Alex Pereira responds to Jiří Procházka’s opinion that spiritual forces unfairly support his career

Alex Pereira responds coldly to Jiří Procházka’s claims

During his UFC 303 media day, Pereira responded to Procházka’s unorthodox challenge.

“Well, everyone has their own mind, we are not just made of flesh and blood,” Pereira said. “If he hasn’t found his own or doesn’t believe in it, it’s not my fault.”

Pereira comes from the Pataxó tribe in Brazil, and his nickname, “Poatan”, is linked to his ancestral discovery. “Poatan” can be translated as “Hands of Stone” in the Tupi language.

Pereira’s journey in the UFC is unprecedented. Just eight fights into his MMA career, he defeated Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 281.

Alex Pereira added his name to an exclusive group when he won the UFC light heavyweight title in November. He is one of nine all-time two-division champions in UFC history.

Pereira’s tribe has fueled the fire behind his remarkable rise through the UFC ranks. As UFC 303 approaches, Pereira vehemently declined Procházka’s request to fight without a spiritual component.