Cancer Stricken Muay Thai Fighter Moves Alex Pereira to Tears as UFC Star’s Gesture Earns Him “People’s Champ” Tag

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is a terrifying figure inside the cage. Friends admire him and enemies fear him, but behind that tough tattooed exterior, is a kind and gentle soul, as was evident recently. The fighter who most recently defeated Jamahal Hill at UFC 300 has been enjoying life outside the cage of late and decided to partake in a heartwarming event.

His humility and friendliness was on display when he met fans and even tattooed one of them in Australia. But his kinder and more benevolent side was evident when he went to visit a cancer hospital recently. ‘Poatan’ uploaded pictures of the same on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote about his experience.

The news spread like wildfire, and everyone flocked to see his update. The UFC champion wrote, “ We have moments of joy and sadness. This moment was very difficult for me. I visited the hospital and saw children with cancer. I was touched that a boy trained in Muay Thai was forced to give up because of cancer.” Pereira is known to do charitable work whenever he gets a chance and previously too, he has helped people who were in need.

He had humble beginnings in Sao Paolo, Brazil and knows the hardships well. He had previously helped the people of his favela with relief efforts when they suffered from heavy rainfall and natural disasters. He started a donation camp and even delivered food baskets to the people of the place he grew up in. Fans were moved by this gesture and once again the admirers of ‘Poatan’ had cause to celebrate their champion after they saw the latest post.

Alex Pereira’s fans compliment him on his unseen side

Every UFC buff complimented the fighter in the comments and was touched by what he did for those children. Pereira donated almost $120,000 for the flood relief in his hometown. However, this visit to the cancer center was more than just about money.

One fanatic proudly stated, “Alex you’re the role model for the younger generation. On how to give back to the community,” while another follower said, “Pereira is an irl superhero these days. Infinite aura. Chama.” 

He had even called out Anthony Smith for a $50k challenge in the gym and later he decided to use the money to buy food for the needy. He has always been a kind person and in the recent video, another fan complimented his personality and wrote, “AP becoming the most likable guy in the UFC. Looks like a drug lord (lol) but is a most sincere and humble guy.”

One follower questioned, “How can anyone hate this man,” while another netizen wrote, “That’s the people’s champ .” He is not only kind to others but even his opponents and allies. He reportedly gifted a Harley Davidson to Glover Teixeria surprising the fighter and the fans. Even his rival Israel Adesanya has said that he is a special human being despite their rivaly, and it looks like Pereira is special both inside and outside the cage.

So clearly ‘Poatan’ inspires everyone.  He even inspired fans who wrote, “Genuinely cool human being,” while another follower said, “most likable fighter in the UFC.” One fan even jokingly said, “Jamahal Hill will find a problem with this.”

What do you think about the UFC champ? Do you have any such stories of his kindness that people don’t know of? Share your comments below!