Alex Pereira, wey dem dey call ‘Poatan’ or ‘Stone Hands’, dey make waves for di UFC and kickboxing world. Recently, UFC Europe announce say Poatan get big plans as he dey target fighters across different weight classes – middleweight, light heavyweight, and even heavyweight.
Poatan, who be of indigenous ancestry from di Pataxó tribe, don already make name for himself in both MMA and kickboxing. He be di current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion after he defeat Jiří Procházka in June 2024.
His kickboxing career no be small thing too. Poatan win several titles including di Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Championships. He also win di WGP Kickboxing Middleweight Championship and di Jungle Fight Middleweight Championship.
Poatan’s nickname ‘Stone Hands’ come from his first kickboxing trainer, Belocqua Wera, who recognize his powerful punches. With his impressive record and multiple championships, Poatan dey set to continue his dominance in di combat sports world.
