Alex Pereira Dropped Golden Nugget Of Fight Knowledge

Pereira shares his secret for executing a perfect fade away and counter cross.
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[@giraffeorganic]

Gonna try this on my grandma, she'll never anticipate me closing the distance with a fade back.

[@geovaniraffaelli4508]

Good thing she has alzheimer's, she won't remember a thing!

[@madmaster3d]

sry dude but i did this before u & not work im in hospital now

[@omegashenron8]

💀

[@chaos1237]

​@@madmaster3d ur granny on PEDs ?

[@schotti3075]

she's gonna sweep your leg as soon as you're stepping in

[@DzzO]

alex pereira is smart as fuck. He explains his thinking about figthing very eloquently in portuguese.

[@crazypato3752]

What does he say

[@MajinEmcee]

@@crazypato3752he says chama

[@STOPPEDINCOLORADO]

@@MajinEmceethis made me laugh way more than it should have.

[@luizbarbosa255]

@@crazypato3752it means something like “call”

[@tysoucy4379]

@@STOPPEDINCOLORADO😂

[@YouAreSoMadRN]

Dude this is genius Chama

[@imeaniguess.6963]

Chama 🗿

[@SouthpawJoe]

Always take a tiny step with my rear foot. But I'm gonna definitely try this in sparring.

[@xlegoat23x45]

This is something I haven’t seen but it’s extremely sneaky and effective. The fade back will disguise that foot steeping forward and they’ll think your out of range when your actually in range and are already loaded up for a counter. Extremely technical

[@aswani_deva]

This is something boxers have been doing for years, it's called pull counter

[@soratics7328]

@@aswani_devaexactly pereira does a lot of basic boxing in his fights, people aren’t used to mma fighters being good with their hands so they are so amazed by all this lmaoo.

[@matterking1]

Rocky and Crawford do this. So does Regis Prograis. Upper body movement distracts from lower body and you can creep into position.

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

@@aswani_deva Yea this is what Jaron Ennis is good at as well.

[@mtcuppers]

Ever since the first Adesanya MMA fight I've been saying this over and over: Alex is blessed with power but technically sound as well. He is a gamer and he loves to learn and develop his game. It's not just left hooks. If you think that's all he's about, you're not here to learn, you just want to have a narrative.

[@thatdude3977]

True, he's always grinding 😂 goku style. Even after fights, right back to it. Also taking that loss and coming back was another mental aspect, which most don't like too or even overcome and usually end up folding.

[@PedroHenrique-qr6os]

he is a Genius of stricking

[@gustavofagundes8994]

I remember back in the day people would say he had zero technique lol

[@lebenwielary7878]

He is so unconventional that many people thought it to be not good technique I also asked myself many times how this Shite even works for him

[@FeralWorker]

Gold. Also can't believe I've never seen this. AND it's one of those ones that's not intuitive. Thanks Gabriel

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

Woow, this was a must to learn for me Gabriel. I cannot believe someone like Alex Pereira would share that on his Instagram. Great to see and thank you so much for breaking this down, I will drill it and keep the tips in mind when sparring or fighting! 🥊

[@PrinceoftheVioletFlame]

When I first started boxing years ago I used to do the fade away to counter cross exactly like Pierra does it. And i got treated like I was crazy and wrong for it. Because it went against the fundamentals and how you are suppose to do it.

[@henry247]

Alex went in a podcast in Brazil where he talks abt going to different gyms at the start of his career and the coaches wanting to "correct" him but he always saw that as his style and he believes in his own style. Shame its in portuguese... and there's also a course recorded by Alex and Plínio where he teaches a few things of his footwork and this one on this video is just one of his sneaky techniques.

[@martialmusicman]

It honestly shouldn’t be considered against fundamentals just because it’s not traditional or conventional. You can still maintain proper punching technique, base, and defense. Shit updates slowly in striking unfortunately.

[@tyronebiggums5547]

Most open minded boxing coaches: Lol in all seriousness tho yeah this is a MAJOR problem with boxing seen it myself many times, unfortunately where I am I find it better off for me to train on my own and with a mate or 2 to spar every now and then. Because the coaches and clubs near me are exactly like that not to mention the care is not even there to begin with.

