Last fight
Win
Rendon vs Pereira
Sep. 13, 2025
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
4
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 37
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 117
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 3
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
State of Bahia, Brazil
Trains at
Life MMA / Portugal Top Team
Fighting style
Striker
Age
19
Height
68.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Sep. 13, 2025
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
43.50
- Pro since 2023
- Four wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- Four first round finishes
- Youngest fighter on current UFC roster
Noche UFC (9/13/25) Pereira lost a three round split decision to Montserrat Rendon
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2022. I always wanted to practice martial arts but never had the opportunity. Once I finally got access to a gym, I started and never stopped.
What professional titles have you held? Cage Masters Champion.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?
- Sanda State Champion (Bahia)
- Copa Brasil Northeast Jiu-Jitsu Champion (weight class and absolute)
Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu.
Any belts/ranks in striking disciplines? Purple Belt in Kickboxing.
Sanda: 4th Level – black star with gold outline.
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My last fight, because it was outside of my weight class.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Charles Oliveira. I admire him a lot because even in adversity he stays strong-minded, knows his potential, and where he can go.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at a gym cleaning the equipment.
Origin of nickname: Given by my coach.
Personal Life / Background: I live with my mother and my brother. I also have a great relationship with my father and both sides of my family. Even though they get scared, they support me.
Who are 3 people you’d love to meet or work with?
- Charles Oliveira
- Henrique & Juliano (Brazilian music duo)
What are your hobbies, activities, or other interests when not training for a fight? Honestly, nowadays everything in my life is about MMA. Everything I do is connected to the sport in some way.
