Fighters are a breed who endure an insane amount of pain and go through grueling routines to make themselves noteworthy. Hence, tattoos on fighters often symbolize the stories of their unrevealed pain, and the stories we’ll try to unfold today will be of Alex Pereira .

Covered in dragons, animals, and tribal inks, each tattoo carries meaning, and together, they create a living canvas of his battles, family, and roots. The 38-year-old is preparing for his rematch with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, and as fans wait for another war, many can’t help but wonder: What do Pereira’s tattoos actually mean? Let’s break them down, one ink at a time.

Dragon tattoos

Pereira has more than one dragon tattooed on his body. His first was chosen simply because it “looked cool,” not for symbolism. Bu

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