[@RyuSukuna]

@@tyronebiggums5547I’m 28. If I go to a gym and a coach keeps trying to correct me in something that I purposely do for whatever reason? I’d find another gym. Trying to mix in my own style with a mix of other martial arts that’s never been seen before. While I am a student of the game, that would be very annoying.

[@alvarohigino]

So what's the correct way?

[@P.Rose_frmchrchst]

OMG Pereira's defense is SO HIGH LEVEL!!!

[@theassassin5489]

this little detail is unbelivable, it truly is eye opening, fuck alex is so fricking smart

[@PowerPlayBRoficial]

Pereira is a legend, he gives you the illusion that you are doing good against him, let you hit him minimizing the damage to caught you and it's night night. You can see that he gets hit a lot, but most of the punches he is rolling with the punches to minimize the damage, and when he counters it's a hard hit, he uses lots of tricks to get openings, like jabbing the opponents hands to force the opponent to counter, then he avoids and counter back, its a very high fighting IQ.

[@user-nk8zx1yw8s]

this video and the one right before have been game-changers. please keep doing more of these technique / detail videos they really help

[@BJJMTF]

Pretty sure I saw this as an explanation from a Muay Thai style fade, if you wanna kick you push your hips forwards, if you wanna punch it’s a small step forward… might have been one of the Muay Thai libarary videos, I can’t remember

[@bizzzz]

Link if u find it brother ✌️

[@GGGxe]

ahhh somebody watches Sylvie 🔥🐐

[@LunaticReason]

@@GGGxeI watch Sylvie or used to I must have missed that one

[@GGGxe]

@@LunaticReason oh i just made that reference because @BJJMTF said it might have been one of the Muay Thai library videos

[@danielbelak145]

Can't wait to try that in sparring, already just trying it along with the video while standing against the wall makes it feel almost magical. Wow, the more you know.

[@HungVu-ec3jk]

Wow I missed this piece of knowledge, total game changer about distance and angles

[@joecoreano]

Coach dropping gems

[@naxplast06]

You definitely have arms that are way longer than "Bob's"

[@angellos5552]

😂😂😂

[@Pootie_Tang]

It's not the length of an arm, it's how you use it

[@skilledharmish]

Bob has small torso

[@Habib_Osman]

Yeah he's very rangey himself

[@hippie_4762]

Pereira's instructional on BJJFanatics is also fantastic, vaguely recall this being in there aswell. Though it isn't an unfair criticism that his style is very tall man oriented, most of his stuff works better with a height/range advantage. The losses in his kickboxing career have mostly been a result of that.

[@coachronhelpingtoheal7135]

The best teachers are always ready to learn from the right people. Well spoken Gabriel!

[@lastchance780]

pereira moves so efficiently. thanks for sharing this breakdown.

[@Therealdealllllll]

Adesanya also fights like this. The thing i love about these guys izzy and pereira. They have create their own style… we all know that kickboxing is guards up head behind guards jab, cross, hook and lowkick. That hand low and feinting is much better in my opinion… you keep your distance you can see every kick or jab coming and you can feint if necessary.

[@aarotron]

Thanks for sharing the golden nuggets! Amazed by this technique. I'm sure it went unnoticed by many because it somehow goes against our natural reflexes. These little tweaks do make huge differences!

[@chadchad4908]

man this is huge. thanks for sharing Gabriel !

[@AlexanderMoen]

that's a pretty sneaky setup. Will give it a try in my next sparring session

[@ZisisPethanis]

Floyd Mayweather has another tricky technique to control the distance for the fade to counter, but not sure how easy is it to use outside of boxing. What he does is baiting the jab by having his head a bit further in front of the center line, and that way, when he fades back, he just goes to a proper stance and is not bending back. That makes the counter faster, since he doesn't have to pop back to proper position, he is already there.

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

It also works in kickboxing with a sharp low kick defense. Typically I bait with the head and those that don't bite will try to low kick the lead leg. A sharp defense and a good return kick after blocking will discourage the kick so they'll go for the head.

[@mohawkaktownwarrior2540]

That really good life advice. Thanks man that hit the spot today for leaning something new everyday. Thank you.

[@__azzzul__]

Your humility Is amazing thank you for the video

[@gts013]

Saw this clip the other day! That small step forward while pulling is so sneaky!

