Why Is Alex Pereira Called Poatan? The "Stone Hands" Meaning Behind The Nickname
NDTV - Nov 12, 2026
Alex Pereira’s nickname “Poatan” comes from the Tupi-Guarani language indigenous to Brazil and translates to “stone hands,” a name given to him early in his kickboxing career to describe his knockout power.
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