New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has started 2026 on a high note, not just in the octagon but in his personal life. The Brazilian knockout artist, nicknamed "Poatan," confirmed he is dating fellow UFC fighter Tracy Cortez through a heartfelt social media post during New Year's celebrations. In the post, Pereira and Cortez shared special moments from their evening together.

Alex Pereira posted a simple yet telling Instagram story, a photo of him wrapping his arms around Tracy Cortez from behind, both wearing matching festive sweaters. He captioned it in Portuguese with "New year," signalling fresh beginnings on multiple fronts.

Cortez reciprocated by sharing her own stories, including one capturing the cou...