[@FahrosXIV]

Awesome video dude. Definitely going to start practicing this. I don't use IG, so I wouldn't have seen this if it wasn't for you. Thanks! Also, can't wait to see you on the Ultimate Self Defense Championships next season! GO HARD brother!

[@BiBi-BaBy-Boo]

👏🧐 fantastic technique. Baby step forward on the lead leg, fade, and reload. Thanks for the break down. I've always admired his distance and control. Chama ❤💫

[@Falkov]

I love your content man, so tight, straightforward and edifying. Anyone who thinks they know everything there is to know about some field..is either the most spectacular mind I’ve never heard of or just delusional.

[@BigJohnson-g3j]

Martial arts is a lifetime learning experience. There is no upper limit, that is the best thing about it.

[@GreaterIntent]

I saw this short when he put it out and have been incorporating it every time i practice and spar since then!

[@l.k.1011]

Very very interesting! Thank you for that. And Poatan looks like a heavyweight in this sparring session. Massive.

[@Heyheyhey231]

I’m buying your strike ready package asap to support, thank you for your knowledge Gabe!!!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Amazing. Thank you so much. Everyone's support is greatly appreciated 🙏 And people seem to be very happy with the courses.

[@theironforce3000]

Good observation, I totally overlooked this watching a few of his clips that he posted a few days ago 🏹

[@zarifpromax6323]

It's just like the pull counter from Floyd's, but a bit adjustment

[@joostfloot5279]

Man I love martial arts so much, there's akways something new to learn.

[@David_Raab]

Real masters never end learning in any profession. Only idiots think they know everything.

[@irsh2786]

Woah great insights. It was in front on my eyes this whole time, but I did not notice it!

[@Dark-Light_Ascendin]

Thanx for all the badass tips!

[@CrusaderSlick]

This is actually gold, thank you Gabriel!

[@mattfillman1182]

Ewwww, that lil step forward is slick!!! Thats cool, thanks for sharing, man.

[@anthonygerber8261]

Excellent video. It's those tiny little details!

[@ivanrobles-nunez6120]

Hooking out like Mauricio Ruffy did this past weekend helps with the overstepping as an escape

[@jamescreavalle7451]

I like the new intro! nice and snappy. Great vid as well of course

[@moneymike7982]

Thanks Gabriel Varga

[@waltersteyger1215]

Learned that very early with sparring a boxer. Little guy but hit me like a sledge hammer. He learned me this trick.

[@refinedwaffler4491]

He does the same in his signature walkout. Even as someone who struggles to get in range, it works every damn time.

[@sitrony.s830]

I jave been watching his youtjbe channel for a year now there is some great tips to learn. Specially the weight on the back leg !

[@MrJrhzues]

its absolutely brilliant of a principle, its covering the distance, moving your head off center, torque preparation for counter punch, in essence it reminds me of a slip, but backwards...lolol..

[@blakerunyon8523]

Yes! Gabe back with the actual golden tidbits! Thanks so much champ!

[@provocativehypnosis843]

Nice distinction. thanks for sharing.

[@douglasbaiense]

man, that is GENIUS because is so counter intuitive.

[@IvanLabrie]

Great stuff, Gabriel! I suppose Mayweather already does this but in a slightly different way, he widens his base moving his front foot a half step forward, then sits with his weight more on the front foot to tease the opponent before pulling back to return a cross as a counter.

[@Gcarrington820]

Im not even a fighter but i love this technique just to keep in the back of my mind to have in the arsenal, absolutely dope thanks.

[@Teatowelman-u7c]

Bro do you actually train and practice it? 😅

[@matthewlambert7510]

Thanks Gabriel!

[@DragosNowitzki]

I saw GSP explain something similar in a video some time ago… but he was closing in the distance first, then fading back to create the illusion to his opponent that he was in a safe range, but due to his feet position he could still explode forward with a jab or Superman punch and catch them clean. It also helps that he has arms long as a gorilla, lol.

