Alex Pereira - The Brazilian Powerhouse of the UFC

Alex Pereira – The Brazilian Powerhouse of the UFC

Fighter Profile

• Full Name: Alexsandro Pereira
• Nickname: Poatan ("Stone Hands")
• Date of Birth: July 7, 1987
• Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
• Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
• Weight Class: Light Heavyweight (formerly Middleweight)
• Reach: 79 inches (200 cm)
• Stance: Orthodox
• Fight Camp: Teixeira MMA & Fitness

From Kickboxing Legend to UFC Champion

Alex "Poatan" Pereira isn’t just a fighter—he’s a knockout machine with a highlight reel that sends chills down your spine. Before he took over the UFC, Pereira was already a dominant force in kickboxing, becoming a multi-time GLORY Kickboxing Champion and the only man to hold titles in two weight divisions simultaneously.

But his transition to MMA? Terrifyingly smooth. After making waves in LFA, Pereira stormed into the UFC, and it didn’t take long before he was staring down Israel Adesanya for the Middleweight Championship—a rival he had already defeated twice in kickboxing. In just four UFC fights, Pereira shocked the world, claiming the 185-pound title with a brutal fifth-round TKO over Izzy at UFC 281.

The Move to Light Heavyweight

Not one to sit back and coast, Pereira moved up to Light Heavyweight, proving that his knockout power wasn’t just dangerous at 185 but devastating at 205 as well. His one-punch KOs, calculated pressure, and legendary left hook have made him a serious problem for anyone in the division.

Fighting Style & Strengths

• ✅ Elite Kickboxing – His world-class striking makes him one of the most feared stand-up fighters in the UFC.
• ✅ One-Punch KO Power – That left hook? Goodnight.
• ✅ Size & Reach – A massive frame for his division, making him hard to deal with in the clinch and at range.
• ✅ Calm & Calculated – Never reckless, always strategic—Poatan fights with the patience of a true assassin.

Legacy in the Making

Pereira has already made history, but he’s far from done. Whether he’s defending his light heavyweight throne or chasing greatness across multiple divisions, one thing is clear: Alex Pereira is a nightmare matchup for anyone in his path.

💥 Poatan is here to stay, and the era of Pereira is just getting started.