Alex Pereira (kickboxer)

Alexsandro Pereira (born 7 July 1987), commonly known as Alex Pereira or sometimes Alex Sandro, is a Brazilian kickboxer and mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. He turned to kickboxing after giving up a career as a boxer. Pereira has competed in promotions such as Glory, Kunlun Fight, SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship and It's Showtime. He is the current champion of Glory Kickboxing at Middleweight (85 kg) and the interim Light Heavyweight (95 kg).

Alex 'Po Atan' Pereira
BornAlexsandro Pereira
(1987-07-07) 7 July 1987,
São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo Brazil
Other namesPo Atan
NationalityBrazilian
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 1⁄2 in)
Weight85.0 kg (187.4 lb; 13.39 st)
DivisionMiddleweight / Cruiserweight
Reach80.0 in (203 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Boxing
Fighting out ofSão Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo Brazil
TrainerVinicius Reviravolta
Years active2009–present
Kickboxing record
Total46
Wins40
By knockout29
Losses6
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins2
By knockout2
Losses1
By submission1
last updated on: 21 June 2014

As of 1 December 2019, he is ranked the #1 middleweight in the world and the #3 light lightweight in the world by Combat Press.[1]

Career

He won the Glory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament in Zagreb, Croatia on 8 March 2014, beating Dustin Jacoby by first-round knockout in the semi-finals and Sahak Parparyan by majority decision in the final.[2][3]

It was announced during the Glory 15: Istanbul broadcast that Pereira would be one of eight fighters competing in the Glory 17: Los Angeles - Last Man Standing middleweight tournament in Inglewood, California, United States on 21 June 2014.[4][5] He lost to eventual champion Artem Levin by unanimous decision in the quarter-finals to exit the tournament.[6][7][8]

Pereira met Yousri Belgaroui at the Glory 40 and Glory 49 Superfight Series[9][10], and then in 2018 in New York Madison Square Garden at the Glory 55 for the Middleweight Title Match, where Belgaroui had received the overhand right knockout at 2:29 of Round 1.[11][12] For Pereira, it was the 28th career victory and the sixth inside the Glory ring.[9]

In November 2018, Pereira said he will pursue MMA career after his contract with Glory will expire in April 2019.[13] Eventually, Pereira re-signed with Glory with possibility to fight in the mixed martial arts also.[14]

After four straight successful Glory middleweight title defenses, Pereira moved up to fight Donegi Abena for the interim Glory Light Heavyweight Championship at Glory 68. Pereira won the fight via knockout in the third round, becoming the first double champion in Glory history.[15]

After winning the Light Heavyweight Championship, Pereira opted to defend his middleweight title against Ertugrul Bayrak at Glory Collision 2 on December 21, 2019. After largely dominating the first round, he won the bout via knockout in the end of the round.

Personal life

He is part of the Indigenous peoples in Brazil.

Championships and awards

Kickboxing
  • 2019 interim Glory Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 2017 Glory Middleweight Champion
  • 2015 WGP Kickboxing Middleweight Champion
  • 2014 Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament Winner
  • 2013 WAKO Pro Panamerican -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules
  • 2013 WAKO World Championships in Guaruja, Brasil -91 kg (K-1 Rules)
  • 2012 WGP -85 kg/187 lb Championship
  • 2012 Brazilian -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules

