SUMMARY
- UFC fighter Alex Pereira is rumored to be in a relationship with American model Kendall Jenner.
- Let's find out the truth behind this rumor.
Social media’s rumor mill has another new couple in town – UFC Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and American model Kendall Jenner. Fans who know Pereira and Jenner would think of it as a mismatch. However, let’s explore the details of this rumor.
As of now, Pereira has been going through a public separation with his ex-partner. The pair have been blaming each other for their issues. Pereira has accused his ex-partner, Merle, of being married while getting together with him. Meanwhile, Merle has denied those accusations claiming she was the one who broke up. On the other hand, ‘Poatan’ has also accused her of assault.
Jenner has also reportedly broken up with her most recent partner Bad Bunny. The supermodel has dated several celebrities including NBA players. Her most recent partner was Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny.
UFC Fighter Alex Pereira and Kendall Jenner are reportedly dating
(per TMZ) pic.twitter.com/jta4VV7BDG
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) January 19, 2024
When it comes to a rumored relationship between Pereira and Jenner, fans primarily think about a language barrier. Pereira does not speak English. How would he converse with Jenner? Surprisingly, Bad Bunny also used to speak Spanish, and Jenner and Bad Bunny were together for a while. Reports suggest Jenner is fluent in Spanish. However, this does not act as a proof of their relationship.
Pereira or Jenner have not commented on this rumor. The UFC fighter and model pair are not together, at least officially.
Kendall Jenner is reportedly single in 2024 after breaking up with Bad Bunny
There are several big names on the list of people Jenner has dated. Musician Harry Styles, after breaking up with Taylor Swift got together with Jenner in 2013, according to reports. They broke up soon but remained friends. “Harry was her first real relationship, so there is a lot of history there,” a source in PEOPLE said. “But they’re just friends.”
Other musicians such as Nick Jonas and ASAP Rocky were also rumored to be dating Jenner. On the other hand, she dated multiple NBA stars as well. Jordan Clarkson, Blake Griffin, and Ben Simmons reportedly dated Jenner before she got together with Devin Booker. Jenner and Booker dated for over two years before splitting up.
In February 2023, Jenner was spotted with Bad Bunny. According to a source of PEOPLE, “She [Jenner] likes him [Bad Bunny] and is having fun. He is different from guys that she dated in the past. He is very charming.”
However, PEOPLE reports that the pair split up in December 2023. Jenner reportedly entered the New Year 2024 single.
Alex Pereira accused his partner, Merle, of assault
Pereira, who has two children with his ex-wife, got together with Merle after divorcing his wife. Pereira and Merle were reportedly engaged as well. However, they broke up last year. In a social media post last year, Merle addressed false rumors about their relationship and wished Pereira the best. Recently, however, things have gotten heated up between the pair.
Pereira opened up about his breakup on the Full Send Podcast. He revealed that Merle was married when they got together. Merle denied those rumors. ‘Poatan’ went on to post screenshots and wrote, “Well guys, Merle thinks she’ll be able to manipulate you,” over the photos in Portuguese, according to Google Translate. “I’ve been talking to her ex-husband for a few days and today I know what she’s capable of.
Alex Pereira’s ex-girlfriend Merle claps back at Poatan, and Alex is quick to respond 👀🍿#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/CjNqwoDII8
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 19, 2024
“This is a love conversation with two different people on the same day and at the same time. She attacked me thinking I was going to fight back. But I’m not crazy about doing that!
“I have video of her attacking me. Since she didn’t get what she wanted, she’s trying to use my name.”
Pereira has deleted all evidence of his relationship with Merle from his social media accounts. On the other hand, Merle has turned her Instagram account private.
Alex Pereira has been close to Polyana Viana after break up
As established previously, Alex Pereira has had a quite public dating history so far. Since his UFC debut, fans have seen him with his ex-girlfriend Merle. Many UFC fans loved the couple and adored pictures and videos of them going on helicopter rides and car rides. However, since his break up, Alex has been quite close to a fellow fighter from Brazil.
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It is none other than UFC female fighter Polyana Viana. Viana was previously linked with controversial UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington. However, she has dismissed any rumors of her being in a relationship with Covington. Recently, Viana has been spotted around Pereira and the two could be seen training together many times ahead of UFC 300. While there are no confirmations of them dating, it has given fans a lot of amusement.