UFC Fighters Explain “Just How DANGEROUS is Alex Pereira?”

Alex "Poatan" Pereira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer.
Pereira currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where Alex is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Alex Pereira has been in the UFC for just two years. And now he has won championships in two weight classes.
Pereira stopped Jiri Prochazka via TKO at 4:08 of the second round Saturday night in the main event of UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden. With the win, Pereira captured the vacant UFC light heavyweight championship, making him the ninth two-division champion in UFC history. He was previously the UFC middleweight champion earlier this year.
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#UFC #MMA

[@mmaglobal11]

MMA Fans, PLEASE HIT LIKE ON THE VIDEO

[@jaycruzsemple]

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[@OmnipotentSpud]

In a way, I think he saved mma. He made revenge cool again. He made striking cool again. Instead of going down in weight classes, he went up. Dude wants all that fire.

[@OneHourShower]

Love the take.

[@0xp556]

I also love that his striking looks really bad, in mma at least. He dosent really pivot or open his hips at all, yet the leg kicks can give you CTE 😂😂😂

[@Mrvicious999]

He is a legend . Not goat tier but a legend.

[@Julian_bandz77]

made mma world wide again , makes it talked about even by boxers !!!

[@dylanhagsauce8629]

Revenge was always cool, dude.

[@allthegoal1643]

Becoming two division champ in two different sports That's some gangsta level shit

[@windytv7511]

Eventually he’ll have a black belt in BJJ and probably a belt in boxing before he turns 45 lol talk about ride off into the sunset type story he created for himself

[@victorwisp]

just wishing him good health... it'll be awesome to see him boxe at 50

[@gs-nq6mw]

Theres nothing gangster about having discipline ssnd working hard lol

[@allthegoal1643]

@@gs-nq6mw bhai baat wahi boli maine kehne ka tarika thoda casual h

[@CuongNguyen-xw8qu]

Kickboxing and MMA are not "two different sports"

[@Jack-fr9bk]

He Defeats Izzy 3 out of 4 fights and comes in and beats every single guy that's also beat Izzy. Alex is a nightmare and the humble underdog hero we needed.

[@Helldog6]

He also beat every single guy that beat Izzy in Kickboxing too, with the exception of 1.

[@hatredinfinite4753]

​@@Helldog6the brutal KO was also Izzy's last kickboxing fight, so the case could be made that Alex retired him from kickboxing too.

[@ashleyalexander7388]

The only way to beat him is to force him back and take him down and try to do ground and pound... but he's great at defence so I don't know. Can you take him down and hold him down for 5 rounds without getting your legs blasted and avoiding the left hook... or knees, who knows.

[@betterdrugsthanyours]

He’s a refreshing reincarnation of the old guard in many ways. So much so that even though he speaks virtually 0 English he’s a fan favorite for both his accolades in the ring AND his personality.

[@arthurkassardjian5172]

Let's give him some props for the "come to daddy", his English is not absolutely zero anymore 🤣

[@MrWardooo]

0 English Living in the US with german wife xD

[@NerdChannelBrasil]

@@MrWardooo Poatan things

[@pedrovskidantini2324]

@@MrWardoooshe is brazilian dummy. A lot of brazilians descend from europeans

[@VIVERBEM-eo1xr]

There's a recent interview which Anderson Silva says that if you hit Alex you could get hurt because Alex's body is different

[@cristianomurbachpires1575]

I saw that. Anderson Silva only said good things about Pereira 🙏🔥

[@rodrigocampos7586]

"CHEIO DE QUINA", JAILTON MALHADINHO PESO PESADO

[@leonardopab5]

@@rodrigocampos7586 "Full of corners" - I don't know if that translates well to English but yea, that is Pereira. He is rock solid. Few openings. Hard body. Thick bones.

[@benhuang2347]

Some fighters are warriors others are businessmen. For me the warrior mentality is that one has unfinished business, no matter the opponents position, wants to settle it. Izzy isn't in the best position, yet Alex is offering him a fight. When Alex was chasing Izzy, he was saying he didn't do enough. It's clear to me who's the warrior and who's the businessman.

[@CanonArmQB]

Wow! If Izzy didn’t give him the chance he isn’t here. How was he fast-tracked if Izzy didn’t expedite it. It’s cool to hate on Izzy now but he never ducked the Alex smoke.

[@jonipuig2634]

Nah Izzy could have dodged him to date and he'd still prolly be champion

[@kanethesevenfootmonster868]

​@@jonipuig2634Strickland.......

