Who are Alex Pereira’s kids? Everything you need to know about his sons’ beef with Israel Adesanya

Alex Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. He is currently the Light Heavyweight champion of the UFC. Pereira has made a name for himself in the world of mixed martial arts. He has an MMA record of 10-2-0, indicating 10 wins and two losses in his professional MMA career.

Pereira was particularly renowned for his success in kickboxing. He competed in organizations like Glory Kickboxing and achieved considerable success in the sport. During his kickboxing days, Alex Pereira came across another highly competent fighter with whom he was to share a long-drawn legacy.

It was none other than Israel Adesanya. The rivalry between Pereira and Israel Adesanya began during their kickboxing careers under the GLORY banner. Their initial bout took place in 2016, sparking their competitive history.

Both fighters transitioned from kickboxing to the UFC. This rivalry gained considerable attention as they climbed the ranks in the middleweight division, ultimately leading to a high-profile bout in the UFC. Their rivalry culminated in a main event at UFC 287. This was a significant moment for both fighters and drew considerable attention from fans and the MMA community.

Alex Pereira has had a strong record against Adesanya in their matchups, with a 3-0 record against Adesanya. However, Israel Adesanya won the main event by knocking out Pereira, becoming the Champion in the middleweight division. This was when he took his revenge on Pereira’s son.

Who are Alex Pereira’s children?

Alex Pereira has two sons with his ex-wife. Their names are Alessandro Vidal Silva and Lohan Vidal Silva. As of the available information, Alessandro is currently 12-13 years old. However, Lohan’s age is not publicly known.

Considering Alex Pereira and his private nature, there is not much information about his personal life or that of his children. Pereira currently lives in Bethel, Connecticut, United States, where he trains at Glover Teixeira‘s gym.

Israel Adesanya’s beef with Alex Pereira’s son

After their fight at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya engaged in some post-fight theatrics with Alex Pereira. Israel Adesanya mocked Pereira’s 12-year-old son to get back at him. Adesanya fell to the ground and mimicked the crying child, which drew criticism from Pereira and the MMA community. Adesanya claimed that he did Pereira’s son a favor through these actions, suggesting that it was a way to teach him manners or discipline.

Previously in their fight in GLORY, Pereira’s son, Alessandro, had mocked Israel Adesanya by imitating his kickboxing knockout. This might have contributed to the tension between the two fighters. Pereira had personally intervened to stop his son from further mocking Adesanya after the fight.

After the incident, Alex Pereira posted a video of his sons being disciplined and trained by Glover Teixeira. This could be seen as a response to Adesanya’s actions.

Alex Pereira’s son wants to fight at UFC 400

Alex Pereira’s son Alessandro Vidal Silva was seen training under the guidance of Glover Teixeira. After an intense sparring session the young fighter declared that he wanted to fight at UFC 400 and become a champion. It is no surprise that he wants to follow in the footsteps of his father. However, his father would remind him that it would be a long and arduous journey.

Pereira himself has vowed to set a good example for his sons. He regularly makes it a point to take them to his training. The Brazilian doesn’t want to force his kids to fight but rather wants them to be inspired and take up the sport. Who knows? we might see one or both of his kids become a part of UFC 400.

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