The only thing about Alex Pereira that rivals his achievements inside the Octagon is his tumultuous love life. From high-profile relationships to cryptic social media clues, the former UFC light heavyweight champion’s romantic affairs have kept fans guessing. Who is he dating now? Has he moved on from past heartbreak? 

Now, in October 2025, his personal life is again under the spotlight. During a recent livestream with Nina Marie-Daniele, Pereira admitted he’s open to dating but said his UFC schedule makes it tough. So, while a very busy ‘Poatan’ navigates the dating scene, let’s walk through the history of his relationships.

Alex Pereira’s ex-wife and the mother of his kids

Alex Pereira often shares glimpses of his life with his two sons on social media, showing a side of him that’s far from the stone-cold killer he is inside the Octagon. Outside the cage, ‘Poatan’ is a loving father of two young boys, named Alessandro Vidal Silva and Lohan Vidal Silva. Not much else is known about his sons, who are frequently seen cheering him on from the sidelines.

Yet, despite all the public glimpses of his family, one mystery remains. Who is the mother of his children? Her identity has never been revealed, and Pereira has remained tight-lipped about that chapter of his life. The Brazilian likes to keep his personal life private, and we do not even know her name.

Alex Pereira’s ex-fiancee Merle Christine

Alex Pereira’s past relationship with Merle Christine ended in a storm of controversy. The UFC champ revealed in an interview that he discovered something shocking. It is alleged that Merle was married during their time together.

During an interview, Pereira explained, “Well, it’s a little hard to talk about this, because, for me, I already deleted this person from my life. I would also like to ask my fans to also delete her from your life. It was a person I believed (in). I put her in my house together with my family. After all, I found out that she was married.”

His response? A clean break. The 205 lbs juggernaut not only removed any trace of their relationship from social media but also urged his fans to do the same. The fallout didn’t stop there. Pereira later accused Merle of assault, claiming he had video evidence of an incident. The drama escalated, turning what was once a picture-perfect romance into a public spectacle.

Were Alex Pereira and Polyana Viana in a relationship?

Adding another chapter to the Brazilian’s personal life, it was rumored that the former 205 lbs champ was dating fellow UFC 115-er Polyana Viana at the end of 2023. Though there hasn’t been any confirmation from either side, there are plenty of indications that Pereira and the UFC strawweight may have been dating last year. 

The most eye-catching one was a clip of the two Brazilians grappling in ‘Poatan’s kitchen. This was only one of the videos shared by the duo where they could be seen giggling and being all giddy while training together and having fun.

Viana even shared a video of her and Pereira playing board games, which would indicate that the duo’s relationship went beyond just being sparring partners. And Pereira was quite fond of her. 

“Polyana is a very simple person. She is conquering her own space. I see a lot of potential in her. Whoever is in the UFC, their dream is to become a champion. And she said that’s my dream. I said me and my team could help her achieve her goal. She is very charismatic. I am not as charismatic… think the fact that her simplicity plays a big part in it,” Pereira said of Viana last year.

However, soon after these aforementioned clips surfaced, Pereira and Viana both unfollowed each other on social media, indicating an end to their relationship, regardless of whether it was romantic or purely platonic.

Is Alex Pereira dating someone now?

Recently, Pereira posted an Instagram story that sent the internet into a frenzy. Wishing fans a “Feliz ano novo” for 2025, he shared a photo with a woman never seen by his side before. Along with the picture, he tagged an account called ‘poesiadeamor’, a page dedicated to relationships. Naturally, the speculation took off. 

Her name is Aline Antoniassi, a name now linked to ‘Poatan’ in fan discussions. She had previously posted a picture with Pereira in 2024, captioned “my brother.” This seemed to put an end to any rumors of them dating.

And as mentioned earlier, Pereira recently said on Nina Marie-Daniele’s livestream that he’s open to finding a girlfriend but admitted his UFC commitments make it difficult. In his words, the timing just hasn’t been right.

So, is ‘Poatan’ off the market in 2025? The truth is, Alex Pereira’s relationship status remains uncertain. Whether he’s single or taken, the mystery surrounding him only adds to his larger-than-life persona!