Alexsandro Pereira
Also known as Poatan, POATHANOS
Alex Sandro Silva Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and former UFC Middleweight Champion. As of 14 April 2026, he is #2 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings and #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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- Born
- Alex Sandro Silva Pereira , ( 1987-07-07 ) 7 July 1987 (age 38) , São Bernardo do Campo , São Paulo, Brazil
- Nickname
- Poatan
- Height
- 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- Weight
- 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
- Division
- Middleweight ( MMA ), ( Kickboxing ) (2015–2016, 2020–2023), Light heavyweight ( MMA ), ( Kickboxing ) (2023–present), Cruiserweight (Boxing)
- Reach
- 79 in (200 cm)
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