Every great fighter has his kryptonite. For Alex Pereira , the man they call “Poatan” or “Stone Hands,” defeat has been rare inside the Octagon, but not impossible. As evidenced by his nickname, the Brazilian possesses tremendous power. This has been a huge asset for the man who’s wrecked many rivals with his punches. He developed this elite striking pedigree during his illustrious kickboxing career. This helped catapult him to become the middleweight and later the light heavyweight champion of the UFC. Yet, even giants fall.

In the UFC, only two men have managed to humble the Brazilian powerhouse. One broke the spell with a perfect counter. The other, with a suffocating game plan that neutralized his greatest weapon. As Pereira gears up for his UFC 320 rematch against Magomed Ankalae

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