Alice Pereira, a 19-year-old undefeated bantamweight fighter with a 6-0 record, has been signed to the UFC as revealed in a video where she received the news as a Christmas gift from UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard.
Another Pereira is making her way to the UFC! 🎉 In a surprise twist, Alice Pereira received a Christmas gift like no other from UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard.
In a video shared on Instagram, Dana White revealed some exciting news. The UFC has signed 19-year-old bantamweight phenom Alice Pereira, who boasts an impressive 6-0 record. Known as the “Golden Girl,” she got the call from Maynard himself via FaceTime. Talk about a festive surprise!
Interestingly, Alice isn’t related to Alex Pereira, the current UFC light heavyweight champ. Still, she’s carving out her own legacy with six consecutive victories. Four of those wins? First-round finishes. 🔥
Her latest fight was at Cage Masters FC 2 on Dec. 14, where she secured a unanimous decision over Samara Santos. After the bout, Alice made a heartfelt plea to Mick Maynard and the UFC brass. Clearly, it paid off.
With this signing, the UFC’s bantamweight division just got a lot more interesting. Keep an eye on this rising star—Alice Pereira is here to make waves! 🌊