Former UFC champion Alex Pereira stands apart with a surprisingly modest automotive dream. The feared knockout artist isn’t hunting for a Lamborghini or a Rolls-Royce – instead, he’s searching for his very first car: a humble Fiat Uno from his days in Brazil.
“The car of my dreams? To get my first car that I bought, which I’m trying to locate, but it’s difficult. It’s a Fiat Uno,” Pereira revealed in a recent interview with Helwani. “My dream now, to be honest, is to be able to locate it in Brazil, and we are in the process.”
For those unfamiliar, the Fiat Uno is a small, economical hatchback that has been popular in Brazil for decades – a far cry from what one might expect a UFC champion to covet.
This isn’t just about finding any Fiat Uno, but the exact vehicle that played a significant role in Pereira’s journey. “It’s the first small car that Alex has,” explained his representative who was present during the interview. “We’re in the process of tracking the car and buying it. That’s his dream car.”
When asked if he wanted the exact same car or just a similar model, Pereira was emphatic: “The same one. We have the title, we’re going to find where it is, we’re going to renovate it and take it to America.”
The significance of this modest vehicle runs deep for the star. “It represents a lot to me because it was where everything began for me. It was a major asset at that time,” Pereira explained with visible emotion. “So, even among all these cars, seeing this one is something very special to me.”
While many athletes and celebrities use expensive vehicles as status symbols, Pereira’s automotive aspiration speaks volumes about his character and the importance he places on remembering his roots. The quest to find this specific Fiat Uno has become something of a passion project for the fighter and his team.
The search continues, with Pereira remaining optimistic despite the challenges: “I think we’re going to succeed,” he stated, even as his representative noted they haven’t yet located the vehicle.
In an era of excess, Pereira’s desire to reconnect with his humble beginnings through this modest car offers a refreshing perspective on what truly holds value beyond the price tag. For the UFC star, the most precious vehicle isn’t the most expensive or the flashiest – it’s the one that carries the most meaningful memories of where his journey began.
