After Dumping Bad Bunny, is Kendall Jenner Dating UFC Champion Alex Pereira Now?
Social media has been abuzz with rumors of a new celebrity couple – UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and American supermodel Kendall Jenner. On the surface, the Brazilian MMA fighter and member of the Kardashian clan seem an unlikely match. However, a closer examination of their dating histories provides some context for how the two may have connected. Jenner has been linked romantically to several high-profile men over the years. She dated pop star Harry Styles back in 2013, shortly after he ended things with Taylor Swift. Jenner has also been tied to rappers Nick Jonas and A$AP Rocky in the past.
Has Kendall Jenner Moved On From Her Breakup With Bad Bunny?
When it comes to athletes, Jenner’s list of alleged former suitors includes basketball players Jordan Clarkson, Blake Griffin, and Ben Simmons. Her longest public relationship was with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, whom she dated for over two years before calling it quits in 2022.
UFC Fighter Alex Pereira and Kendall Jenner are reportedly dating
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Most recently, Kendall Jenner was spotted with Puerto Rican rap superstar Bad Bunny in early 2023.
A source told PEOPLE in last year that Jenner “likes him and is having fun.” They added, “Bad Bunny is different from guys that she dated in the past. He is very charming.”
However, their rumored fling reportedly fizzled out by December 2023. Jenner rang single once again in 2024.
What Led to Alex Pereira’s Messy Split From His Ex-Fiancée?
Meanwhile, Alex Pereira has been undergoing a public breakup with his former fiancée, known only as Merle. The pair, who share two children, got engaged after Pereira’s divorce from his ex-wife. However, the relationship collapsed in an explosive fashion last year.
As per Sports Manor, Pereira claimed on a podcast that Merle was already married when they first got together. Merle staunchly denied this. Pereira then posted screenshots of text conversations on social media, alleging Merle attacked him during their split.
“She attacked me thinking I was going to fight back. But I’m not crazy about doing that!” Pereira wrote in Portuguese.
He also accused her of trying to manipulate his name after not getting what she wanted. Both Pereira and Merle have since wiped all traces of each other from their online presence.
How Would A Jenner-Pereira Relationship Work?
On the surface, Kendall Jenner and Alex Pereira seem an odd match. Pereira does not speak English, while Jenner does not speak Portuguese. However, Jenner reportedly gained fluency in Spanish during her relationship with Bad Bunny. Perhaps she and Pereira could find common ground linguistically.
Some fans have also noted that Jenner tends to date high-profile artists and athletes. As the current UFC light heavyweight champion, Pereira would fit that pattern. Others have pointed out that both are currently coming off difficult breakups and may be leaning on one another for comfort during this transitional time.
Of course, Jenner and Pereira have yet to confirm anything about their relationship status. For now, it can be said that these rumors are just mere fan theories and nothing else. There has not been any official statement about anything till now but bars are high that this entire this is just a joke made up by UFC trolls.
