205lbs champion Alex Pereira‘s younger sister, Aline Pereira, recently made a significant mark in the fight world at Karate Combat 52. Aline extended her undefeated streak to 2-0 after knocking out Amanda Torres in the second round. However, the Pereira siblings have found themselves in the spotlight over the past few days due to a controversy. MMA Fighting’s social media shared an infographic about Aline before her fight, featuring a quote from her interview in which she mentioned, “I do deliveries for Amazon, and we do what we have to do… We do deliveries for four and a half hours. But it’s great to be here.”

In her interview, Aline spoke about her journey to establish a home for herself and her son in America. However, she didn’t know that someone had published her statement without context, leading to controversy. Fans misunderstood her words, accusing ‘Poatan’ of not supporting his sister during her difficult times. Given Alex’s rise as a UFC star, with millions to his name, fans questioned why he hadn’t provided financial help. EssentiallySports reports ‘Poatan’ is expected to earn $20-25 million in 2025, further fueling speculation about his lack of support for Aline.

This situation, however, didn’t sit well with former fighter-turned-analyst Michael Bisping, who took to his YouTube channel to defend Alex Pereira. Bisping stated, “First of all, we all live our own lives, but I can guarantee this—I don’t know Pereira personally, but I’m a huge fan and admirer of his work. We don’t know him, but I can promise you he helps out his little sister.”

He then highlighted Aline Pereira’s social media, where fans could clearly see how involved ‘Poatan’ is in her life. “He’s always there—whether it’s in the training room, at the fights, in the corner, or at the venue, supporting, mentoring, and cornering her. The man has had a remarkably successful career, and he absolutely deserves it.” The MMA Fighting post, however, didn’t sit well with Alex Pereira, who felt it was misleading. In the comments section, he expressed his frustration with the media outlet.

Alex Pereira unleashes his wrath on the MMA media outlet

When Alex Pereira saw the controversial post from MMA Fighting, featuring an incomplete quote from his sister Aline, he couldn’t hold back his frustration. He took to the comment section, saying, “Bro, you almost cut off the recording after my sister said she was working. If you had no ill intentions, you would have asked if I helped in any way. But you knew if you extended the conversation, it wouldn’t give you the material you wanted! For people who are truly trying to succeed in life, that would have been important!… I will address your actions toward the interviewees, especially my sister. You don’t deserve to do this kind of work with such evil intent, creating discord and spreading it to good people.”

Alex Pereira’s story is nothing short of remarkable—an inspiring tale of redemption and triumph. From a troubled youth battling alcoholism in the favelas to becoming a dominant force in the combat sports world, his journey reflects an unwavering commitment to perseverance and growth.

What began as the story of a bold individual striving for wealth has transformed into the success of a millionaire fighter who now stands as a global icon. Although the full extent of his wealth remains private, his recent gesture of purchasing a house for his parents speaks volumes about his priorities.

Now, regarding the Aline Pereira controversy: What are your thoughts? Do you believe the media outlet in question should have handled Aline’s interview with more care, ensuring the full context was released? Share your thoughts in the comments below.