[@lordskysixss]

@@CanonArmQB Izzy gave him a chance? Bruh, Alex earned his shot, not to mention he had already beaten Izzy in Kickoxing twice. Sure, Izzy talked sh1t and that fired up Alex to start MMA, so no, it wasn't a "chance", he literally just talked sh1t and 100% regrets it after losing his belt for Poatan.

[@RonMcdon.]

@@lordskysixss and then izzy got the belt back via KO. and yes he the fuck did get fast tracked to the belt because izzy cleaned out the div and it made for a great story line. izzy isnt ducking, he badly needs a break, he was the most active champ in years.

[@CASKETCRUSHER23]

Man what a blessed time to be alive. Makes me feel happy this warrior is getting the respect and love he deserves POATAN IS SPECIAL!!!!!

[@WarriorPleb]

Izzy threw some shade in 1 interview and manifested a guy in a bar to achieve things he couldn't. God Damn.

[@DomSte128]

"Alex Pereira is amateur, Alex Pereira is a master of nothing" Imagine saying that to the first two division champion of Glory Kickboxing.

[@VISC3RA]

He is an amateur in the sport of MMA, it takes years for someone like him to get that what he achieved in MMA short span of time, most people with his record are still fighting in prelimery, that's what Chael means.

[@magdimahgoub4129]

I believe he was mentioning the amount of talent Alex possess to be able to achieve what he has done without the traditional training and black belts associated with mma. But none of that matters when you’re a glory kickboxing champion which would be considered a 5th degree black belt in striking

[@constantinelycouris2325]

i get what Chael is TRYING to say. but his direct quote is absolutely not defendable. Master of nothing?? Chael just stop it jesus

[@dantesapprentice4581]

@@constantinelycouris2325 I do hope people realise that Chael isn't automatically right about everything. He's a decorated fighter, but he gets things wrong too. On top of this, I believe he's very good at saying things deliberately in a manner to rile up a response out of people. It's part of his persona, and I think it's how he gets people to pay attention to what he says. Pereira is absolutely a master striker. Zero doubts about that.

[@jbatts834]

@@dantesapprentice4581they dick ride him, imagine if anyone else said what chael said, majority of comments would be calling him an idiot.

[@warrendunn4276]

It's time to give Alex his respect. I thought Jiri was gonna take him down and submit him but boy was I wrong. I can't doubt Alex anymore so let's see where it goes.

[@user-ns8ex2bb9j]

I ❤ the fact after he lost 2 Izzy he wanted to fight him. Essentially saying " it ain't over. It ain't never over. Not as long as I breathe air. It ain't over, so get that out ur head izzy."

[@smoketj4830]

I want that left hook - Max 🤣🤣

[@alexgonzalez8954]

Max would eat that left hook 🪝

[@Makai77]

These video's are great. The highlights with the fighters quotes. And the subtle music bed underneath. Well produced. Alex Pereira has resting badass face and I respect that.

[@aaronpelsma542]

170 🐐 GSP. 185 🐐 THE Spider 205 JJ POUND FOR POUND GOAT Alex Poatan

[@Hippiesaint]

People’s champ iconic inspirational 🎉

[@jion7242]

"Master of nothing" Alex is literally the best kickboxer in the history of pro kickboxing

[@johnbuck9701]

I know. It's obvious that the UFC ain't the peak.

[@hennyspiderman9974]

One of the best* he’s not the best

[@zGJungle]

@@hennyspiderman9974 He was the best, the belts prove it, can never be taken away from him, champ for life.

[@FFS33]

This dude accoplished more in 1 year than Izzy his entire mma career

[@The_Eagle_Official]

rent free

[@Notmintvr]

@@The_Eagle_Officialthat’s what I’m saying, Alex living rent free in Izzy’s head forever. 3-1 in head to head competition, kod Strickland who completely dominated Izzy, beat Jan who ragdolled Izzy, than went on to win a 2nd belt which Izzy never could do. 2 division glory kickboxing champ, now 2 division UFC champ.. Greatest combat athlete of all time it’s crazy.

[@ThaTruth223]

@@Notmintvrall the fake praise because y’all hate the next man is a bitch trait

[@tristannolan85]

he hasnt defended a belt once...how many times did izzy do it?

[@FFS33]

@@tristannolan85 How many years Izzy has fought in the UFC? How much time he spent as champion? Ask that yourself

[@PhoenixBlacke]

Alex is one of the scariest dudes I've ever seen fight. When I seen that he was coming to the Ufc I knew they were in trouble. I'd love to have seen him vs Jones at 205 5 years ago.

