- Alex Pereira filmed playfully sparring with Dutch model and influencer Vera Dijkman.
- The reel, shared by Dijkman, shows punches, kicks and clinch work — and has gone viral.
- Pereira’s outing comes days after his very brief relationship with UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez ended.
- The light heavyweight champion is reportedly weighing a move to heavyweight and remains active on social media.
Video shows playful sparring with Vera Dijkman
Alex Pereira was captured training with Dutch model and influencer Vera Dijkman in a short video posted to her Instagram account. The clip shows Pereira throwing punches, kicks and engaging in clinch work while the pair trade friendly exchanges. Dijkman shared the reel with her followers and added the caption “CHAMA,” later posting the same footage to TikTok where she joked she “almost had him in the end.”
Social media buzz and fan reaction
The clip quickly circulated across platforms, picking up traction on Reddit and MMA timelines where fans speculated about Pereira’s personal life. Comments ranged from admiration for his training habits to curiosity about whether the sparring session signals a new romantic interest.
Context: brief romance with Tracy Cortez
The sparring footage follows a short-lived relationship between Pereira and UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez. Cortez revealed she was dating Pereira at the start of January, but the pair confirmed the relationship ended just nine days later. Cortez has not made a public statement about the split since.
Fighting future: title defense and heavyweight talk
Outside of his personal life, Pereira remains focused on his fighting career. The Brazilian reclaimed the light heavyweight title at UFC 320 last October and has not competed since. Reports have suggested he’s considering a move to the heavyweight division, with big-name matchups such as Jon Jones discussed publicly in MMA circles.
For now, the sparring clip is a reminder that Pereira is staying active and keeping his skills sharp while fans wait for an official fight date. Whether the video marks the start of a new public relationship or simply a fun training moment, it has reignited interest in the champion’s off-cage life as much as his next opponent choice.
Follow the original post on Instagram for the full clip and watch social channels for updates on Pereira’s fight plans and any developments in his personal life.
Image Referance: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/01/23/alex-pereira-spars-with-dutch-model-after-short-lived-romance-with-ufc-star-tracy-cortez/