SOBRIETY ON THE ROAD –
Sept. 29, 2025 – In July this year, Aline Pereira joined her brother, Alex Pereira, as a champion. Aline was crowned the Karate Combat flyweight champion in Miami after she defeated Fani Peloumpi via unanimous decision. Former two-division UFC champion ‘Potan’ was in her corner, providing the much-needed support alongside coach Plinio Cruz. And this isn’t anything new! As the 38-year-old prepares for his much-anticipated rematch against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 on October 4 after suffering a devastating loss earlier this year, he appeared in the UFC 320 Countdown alongside his sister. During the episode, the brother and sister duo pulled back the curtain on their time together, as they credited each other for helping them leave behind alcoholism. We are very close,” Aline said about the bond with her brother. “Since we were teenagers, we have always been close. From the beginning, when I didn’t want to train, he encouraged me… to train. Alex and his sister’s journey is similar in many ways, alongside the signature left hook Pereira is known for. Having competed in amateur boxing, Aline compiled a record of 21-3. The 34-year-old was even part of the WGP Kickboxing promotion, where she went 5-1 overall with 1 KO.
