‘Got Stopped By The Police’- Alex Pereira Details His Experience Of Driving Super Cars In Australia

Alex Pereira and him getting pulled over 

From working in a tire shop to owning supercars, Alex Pereira’s story is nothing but inspiring. But the Brazilian striker apparently was having too much fun with his new toys and found himself in an unexpected spotlight in the Land Down Under.

Pereira was living his best life, cruising in a supercar along with his friends in Australia. But even UFC champs aren’t above the law. The local police decided to have a chat with the light heavyweight champion. Now, getting pulled over is usually a recipe for a bad day. But this story has a twist that’ll make fans smile.

Pereira, known for his devastating strikes, showed he is just as smooth outside the cage. He handled the situation with the grace of a true champion. And it turns out that the police were more curious than confrontational. Of course, they probably don’t see a UFC champ every day!

‘Poatan’ shared the entire experience on his social media handles, proving he has a sense of humor. The champ went on to explain that everything was fine after the initial stop. No tickets, no troubles, just a memorable encounter. In fact, the interaction ended on such a positive note that the police themselves took selfies with the UFC Champ.

Pereira has become the face of the UFC in the last couple of years. His intimidating aura in the Octagon and friendly demeanor outside have endeared him to fight fans worldwide. And it seems these Australian cops were among those mesmerized by the ‘Poatan’s’ persona.

Alex Pereira Buys Himself A Brand New $275,000 Lamborghini

Pereira has come a long way from his humble beginnings. And now, he’s got the wheels to prove it. The light heavyweight champion recently made waves on social media with a jaw-dropping purchase. The ‘Poatan’ is now the proud owner of a stunning blue Lamborghini Huracan Performante.

This car isn’t an average grocery-getter. The Italian supercar comes with a hefty price tag of $274,390. It is surely an upgrade from changing tires to driving on them in style! Pereira shared his new ride on Instagram, calling it a “Gift from God.”

Growing up in a Brazilian favela, Pereira faced numerous challenges early in life. He dropped out of school at 12 and started working in a tire shop. Life threw him some curveballs, including a battle with alcoholism. But Pereira’s fighting spirit wasn’t limited to the octagon. In 2009, he turned his life around by taking up kickboxing. Little did he know this decision would lead him to UFC stardom!