Latest News About Alex Pereira Nickname

Here’s the latest on Alex Pereira’s nickname:

• The nickname Poatan is commonly cited as meaning “stone hand” or “stone fist,” reflecting Pereira’s heavy hands and indigenous heritage. It originated from his early kickboxing coaches and has been widely discussed in MMA media.[1][2]
• Pereira himself has explained that Poatan stems from indigenous ancestry (Pataxó) traced through his family, and the name was given by a coach who linked his strength and appearance to indigenous culture.[2][1]
• In UFC communications, Poatan is consistently used as Pereira’s nickname, and it remains a central part of his brand and public identity as a fighter.[3]

If you’d like, I can pull a few recent quotes or appearances where he’s referred to as Poatan, or summarize how fans reacted to any recent nickname-related moments.