UFC Champ Alex Pereira’s Head Shave Ignites ‘War Time’ Fever Ahead Of Khalil Rountree Fight

Alex Pereira

UFC’s heavy-hitter Alex Pereira is gearing up for his next fight, and it’s no surprise that he’s sticking to his pre-fight ritual of shaving his head, something he’s done many times before. This time, Pereira is set to face Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, marking his third appearance in the octagon this year. However, his latest head-shaving video dropped and instantly blew up, getting fans hyped up and buzzing online.

Aside from his fierce and intimidating fight persona, “Stone Hand” Pereira has a lighter side, too. ‘Poatan’ is often spotted pulling pranks on his teammates and sharing hilarious clips on social media. He keeps his followers updated on his daily life and stays active on social media platforms. Recently, on an Instagram Story, ‘Poatan’ shared a video of his barber buzzing his hair and later posted a bald after-look photo. One fan commented, “War mode activated.”

One fan commented that a bald ‘Poatan’ is deadly, pointing out that Pereira takes on a whole new persona when he shaves his head for fights, turning into an entirely different fighter.

One fan noticed that Pereira is shaving his head earlier than usual this time, as he typically does during fight week.

Another fan remarked that Pereira has officially activated “kill mode.”

Another fan mentioned, “Bald Alex Pereira is an assassin,” highlighting the fearsome aura he gives off after shaving his head.

Alex Pereira Shares His Reasons for Shaving His Head Before the Fight

While many have accused Pereira of practicing black magic before his fights, claiming that shaving his head is part of the ritual, his former rival Jiri Prochazka remarked that he felt a different energy from “Poatan.” In response to these allegations, Pereira provided a rather chilling explanation for his head shave. He said that with hair, he appears to be a “good guy,” but without it, he takes on a more serious. He stated,

“With this hair, I look like a good guy. It doesn’t work. It’s good now. They shaved my head. Now, they have applied a face mask to make my skin look better so I can look good on TV.”

Fans are already excited about Pereira’s upcoming fight, and his recent haircut video only adds to the hype. The anticipation is building as he prepares for his next title defense against Khalil Rountree Jr., which promises to be an electrifying matchup.