UFC stars Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez have officially confirmed their relationship as they welcomed the New Year 2026 together. The two professional fighters made their romance public by sharing photos on social media shortly after midnight on January 1. Their posts quickly caught the attention of fans, making the couple one of the first sports headlines of the new year.
Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez Confirm Relationship
Alex Pereira, who is 38 years old, shared a happy photo on his Instagram Story showing him standing behind Tracy Cortez, 32, with his hands around her waist. Both were wearing matching sweaters and smiling brightly while celebrating outdoors. Pereira captioned the photo “New year” in Portuguese, while Cortez held sparklers in both hands, adding to the festive mood. Soon after, Cortez posted a photo from the same moment where the couple was seen sharing a kiss, clearly confirming their relationship.
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Before going public with Pereira, Tracy Cortez had shared that she was spending her holidays in Brazil. She posted on Instagram that the trip was focused on training, personal growth, and improving her fighting skills. Cortez, who has Mexican roots, also mentioned that she celebrated her first-ever Brazilian Christmas this year, making the holiday season extra special for her.
Alex Pereira, also known by his nickname “Poatan,” has been busy with his UFC career as well. His last fight took place in October at UFC 320, where he regained the UFC light heavyweight title. Pereira knocked out Magomed Ankalaev in just 80 seconds, avenging a loss he suffered earlier in the year. After that victory, he spoke about wanting to fight UFC legend Jon Jones, but those plans were later dropped.
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Recently, Pereira shared an Instagram photo with UFC president Dana White, confirming that the highly talked-about White House fight event would not happen. Despite changes in his fight plans, Pereira seems to be starting 2026 on a positive note, both personally and professionally. Fans of both fighters have welcomed the news, sending supportive messages as Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez begin this new chapter together.
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