what does poatan mean

The word "Poatan" means "Stone Hands" or "Hands of Stone" in the Tupi language, an indigenous language of Brazil. It is composed of "Po," meaning hand, and "Atan," meaning something solid or stone-like. This nickname was given to UFC fighter Alex Pereira by his first kickboxing coach and reflects his powerful knockout ability and his indigenous heritage. Pereira even has tattoos of rocks and pebbles on his left hand to commemorate this nickname, highlighting his strong punching power and cultural roots.