It won’t be wrong to label the famed former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, as one of the most devastating strikers in the promotion. The fashion in which he defeated the likes of Israel Adesanya, Jamahal Hill, and Jiri Prochazka twice gives us an idea of how his upcoming rematch with Magomed Ankalaev could turn out at UFC 320. Having established himself as a force to be reckoned with, it didn’t take much time for fans to get word of his nickname, ‘Poatan’.

From the arenas of São Paulo to the bright lights of the UFC, “Poatan” has followed Alex Pereira like a shadow. It isn’t just a catchy name—it’s a piece of history inked into his skin and etched into his story. But what does it mean? And why does it resonate so deeply with the man known for ending fights

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