"I may have to bet against the samurai now"
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira's latest act of kindness has him winning over fans outside the octagon.
www.sportskeeda.comHere’s what’s known about Alex Pereira’s nickname recently.
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Nickname background: Pereira is widely known by the moniker “Poatan,” which fans and media commonly use to refer to him. The nickname is tied to his indigenous Brazilian heritage and his rock-solid, stone-handed striking style. This context is frequently cited in profiles and fan discussions.[2][4]
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Public usage: Media coverage and UFC-related profiles still reference “Poatan” as Pereira’s primary nickname, alongside occasional descriptive phrases about his “Stone Hands” persona in translations or captions.[4][2]
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Recent developments: There hasn’t been a widely reported change to his nickname in the latest round of coverage, with “Poatan” continuing to appear in fight promos, commentary, and fan content dating through 2025–2026.[3][7][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest explicit mentions from current articles or social posts and summarize any new nickname variants or branding around Pereira. I can also fetch a few direct quotes or images showing the nickname usage.