President Donald Trump praised UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira after shaking hands with him, stating that Pereira has a "BIG hand" and "powerful hand," calling him "one of the best strikers in the history of this business." The comment proved fitting, as Pereira's nickname "Poatan" translates from the Tupi indigenous language to mean "Stone Hand." The interaction took place during a White House meeting with UFC fighters ahead of the planned event at the presidential residence. Trump's recognition of Pereira's striking prowess aligns with the champion's reputation as one of the most devastating knockout artists in MMA.
