Ahead of his UFC 313 return tonight, Alex Pereira has received another well wishing from the indigenous Pataxo tribe in his native Brazil.

Alex Pereira (left) accused Magomed Ankalaev (right) of having a built-in excuse for UFC 313. [Image Courtesy: @ufc on X/Twitter] Alex Pereira is set to face Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313.

Alex Pereira has earned the nickname "Poatan" due to his infamous knockouts. "Poatan" translates to "Stone Hands" in Tupi. Pereira is Indigenous and belongs to the Pataxo tribe. According to the ...

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Alex Pereira belongs to the Pataxo tribe, which is full of Indigenous people of Brazil, and his face paint and the headdress he supports during the traditional weigh-ins signify his connection to ...

Headlining the event, reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his title against top contender Magomed Ankalaev. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, former UFC interim ...

Dricus Du Plessis rules out a future PPV title scrap vs. Alex Pereira after UFC 313 loss to new champion Magomed Ankalaev. Alex Pereira cornered Sean Strickland opposite Du Plessis at UFC 312. He also ...

Henry Cejudo thinks former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira let outside distractions get the best of him.

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It appears Alex Pereira will immediately get an opportunity to avenge his UFC 313 title loss. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA ...

Magomed Ankalaev’s team accused Alex Pereira of using a gel-like substance to affect grappling exchanges at UFC 313. Newly-minted UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev and his team ...