Alex Pereira has higher grappling than he’s given credit score for.
Final Combating Championship’s (UFC) Gentle Heavyweight champion is among the most deadly strikers in combined martial arts (MMA) historical past. Pereira, 36, totally dedicated to MMA after a full profession in kickboxing that noticed him acquire a number of world titles. Due to this fact, a grappling deficiency was at all times anticipated to be an issue within the Octagon.
Regardless of his skillset closely favoring his stand-up, Pereira has succeeded mightily, profitable titles at Middleweight and Gentle Heavyweight in lower than 10 UFC fights. Presently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for UFC 301 combat week, Pereira and a fellow former two-division champion, Daniel Cormier, had slightly enjoyable backstage on media day. Within the encounter, the legendary wrestler, Cormier, bought greater than he bargained for from “Poatan” as seen within the embedded video above. An alternate view may be seen under.
Pereira just lately picked up his first UFC title protection when he scored a primary spherical knockout over Jamahal Hill (watch highlights) at UFC 300 final month (April 13, 2024). With the comparatively fast end, “Poatan” hoped to discover a manner onto the hometown occasion of UFC 301 this weekend (Sat., Might 4, 2024). As a substitute, the Flyweight title takes heart stage when the champion, Alexandre Pantoja, defends towards Australia’s Steve Erceg.
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RAUCUS RETURN TO RIO! Final Combating Championship (UFC) returns to Farmasi Area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sat., Might 4, 2024, that includes Flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja, defending his belt towards undefeated challenger, Steve Erceg, within the pay-per-view (PPV) most important occasion of the night. UFC 301’s co-main occasion options “The King of Rio,” Jose Aldo, returning to the Bantamweight division for the primary time in nearly two years to tackle Jonathan Martinez. UFC 301’s PPV most important card (see it right here) will even function Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino, Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria and a lot extra. It’s must-watch motion! UFC 301 begin time scheduled for six p.m. ET (Prelims) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV).
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