Along with an impressive record, UFC star Alex Pereira has also accumulated a strong fan base. ‘Poatan’ made his UFC debut back in 2021 and has quickly moved up the promotion’s rank. As of today, he is one of the biggest active UFC superstars. Moreover, the Brazilian fighter has also won UFC gold once. At UFC 281, less than a year after his UFC debut, ‘Poatan’ won the middleweight title by defeating rival Israel Adesanya.

However, he lost the title in the very next fight in a rematch. Now, Pereira has his eyes set on the UFC light heavyweight title. At UFC 295, he will face Jiri Prochazka for the vacant belt. For his third title fight in the promotion, fans are excited to see Pereira. And for the fans of ‘Poatan’, in this edition, we decode the one thing that’s common with his popularity: his connection to a stone-faced emoji!

What is the Moai emoji? How is Alex Pereira connected to it?

A stone face with a prominent nose represents the Moai emoji. Moreover, it originates from the famous monolithic statues on Easter Island, known as Moai. Carved by the Rapa Nui people in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, these colossal statues are cultural and archaeological icons. The internet world often uses this emoji humorously or metaphorically on social media platforms.

Despite its cultural and historical significance, the Moai emoji has taken on diverse meanings in digital communication. It’s frequently employed to convey a sense of stoicism, steadfastness, or resilience, perhaps due to the unyielding nature of the stone figures.

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Fans connect Alex Pereira to this emoji for many reasons. First, ‘Poatan’s stoic and resilient nature matches the significance of the Moai emoji. Moreover, the former UFC middleweight champ often sports a ‘straight face’ look. Fans rarely see him laughing, which reminds them of the Moai emoji.

What is the meaning of ‘Poatan’?

Alex Pereira’s nickname and the Maoi emoji also have slim similarities. While the emoji showcases a stone-made head, ‘Poatan’ literally means ‘stone hand’ in the native Brazilian language. This moniker perfectly suits the UFC 295 main event fighter, as Pereira is one of the best strikers on this planet.

In all of his UFC appearances, ‘Poatan’ has been able to impress the world with his striking prowess. Also, he has KO’ed Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland with his powerful punches. Can he replicate this at UFC 295? Only time will tell.

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