New Year, New Chapter: Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez spark social media with relationship reveal

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira began 2026 with a surprise personal announcement, confirming a romantic relationship with fellow UFC fighter Tracy Cortez. The news, shared during New Year’s celebrations, provided a rare glimpse into Pereira’s private life and rapidly gained attention across the MMA world. Cortez also acknowledged the relationship on social media, uploading affectionate images that sparked online.