Kickboxing record
Professional kickboxing record
41 wins (30 KOs), 6 losses
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2019-12-21Win Ertugrul BayrakGlory Collision 2Arnhem, NetherlandsKO (Left Hook)13:00
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2019-09-28Win Donegi AbenaGlory 68: MiamiMiami, United StatesKO (Left Hook)32:08
Wins the interim Glory Light Heavyweight Championship
2019-05-17Win Jason WilnisGlory 65: UtrechtUtrecht, NetherlandsKO (Flying Knee)11:31
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2018-09-14Win Simon MarcusGlory 58: ChicagoChicago, United StatesDecision (unanimous)53:00
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2018-07-20Win Yousri BelgarouiGlory 55: New YorkNew York, United StatesKO (Right hook to the head)12:16
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2017-12-09Win Yousri BelgarouiGlory 49: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Doctor Stopage)31:54
Defends the Glory Middleweight Championship
2017-10-14Win Simon MarcusGlory 46: ChinaGuangzhou, ChinaDecision (unanimous)53:00
Wins the Glory Middleweight Championship
2017-09-16Win Maycon SilvaWGP Kickboxing 40[17]Paraná, BrazilKO (Left Hook)22:00
Defends the belt WGP -85 kg / 187 lb.[18]
2017-04-29Loss Yousri BelgarouiGlory 40: Copenhagen, FinalCopenhagen, DenmarkDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-04-29Win Burim RamaGlory 40: Copenhagen, Semi FinalCopenhagen, DenmarkTKO (3 Knockdowns)31:42
2017-03-04Win Israel AdesanyaGlory of Heroes 7Sao Paulo, BrazilKO (Left Hook)
2016-07-31Loss Artur KyshenkoKunlun Fight 48Jining, ChinaTKO (punches)22:55
2016-05-08Win Junior AlphaWGP Kickboxing 30BrazilKO4
2016-04-02Win Israel AdesanyaGlory of HeroesChinaDecision (unanimous)3
2015-07-25Win César AlmeidaWGP Kickboxing 25[19]São Paulo, BrazilDecision53:00
Wins the vacant belt WGP -85 kg / 187 lb.[18]
2015-04-03Loss Jason WilnisGlory 20: Dubai - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsDubai, UAEDecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-12-20Win Ivan GalazWGP Kickboxing 24São Paulo, BrazilTKO (three knockdowns)2
2014-09-27Win Robert ThomasWGP Kickboxing 22 [20]BrazilDecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-06-21Loss Artem LevinGlory 17: Los Angeles - Middleweight Last Man Standing Tournament, Quarter FinalsInglewood, California, USADecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-04-26Win Alexandr DmitrienkoWGP SUPER 4 [21]São Paulo, BrazilDecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-03-08Win Sahak ParparyanGlory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament, FinalZagreb, CroatiaDecision (majority)33:00
Wins the Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament.
2014-03-08Win Dustin JacobyGlory 14: Zagreb - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsZagreb, CroatiaKO (left hook)12:02
2013-12-21Loss César AlmeidaWGP Kickboxing 17, FinalSão Paulo, BrazilDecision3
2013-12-21Win Camilo FerrazWGP Kickboxing 17, Semi FinalSão Paulo, BrazilKO1
2013-08-24Win Matías AdaroWGP Kickboxing 15São Paulo, BrazilKO2
Wins the WAKO Pro Panamerican -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules.
2013-03-23Win César AlmeidaSUPERKOMBAT New Heroes 2São Caetano, BrazilDecision (unanimous)3
2012-11-10Loss Jason WilnisIt's Showtime 60São Paulo, BrazilTKO (retirement)2
Fight was for vacant It's Showtime 85MAX Championship.
2012-09-16Win Felipe MichelettiWGP Kickboxing 9São Paulo, BrazilDecision (unanimous)3
2012-07-07Win Clei SilvaWGP Kickboxing, FinalSão Paulo, BrazilDecision3
Wins the WGP -85 kg/187 lb Championship.[22]<ref>"WGP KICKBOXING, Sao Paolo, Brazil".<ref>
2012-07-07Win Fabio AlbertoWGP Kickboxing, Semi finalsSão Paulo, BrazilKO1
2012-03-31Win Clei SilvaJungle Fight 37São Paulo, BrazilDecision (unanimous)3
Wins the Brazilian -85 kg/187 lb Championship K-1 Rules.
Amateur kickboxing record
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2013-10Loss Sergej MaslobojevW.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Final -91 kgGuaruja, Brasil
Wins W.A.K.O. World Championship '13 K-1 Silver Medal -91 kg.
2013-10Win Mattia FaraoniW.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Semi Finals -91 kgGuaruja, Brasil
2013-10Win Selby DevereuxW.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Quarter Finals -91 kgGuaruja, Brasil

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
3 matches 2 wins 1 loss
By knockout 2 0
By submission 0 1
By decision 0 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–1 Marcus Vinicius Fialho da Silveira TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 87 21 May 2016 2 4:55 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 1–1 Marcelo Cruz KO (punch) Jungle Fight 85 23 January 2016 1 4:07 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 0–1 Quemuel Ottoni Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 82 24 October 2015 3 2:52 São Paulo, Brazil

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