Alex Poatan reflects on faith, purpose, and starting over after a turbulent period in the UFC; understand why.

Alex Poatán at the entrance to the UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

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Alex Pereira took advantage your 39th birthday to show a different side from the one seen in the Ultimate octagon. After the defeat to Cyryl Gane Amidst the controversy surrounding Herb Dean's officiating, the Brazilian took to social media to share a reflection on life.

In a post on his Instagram stories, the former champion highlighted that the process of overcoming challenges doesn't follow a linear path and begins from the inside out, with the strengthening of faith, the appreciation of family, and the willingness to help others.

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“First of all, I believe there is no secret formula for healing. Healing is not linear, and none of us has all the answers. But, for me, true healing begins within ourselves. It is born when we strengthen our faith in God, value our family, reach out to help others, and take responsibility for our own lives,” wrote Poatan.

He also stressed the importance of taking responsibility and seeking independence through work, pointing out that this path brings dignity, freedom, and security.

“Working to earn your living and not depending on anyone brings dignity, freedom, and security. When you build your own path, you face challenges head-on and learn to trust in what you are capable of achieving,” the former champion continued.

Lastly, Alex Poatán He emphasized that it is the combination of faith, family, effort, and purpose that sustains the journey, providing strength to move forward, inner peace, and a greater meaning to life.

"It is on this path — with faith, family, work, and purpose — that we find the strength to move forward, peace for our hearts, and a greater reason to live," concluded the Pataxó man.

Poatan blamed Herb Dean for his loss at UFC White House.

Herb Dean and Alex Poatán at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

After a lukewarm first round, with a slight advantage for Cyryl Gane, Alex Poatán He returned for the second round determined to finish the fight. However, right at the start, he was surprised by a strong jab that knocked him down. Following that, the Frenchman delivered a series of blows on the ground which, in the Brazilian's view, hit the back of his neck and compromised his resistance before the knockout, which came seconds later.

After the fight, Poatan attributed the negative result to referee Herb Dean's performance, claiming that the referee neither stopped the fight nor warned Gane about the blows considered illegal.