[@cmurphy0707]

We should see it soon.

[@robsondeoliveiradeoliveira6811]

Poatan . The best of The best. 👊👊

[@user-cd1to9pt5f]

Imagine if professor Glover brings in Pennsylvania heavyweight wrestlers to work on take down defense. Alex with heavy sprawls? He cleans out the division. So much talent in PA to tap into - right next door and inexpensive.

[@U-mann]

Much respect that Jamahal Hill actually wants to fight Alex Pereira as opposed to having an easy route to the throne as LHW king. The mindset of guys like Hill, Jiri, Volkanovski etc. is what makes the sport so enticing to watch. 👊🏻

[@victorfrancisco2119]

Jamal is gonna get ko,d

[@fatherpapi6765]

Wanting to fight him and knowing he doesn’t have much of a choice aren’t the same thing☠️bruv is scared as shit and tries so hard to hide it with that fake ass tough guy shit😂

[@234i9]

wtf are you talking about. He is the interim champ. Jamal has to fight him for a title.

[@user-fs5sx2uh2h]

I think so too. @@victorfrancisco2119

[@loiveir]

Fighting Alex is the easy route to the belt, if he wanted the hard way he would come back against Jiri first, when Hill was champion he refused to fight Alex saying that he need to fight someone else first

[@mairuspk]

Poatan constitution is due to his genetics and childhood working fixing truck tires using big hammers, in Brazil.

[@MURKYDEEP]

😅bispings a legend man, also jeezus christ, look at poatan next to fury, dude's massive

[@danimarques2011]

Alex is like the bosses in souls games. You attack him, he takes it, he attacks you, you die.

[@JJ-ks3mo]

😂😂 them soul bosses used to have me mad as heck especially bed of chaos

[@VISC3RA]

Pereira brings that boss fight aura with him, facing him is the ultimate test as long it’s staying on the feet

[@samidarwish86]

Alex is Chuck Norris’s only boogeyman

[@callmegoodevening6635]

Alex is REAL warrior my bros.. he's from a culture that still honors that in a very real way. Humble is the lion, he knows he's the lion and doesn't have to roar for everyone to know. enuff said. 💯 💪 👊

[@goose5462]

Best part of the video is Gizzy watched it and is the reason this beast is in the UFC, nice work Gizzy. Bonus, no more cringe for a few years, much appreciated gizzy.

[@xmts7840]

Poatan is truly one of a kind. I always enjoy watching him fight. And, last but not least, he deserves all the credit because he clearly earned it.

[@LionBsl20]

I just want you to know that your the main or only channel I listen to predictions for because of your flow of people talking and the background music. I feel in it.

[@mmaglobal11]

Appreciate that so much :)

[@d.6786]

Alex is inspiring. When was the last time a fighter made us feel that way?

[@firstname-qq3xp]

khabib

[@d.6786]

@@firstname-qq3xp Facts.

[@eastwaters4082]

Literally Khabib, Aldo, Pettis, Ngannou, Cormier, list goes on bruh.

[@d.6786]

@@eastwaters4082 Most of those happened years ago or weren’t that inspiring. Khabib definitely. Aldo I can’t even think of what moment you’re referring to that inspired us. Same with Pettis. Ngannou fought mma over a year ago and it wasn’t that shocking or inspiring that he won. Cormier fought and lost years ago. Good try

[@TheMrSatyricon]

​@@firstname-qq3xpYeah, I was very inspired when he jumped out if cage in rage. And with all his moments outside of octagon when he pushed some fighters with all his team. I stated then I will state this now, you cant deal with fking monkey inside you.

[@guts7152]

the calmness of this guy inside a fight its absolutely terryfing. make no sense. generational talent.

[@caiovilarino]

Chama!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@Juxtoposethevision]

“I think I’ll take up kickboxing and give up drinking… …also gonna need a blue Lamborghini.”

[@bazilroth7533]

Huge fan. Absolute legend.

