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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Why Is Alex Pereira Called Poatan? The "Stone Hands" Meaning Behind The Nickname

Nov 12, 2026

Why Is Alex Pereira Called Poatan? The "Stone Hands" Meaning Behind The Nickname

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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