[@tucsonmaui]

I see Alex Pereira videos.. I click on it immediately 😊

[@justinAclark2075]

I have been using this for a long time, but instead of as a way to dodge and then strike back, it's a dodge where the counter takes place simultaneously. The easiest and most consistent way is using southpaw stance, as a counter to the jab. Use a looping right haymaker, at the same moment that you step your right foot inward and forward, and roll your midsection and neck diagonally backwards. So you're stepping in, rotating stance, and rolling with the punch all at the same time. But adding this version seems like a brilliant idea to me

[@kalidwapur]

Him explaining that while actively fighting show he has no fear. His next opponent will know the tech but pereira doesn’t care he's that confident

[@enriquedelacruz9585]

Gabriel always dropping gems.🔥

[@magicboi4289]

thats some crazy knowledge thanks for sharing

[@RandyDaGamer]

This is perfect. I was just thinking about the perfect jab/cross counter.

[@phillip4307]

Just another martial arts contribution by the legend gabriel Varga

[@SrideKaoda]

Chama

[@paparen1937]

Nao chama

[@SrideKaoda]

@paparen1937 HUH

[@paparen1937]

@@SrideKaoda 🗿

[@theMovementSamurai]

Awesome! Just pure gold!

[@steffanoherrera395]

he use this Hands down to lure the rival into hitbox Space.

[@elixir418]

Brilliant!!! Thx Sir

[@slvshy666]

Saw an explanation of some adasanya footage that went over similar concepts. Adasanya is also really good at evading a strike while putting his body in a place that allows him to counter quickly and with power. I feel like Israel is a little bit more flexible in the upper body though he looks like hes fighting on his heel leaning back but his momentum is carrying him forward.

[@kenis77]

Fascinating. When I slip the jab to counter with a 2,3...i slide my foot forward at the same time that my head moves. I imagine its similar to the pull counter.

[@fabian13333]

Thanks. Chama

[@on007]

Thanks Varga.

[@fiestastboost5788]

Might depend on who sparring vs & what they train in. Sparring high guard knowledgable boxers with that lean back cross if you dont rattle them with that cross, next time you lean back & they pick its coming they block it and press forward with continuous punches while your off balance. Could use it drawing them in do the small step forward lean cross then immediately after step+ pivot away from their power hand & reset

[@happiestman978]

Floyd does something similar when he pull counters. But he does a split step, where he widens his stance with his front and back foot while pulling of the punch.

[@cutthroatmangler6022]

Poatan is the definition of learning by doing. Just infinite experience

[@imeaniguess.6963]

That actually is really good advice.

[@ragequittinggaming2342]

Kind of like in martial arts movies or shows the old master is still a beast. because of the years of knowledge even if the body fades.

[@naui12]

This is something Willie Pep would do with his footwork just usually off a slip instead of off a fadeback

[@-Kreger-]

So simple and genius

[@Penumbralvision]

You see this sometimes in full contact Karate, but I think it's usually accompanied by a jab as you're twisting in that kind of fade This is really interesting because I think by not jabbing you can see a little bit more and your opponent isn't going to be as skittish since you didn't throw a strike yet. Then suddenly that cross comes out and it's the only thing you're focused on, so it's really scary.

[@AnSturbin]

For real this is next level stuff. Genius

[@omba1642]

Thank you Gabrial varga senpie Chama

[@max19004]

Thank you 🙏

[@moredown1303]

great video as always my guy

[@cjamesholliday4748]

Dang this makes me realize that I was loading up my back leg too much on those outside slip. This totally make sense

[@Paul-q3m7k]

Super slick for sure . Alex is a monster

[@Lisa-yu7bn]

Great technique ❤🙏

[@psychkick666]

thank u Pereira !

[@thersten]

Imma try this on my geometry teacher. Teach him good angles. 💥

[@Blacksheepis500]

I’m going to try to incorporate this into my close range spinning back heel kick, or maybe even a head kick or elbow

[@shallowkal]

Just tested it after a lifetime of doing it the traditional way. It takes a few minutes to get the feel for it, BUT... taking that quarter step forward feels so much more aggressive and planted to throw the right within range. Also feels like I can get it off alot faster before they can throw the inevitable left hook follow up.

[@eraserbuddy213]

thanks coach!

[@AltafAnsari-uq3md]

Good one ❤

[@Liminallunatic]

The extra long step is viable if you are comfortable with elbows, or take downs

[@sevakk.939]

Thanks!!!!!

[@SimoNikolov]

Man thats awesome

[@mrfarax4944]

That's so sneaky just mind-blowing