Alice Pereira Aims to Make History at Noche UFC
Alice Pereira, a rising star from Brazil, is set to make her UFC debut at Noche UFC in San Antonio, Texas. The event takes place this Saturday and Pereira hopes to become the youngest woman to ever compete in the UFC. This highly anticipated debut comes after UFC CEO Dana White personally announced her signing on Christmas Eve, 2024, just four days after her 19th birthday.
The "Golden Girl's" Journey to the UFC
Pereira, nicknamed the "Golden Girl," expressed her excitement and disbelief regarding her signing. She remembers watching UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard FaceTime her with the offer, a moment she still finds surreal. She credits a well-defined plan and strategy, including consistent social media engagement and tagging Maynard after each win, for achieving her long-term goal of competing in the UFC.
"That was very surreal... Still to this day, when I look back at it, we’re still in shock with everything that happened, but with that feeling of joy that we were able to do what we had planned." - Alice Pereira
Driven by Ambition and Hard Work
Pereira's journey began at a young age in Brazil, training tirelessly without her mother's initial support. Despite her mother's desire for a more conventional career, Pereira persevered, driven by her ambition to compete in the UFC. Now boasting a professional record of 6-0, with four knockouts and one submission, Pereira feels remarkably calm and confident heading into her debut.
Facing Montserrat Rendon at Noche UFC
Pereira's opponent for Noche UFC is Montserrat Rendon, a 36-year-old fighter with a 1-1 record in the UFC. Rendon secured a victory against Tamires Vidal but suffered a loss to Darya Zheleznyakova in March 2024. Pereira believes Rendon's style, characterized by forward pressure and grappling attempts, will play into her strengths.
Pereira's Game Plan and Confidence
Pereira anticipates that Rendon will attempt to grapple, but she is confident in her striking abilities and her ability to control the fight on her feet. She expresses readiness to handle any situation, including clinches, and believes this matchup will showcase her talent to the world. She is confident in her performance and the outcome of the fight.
"Rendon walks forward and when you push her she tries to grapple, and we know [she will try that]... It’s not a good match-up for her, you know?" - Alice Pereira
Alice Pereira Fight Details
| Fighter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alice Pereira | 6-0 Record, UFC Debut at Noche UFC |
| Montserrat Rendon | 1-1 in UFC, Grappling Style |
| Event | Noche UFC in San Antonio, Texas |
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