Aline Pereira is poised to make her mark in the UFC as she prepares to fight for a contract alongside her brother, Alex Pereira, a two-weight UFC champion. The matchup is set against undefeated prospect Smilla Sundell on October 13 during Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas.

This event provides a pivotal opportunity for fighters outside the UFC to secure contracts through single bouts. Aline, who holds a 3-2 record with all victories coming by decision, confirmed her bantamweight clash against Sundell via her Instagram.

Highlights of Aline's journey include:

• Recent victory: Split decision against Jade Masson-Wong in May.
• Transitioned from a successful kickboxing career to MMA in 2022 after a rocky start with Legacy Fighting Alliance.
• Achieved a 3-0 record in Karate Combat League, winning the inaugural women's flyweight title in 2024.

The sibling dynamic in the UFC is rare, with Aline and Alex joining a select group of brother-sister duos in the sport. Notably, Melissa and David Martinez made history in 2024 as the first siblings to compete in the UFC simultaneously.

Aline faces a formidable challenge in Sundell, who has secured two wins in her MMA career and made history as the youngest champion in ONE Championship’s history at just 17 years old. With her brother often in her corner, Aline Pereira is determined to carve her own path in the UFC.