The UFC is heading to Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, for their annual Noche card, an event that celebrates Mexican Independence Day. Last year’s UFC 306 inside the Sphere was a showstopper, but this time it’s a fight night—and that doesn’t mean it’ll be any less exciting. Jean Silva and Diego Lopes are set to steal the spotlight, while fighters like Alice Pereira are also generating massive hype.

‘Golden Girl’ has made waves in the MMA world with her flawless talent inside the cage. Thanks to her undefeated record and spectacular finishes, Dana White signed her to the UFC in December 2024. Even before stepping into the promotion’s cage, Alice was already turning heads. Her aggressive fighting style definitely caught fans’ attention, but it was her surname,‘Pereira’, that sparked even more buzz. Many started wondering if she’s related to former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira. So, before she faces Montserrat Rendon at UFC Noche, let’s find out if the rumors are true!

Is Alice Pereira related to Alex Pereira?

The Brazilian fighter is just 19 years old and already holds a professional MMA record of 6-0; this would surely lead many to believe that such a dominant star must be a sister of Alex Pereira. However, that is actually not the truth at all. ‘Poatan’ does have a sister who does MMA; however, she isn’t Alice Pereira. Instead, it is Aline Pereira. Aline made her MMA debut on 18 November 2022 and has fought in promotions like Glory.

On the other hand, Alice Pereira’s sister made her MMA debut just in August last year. In her debut fight, she earned herself a dominant win by submitting Raquel de Andrade via a rear-naked choke. Since then, she has racked up 5 more wins, with one being an 11-second finish to win the fight. Speaking of finishes, ‘Golden Girl’ has also managed to finish 5 out of her 6 fights, with her latest win against Samara Santos going all five rounds. In fact, it was this win that got her the UFC contract.

The Dream-Signing of the ‘Golden Girl’ by Dana White

At Cage Masters 2, Alice Pereira completely dominated the fight against Samara Santos to win via decision. After getting her sixth win, she knew that she had become a fighter that is as promising as they get. So, with the promotion’s Bantamweight title around her waist, Alice Pereira decided to wear a T-shirt that calls out Dana White and Mick Maynard. Not just that, she called them out by screaming at the camera, “Micki, six fights, six wins. Look at me; I deserve it. I promise you all.”

This wasn’t something that Dana White or UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard could ignore. So, giving the ‘Golden Girl’ the surprise of a lifetime, Maynard got on a video call with the Brazilian fighter to gift her a UFC contract as a Christmas gift. This was a moment that Pereira had been dreaming of, so with tears in her eyes, she thanked the promotion for the opportunity. The moment was such that even Dana White soon shared it on his Instagram.

That said, do you think Alice Pereira’s style will help her win her UFC debut against Montserrat Rendon at Noche? Will she go on to find the same success in the promotion as Alex Pereira did? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!