reputable sources |
| Children | Two sons from a previous relationship |
| Most recent confirmed relationship | Tracy Cortez, ended January 2026 |
| Current girlfriend | None publicly confirmed |
| Fighting out of | Danbury, Connecticut, with Teixeira MMA & Fitness |
What about the ex-wife? Why can’t anyone name her?
Honestly, because he hasn’t. Her identity has never been revealed, and he has stayed tight-lipped about that chapter of his life.
You’ll find some blogs throwing out names. Those aren’t backed by solid evidence. So we’re not going to repeat them. If he ever wants to share it, he will.
It’s a fair way to handle it, isn’t it? He’s an open book in the cage and a closed one at home.
The family part: his sons and his sister
Here’s where he does open up a little. He often shares moments with his children on social media and has spoken proudly about fatherhood. We’re keeping the boys’ names out of this piece, since they’re kids and he hasn’t made them the focus.
He also has family in the sport. His sister, Aline Pereira, is a fighter too. And he was born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, in 1987, long before the Connecticut training camps.
If you like reading about fighters and their families, our look at Jon Jones and his family and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s family life make good comparisons. Both go the other way, with much more public family detail.
Wait, wasn’t he dating Tracy Cortez?
He was. And it was quick. He confirmed the relationship with fellow UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez around New Year’s. Cortez shared a photo of the two kissing on her own Instagram story.
Then it ended. Just a week or so after going public, they split. Pereira said on Instagram that they “decided it would be better for the both of us to go our separate ways.”
The tone was friendly. There didn’t seem to be any negative feelings between them. So if you were hoping for drama, there isn’t any on the record.
And the engagement fans still ask about?
Before Cortez, there was a high-profile engagement. Outlets have covered his engagement to Merle Christine, which ended in controversy. It was messy and public, and there’s no reason to rehash a former partner’s side of it here.
What matters for the title question is simple. That engagement ended, and it didn’t lead to a marriage.
What fans usually get wrong
- “He’s married.” That’s old, low-quality information. He isn’t.
- “He’s never been married.” Also wrong. He has a past marriage and two sons.
- “He has a new girlfriend.” You’ll see social media chatter about other names after the Cortez split. We haven’t found any confirmation from him or from a major outlet, so we’re treating it as unconfirmed.
Do you see how fast a short clip becomes a “relationship”? That’s worth remembering the next time a post goes viral.
So what’s he focused on?
Fighting, mostly. He faces Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It follows his June loss to Ciryl Gane, and a win could put him back in title contention. We keep the full details in our Alex Pereira next fight post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alex Pereira married?
No. He was married in the past, but he isn’t married now, and he hasn’t announced a new marriage.
Does Alex Pereira have a girlfriend?
No current girlfriend has been publicly confirmed. His last confirmed relationship was with Tracy Cortez, and it ended in January 2026.
Does Alex Pereira have kids?
Yes, two sons. They’re from his previous relationship, and he shares moments with them on social media. We’re not naming them here.
Who is Alex Pereira’s ex-wife?
Her name hasn’t been publicly confirmed. Major outlets just call her his ex-wife and the mother of his sons, and he’s kept her out of the spotlight.
Wrapping it up, friend to friend
Pereira keeps the personal stuff close, and honestly that makes the few things he does share more interesting. We’ll update this page if he confirms anything new. Until then, enjoy the fights and keep an eye on December 12.
Sources
- IBTimes UK: Is Alex Pereira Married?
- The Issue Ten: Alex Pereira Wife
- EssentiallySports: Relationship Timeline
- The SportsRush: Alex Pereira Wife FAQs
- Bleacher Report: Pereira and Tracy Cortez breakup
- Bloody Elbow: Cortez breakup
- Bloody Elbow: Relationship reveal
- Yahoo Sports: Pereira vs. Pavlovich at UFC 335
- Wikipedia: Alex Pereira
- Wikipedia: Aline Pereira
Last updated: October 2026
