Another Pereira is headed to the UFC.
In a video released on Instagram, Alice Pereira had quite the Christmas present from UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard.
NEW UFC SIGNING
Dana White reveals on his Instagram story that the UFC has signed 19 year old women’s bantamweight, Alice Pereira (6-0)
The “Golden Girl” received a FaceTime call from UFC Matchmaker Mick Maynard to receive a Christmas gift
( : @danawhite) pic.twitter.com/7dnal2LqDf
— COMBAT SPORTS TODAY (@CSTodayNews) December 24, 2024
The 19-year-old Pereira, who is not related to UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, has reeled off six straight wins to begin her pro career with four first-round finishes.
The bantamweight last competed at Cage Masters FC 2 on Dec. 14 and earned a unanimous decision victory over Samara Santos. After her latest wins, she made a plea to Maynard and the UFC to sign her and it worked.
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