Alex Poatan Pereira Tough Case for iPhone®

As Alex Pereira landed a brutal left hook to the chin of Sean Strickland at UFC 276, the headlines were already being written. The Brazilian has ascended the ranks quicker than just about any fighter before him in the promotion and he now looks set to challenge for Israel Adesanya’s middleweight title later this year. The two already have a heated rivalry, with Pereira boasting two wins over the Kiwi champion, which has set the stage for one of the biggest fights in UFC history. Here's everything you need to know about the kickboxing champion who is the only man to have knocked out Israel Adesanya. Who is Alex Pereira? The 34-year-old Brazilian is a former two-division kickboxing champion after claiming the middleweight and light heavyweight straps in the Glory promotion. The man they call ‘Poatan’ (stone hands) began his career in combat sports over a decade ago, eventually claiming multiple titles in kickboxing promotions thanks to his powerful and precise striking. At Glory 46: