"Poatan"
Organization
UFCNationality
Brazil
Birth
07/07/1987 (39)
Birthplace
São Bernardo do Campo
Brazil
Sport / Status
MMA · Active
Weight class
Light Heavyweight
Height
193 cm (6'4")
Reach
200 cm (79")
Style
Kickboxer
Alex Sandro Silva Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he is the former two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and former UFC Middleweight Champion. As of 12 May 2026, he is #2 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings, and as of 16 June 2026, he is #8 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
15 total fights · 75% KO rate
