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Pereira & Cortez Split Weeks After Going Public
9 Jan
Summary
- Alex Pereira confirmed his mutual split with Tracy Cortez.
- The couple celebrated New Year's Eve together in 2026.
- Pereira eyes a fight with Jon Jones, who also wants the bout.
Alex Pereira recently confirmed that his relationship with Tracy Cortez has concluded, only weeks after they publicly announced they were together. The pair had shared photos from their New Year's Eve 2026 celebration, sparking fan surprise at their unexpected pairing.
Pereira addressed the situation via Instagram, emphasizing that the separation was mutual. He expressed gratitude for the support and wished Cortez the best in her future endeavors. Pereira reclaimed the light heavyweight title last year and is reportedly eyeing a move to heavyweight to face Jon Jones.
Jon Jones, who briefly retired and vacated the heavyweight title in 2025, has expressed a desire to return and fight Alex Pereira. Despite UFC CEO Dana White's preference for a fight with Tom Aspinall, Jones remains focused on Pereira. However, Jones indicated in a recent interview that he doubts the promotion is keen on making this highly anticipated fight happen.
