In the world of mixed martial arts, where every scar and every tattoo tells a story of triumph or pain, the personal lives of fighters often intertwine with their body art in the most unexpected ways. Recent news about the romance between UFC champion Alex Pereira and top female fighter Tracy Cortez has stirred not only the sports tabloids but also the community of tattoo enthusiasts. The focus has shifted not only to the new union of “Poatan” and the charming Cortez but also to a “ghost from the past” – Brian Ortega’s famous tattoo on the inside of his lip. This case has become a perfect illustration of how impulsive decisions in a tattoo parlor can turn into an eternal (or not so eternal) reminder of matters of the heart, discussed by millions of fans worldwide.