Bidder pays $60,500 for experiences with Pereira and Oliveira at Neymar auction
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
An unidentified bidder spent R$ 310,000 ($60,500) on fan experiences with UFC fighters Alex Pereira and Charles Oliveira at the Instituto Projeto Neymar auction in São Paulo on August 8. The auction's proceeds support approximately 3,000 local children and teenagers. The Oliveira experience involves a day at his home with training and lunch, while Pereira offers a similar experience in the U.S., including bow and arrow shooting. The auction, promoted by Neymar Jr., did not disclose this year's total fundraising amount; last year's event raised $5.1 million. Both Oliveira and Pereira have not scheduled their upcoming UFC fights yet.
- •The auction took place on August 8 in São Paulo, Brazil.
- •Proceeds will support around 3,000 children and teenagers.
- •Oliveira's experience includes training and lunch at his home.
- •Pereira's experience is set to take place in the U.S.
- •Oliveira and Pereira have not booked their next UFC fights.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bidder pays $60,000 at Neymar auction for fan experiences with Alex Pereira, Charles Oliveira
- 8:00 PMMMA Fighting — Bidder pays $60,000 at Neymar auction for fan experiences with Alex Pereira, Charles Oliveira
"An unnamed bidder has purchased fan experiences with UFC stars Alex Pereira and Charles Oliveira for R$ 310.000 ($60,500) at the annual Instituto Projeto Neymar auction on Monday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The person has also received a pair of boxing gloves autographed by legendary heavyweights Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. The Oliveira experience will consist in spending a day at his home in Guaruja, lunching and training with the BMF champion. Pereira will welcome the winning bidder in the United States, offering similar experience as well as shoot a bow and arrow. The event is promoted by football star Neymar Jr., and the money will go to the Institute that offers support to around 3,000 kids and teenagers from Praia Grande. The organization did not disclose this year’s fundraising. In 2025, when Oliveira was also part of the auction, it totaled $5.1 million. Oliveira and Pereira have yet to book their next fights in the UFC. “Do Bronx” beat Max Holloway in his most recent appearance to claim the BMF belt, while “Poatan” came up short in his attempt to win a third UFC championship by losing an interim title bout to Ciryl Gane at the White House in June.
"The bidder also purchased gloves signed by Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:00 PMBidder pays $60,000 at Neymar auction for fan experiences with Alex Pereira, Charles Oliveira
The bidder also purchased gloves signed by Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield
- MMA FightingAug 9, 2026, 8:00 PMBidder pays $60,000 at Neymar auction for fan experiences with Alex Pereira, Charles Oliveira
An unnamed bidder has purchased fan experiences with UFC stars Alex Pereira and Charles Oliveira for R$ 310.000 ($60,500) at the annual Instituto Projeto Neymar auction on Monday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The person has also received a pair of boxing gloves autographed by legendary heavyweights Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. The Oliveira experience will consist in spending a day at his home in Guaruja, lunching and training with the BMF champion. Pereira will welcome the winning bidder in the United States, offering similar experience as well as shoot a bow and arrow. The event is promoted by football star Neymar Jr., and the money will go to the Institute that offers support to around 3,000 kids and teenagers from Praia Grande. The organization did not disclose this year’s fundraising. In 2025, when Oliveira was also part of the auction, it totaled $5.1 million. Oliveira and Pereira have yet to book their next fights in the UFC. “Do Bronx” beat Max Holloway in his most recent appearance to claim the BMF belt, while “Poatan” came up short in his attempt to win a third UFC championship by losing an interim title bout to Ciryl Gane at the White House in June.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MMA•Aug 9, 2026, 10:00 PMLuke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer set for RAF 13
- UFC•Aug 9, 2026, 10:00 PMTommy McMillen battles fellow undefeated prospect at Noche UFC
- UFC•Aug 9, 2026, 9:10 PMDakota Ditcheva reveals she broke her hands (again) during PFL New York win
- UFC•Aug 9, 2026, 9:00 PMRookie Report Card: Grading all Octagon newcomers UFC Vegas 120 post-mortem
- UFC•Aug 9, 2026, 8:56 PMWATCH: Mark Zuckerberg Brawls With UFC Star Merab Dvalishvili On a Lake Tahoe Barge
- UFC•Aug 9, 2026, 8:20 PMSean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Mateusz Gamrot after UFC Vegas 120 loss?
