Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alex Sandro Silva Pereira |
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| Other Name | Poatan |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| School | School Dropout |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
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| Weight | 93 Kg (205 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hometown | São Paulo, Brazil |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Family
| Father | Jair Pereira (former professional boxer) |
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| Mother | Marilene Pereira |
| Siblings | Aline Silva Pereira (younger; MMA fighter) |
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Career
| Overview | Alex Pereira is a prominent mixed martial artist with a strong background in kickboxing. He began his combat sports career amid personal challenges and addiction but turned his life around by committing to kickboxing in 2009. Over the years, he achieved significant accolades, including becoming a double champion in Glory and transitioning successfully to the UFC. |
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Favourites
| Car Collection | Chevrolet Corvette |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alexpoatanpereira/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Poatan.AlexPereira |
| https://x.com/alexpereiraufc |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Alex was raised in a favela in Brazil and worked various jobs before pursuing kickboxing. | |
| He struggled with alcoholism but overcame it through sports. | |
| Pereira's nickname 'Poatan' translates to 'Stone Hands' in the Tupi language. | |
| He is a member of the Pataxó tribe. |
