How Tall is Alex Pereira?

Last Modified Mar 9, 2025 08:39 GMT
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Alex "Poatan" Pereira is a retired professional kickboxer, a former UFC middleweight, and a former UFC light heavyweight champion. Before transitioning to MMA, he made history in Glory Kickboxing as the first and only fighter to win titles in two weight classes (middleweight and light heavyweight).

He made his first walk to the UFC octagon at UFC 268 against Andreas Michailidis on November 6, 2021. He beat Michailidis by TKO in Round 2. After his loss against Adesanya in April 2023, he moved to the light heavyweight division. As of March 2025, Pereira currently has an MMA record of 12 wins (10 by knockout and 2 by decision) and three losses (1 by knockout, 1 by decision, and 1 by submission). In his last fight, Pereira lost his championship status against Magomed Ankalaev via a unanimous decision.

How tall is Alex Pereira?

Alex Pereira is 6 feet 4 inches tall (193 cm).

How much does Alex Pereira weigh?

Alex Pereira competes in the light heavyweight division of the UFC and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).

What is the meaning of Alex Pereira’s nickname?

Alex Pereira is nicknamed ‘Poatan’. It is derived from the indigenous language Tupi-Guarani, where Po stands for ‘Hand,’ and Atan means ‘Stone,’ and hence Poatan stands for “Hand of Stone.” This nickname is fitting for a fighter like Pereira, as he holds thunderous striking capabilities and immense knockout power in his arsenal.

Related: How Many Tattoos Does Alex Pereira Have and Their Meaning

FAQs on Alex Pereira's Height

A. Yes, Pereira was given a BJJ black belt by Glover Teixeira at UFC 300.

A. Pereira has lost only 2 fights in the UFC (against Adesanya at UFC 287 and against Ankalaev at UFC 313).

A. Pereira is considered one of the greatest kickboxers to ever live. He holds a professional kickboxing record of 33 wins and 7 losses.
A. Pereira stands at 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm tall.

A. Alex Pereira was too big of a person to compete in the middleweight division, which caused him trouble when it came to cutting weight before fights. This decision forced Pereira to move up in division to the light-heavyweight category.

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