Alex Pereira is set to become part of history as he takes on Ciryl Gane for the UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship at the highly-anticipated UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. Many MMA fans admire Pereira for his fighting skills but there's more to his story than just being an accomplished combat sports athlete.
Unlike other big-name UFC superstars, 'Poatan' remains grounded. He's not fond of publicising his personal life which makes him one of the most interesting figures in the sport.
