Fighters » Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira, also known as “Poatan,” is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former kickboxing champion. He is a two-division UFC champion, having held titles in both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions, and is renowned for his exceptional striking power.
Here is a summary of his notable UFC fights, particularly his title fights:
| Event | Date | Opponent | Result | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 | Oct 4, 2025 | Magomed Ankalaev | Win (KO/TKO) | Regained UFC Light Heavyweight Title |
| UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev | Mar 8, 2025 | Magomed Ankalaev | Loss (Decision) | Lost UFC Light Heavyweight Title |
| UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. | Oct 5, 2024 | Khalil Rountree Jr. | Win (KO/TKO) | Defended UFC Light Heavyweight Title |
| UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2 | Jun 29, 2024 | Jiří Procházka | Win (KO/TKO) | Defended UFC Light Heavyweight Title |
| UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill | Apr 13, 2024 | Jamahal Hill | Win (KO/TKO) | Defended UFC Light Heavyweight Title |
| UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira | Nov 11, 2023 | Jiří Procházka | Win (KO/TKO) | Won Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Title |
| UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 | Apr 8, 2023 | Israel Adesanya | Loss (KO/TKO) | Lost UFC Middleweight Title |
| UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira | Nov 12, 2022 | Israel Adesanya | Win (KO/TKO) | Won UFC Middleweight Title |
More About “Poatan”
- Background: Pereira had a difficult upbringing in a favela in São Paulo, Brazil. He dropped out of school and worked manual labor jobs, where he developed alcoholism before using kickboxing training to overcome his addiction.
- Fighting Style: He is an orthodox stance fighter with a kickboxing background. His nickname “Poatan” translates to “Stone Hand” from the Tupi language, referencing his native Brazilian heritage and knockout power.
- Historic Achievements: Pereira is the ninth fighter in UFC history to become a champion in two different weight divisions and the first to do so at middleweight and light heavyweight. He previously held both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight championships simultaneously in the GLORY kickboxing promotion.
