Find out how much Alex ‘Poatan’ earned in prizes for his turn out in Rountree

Brazilian Alex Poatan, who defended his UFC light heavyweight belt this Saturday, beat American Khalil Rountree Jr. in the fourth round and retained his title. The fight was voted the best of UFC 307, with Poatan and Rountree Jr. winning. prize of 50 thousand dollars (about R$272 thousand) after the event, in Salt Lake City, USA. Dana White announced the information, at the press conference after the event.

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Alexsandro Pereira became Poatan through a former coach. The word means “hard hand” in Tupi-Guarani. The fighter even has a tattoo on his left arm, simulating a hand made of stone.

Poatan started working at the age of 12 and had a difficult childhood. Born in São Bernardo do Campo and with a difficult childhood, the fighter started kickboxing late when he sought help against alcoholism. In 2009, at the age of 22, he started kickboxing training.

With the result in last Saturday’s event (5), as well as adding the fifth win in a row in the organization, Poatan adds another win to his professional record and reaches the mark of 12 wins and two defeats in his career.