[@user-ol2es6oo9x]

he kicked champs ass and stole our hearts---thats true real champ

[@rachael9810]

When will Sonnen finally figure out Alex’s name is PEREIRA not PIERA. Who’s scared to tell him that’s not his name LOL 😆

[@Sacawave]

Its fine, you guys never say it correctly anyway

[@lostammo9026]

He is great 👍🏻

[@A-ROD-oe8wl]

He has acknowledged that he's 35 , i think he has 2 or 3 good years left hopefully he makes some cool title defenses 💯

[@watylatobias5115]

Chama...👊

[@vishkiller23]

He is quadruple champion. Might retire as the greatest combat athlete ever

[@joshuabrian3802]

wouldnt be suprise if he dicide to bulk up and win the heavyweight ttile too

[@glenn3646]

man I wanna see him go heavyweight and challenge Jones

[@kreculjkreculj]

His kick reminds me of a debilitating kick i saw on the kuro-obi world channel, where the karate master kicks you in the thigh, on the outside, but it has a specific stance and motion, and ofc, the target(it's done by Kikuno Katsunori, MMA fighter).

[@stevendemoniac]

Man, I can't say enough good things about Poatan. The guy is such a breath of fresh air in MMA.

[@lucianolodi8653]

🔥

[@AirLancer]

5:44 Jeez, that left hook literally made his opponent look like he got launched by a cannon.

[@StephenDoty84]

6:07 "his left hook" - video clip shows KO by right cross. ha.

[@darrenhenderson7076]

I've watched him for years before UFC and knew if he could defend a take down which is a learnable skill he would be good and his power is like the kid at school who just dominated everyone at every sport activities and Alex is that guy but hes not a bully a hole and seems very nice has a nice aura around him and the people around him are very nice people also and he will just get better and better and it will be hard for anyone to take that leg kick and left hook and move forward but he is older and started much later than I think he should in mma

[@andrewforrest9980]

People should go back and watch his Glory fights. The big fella was already a legend in kickboxing before he thought about the Ufc.

[@darrenhenderson7076]

@@andrewforrest9980 yea seen a lot of them imagine him coming to if back then how good he'd be now he would be three titles holder at UFC and probably never heard of bones

[@W3llplay3d]

Alex ALWAYs SPAR heavyweight pro boxers.. i hope alex win the HW belt soon.....

[@DarthJarJarBinks_]

Alex simply is build different

[@sirBEASTYB]

Did Sonnen really call Alex and amateur??? 😂😂😂

[@chromelalumel8855]

He sure did but you have to listen to his whole arguement he's complimenting alex

[@daniswift415]

Sean says it the best minimal words 😂

[@Jose-db3hg]

POATAN CARA MASHU!!!!!

[@CravenMoorhead888]

my goat

[@saintsocky1346]

The reasons hes loved is because hes scary and fearless. The majority of fans prefer strikers and thats exactly what alex specializes in. He walks people down and strikes with powerful precision. This is what many fans want. Alex v jiri was real ufc for once.

[@tiagomed18]

CHAMA ☠️🇧🇷

[@vman7472]

One of the greatest combat flights ov all time 😮😅😅😅

[@St.petersEye]

Fighter of the year.

[@865style]

What he's accomplished in the ufc in such a short time has never been done before. He's gonna go up to heavyweight and he will win in heavyweight as well. Zero doubt in my mind. Zero. He will carry that power to heavyweight as well. The only person who will beat him is jon jones. But i see Pereira going after jones after jones fights stipe. Or whoever wins that fight.

[@niallwatts789]

It's a tall order to beat Aspinall

[@manavloksingh8106]

☝️✍️ AP is one of the most powerful personalitiey in history of ufc 🙏🇮🇳 fan fr Rajasthan

[@zidane9958]

Chael Sonnen took the UFC belt to a candlelit dinner, hoping to spark a romantic connection. They enjoyed a delightful meal. Swept away by the allure of the night, Sonnen escorted the championship belt to its home. At the doorstep, eager for a romantic finale and with a twinkle in his eyes, he mustered the courage to ask for a kiss. However, the belt, playing hard to get, hit Chael with a firm, "Let's just be friends." Adding to the complexity, the drunk and coked-up Jon Jones entered the scene, and the belt seemed more than willing to let Jon demonstrate his submission skills, allowing him inside the house. Despite being friendzoned by the UFC belt, Sonnen pleaded for entrance and the chance to watch. The belt, feeling a bit compassionate, allowed Chael to sit on a chair, quietly observing from the sidelines. So there Chael sat, in the corner of the bedroom, a hopeful spectator in his own romantic saga, watching Jon Jones smoothly submit the belt repeatedly. In an unexpected turn of events, Francis Ngannou and Anderson Silva joined the octagonal love affair. The UFC belt, feeling generous, invited them to showcase their ground-and-pound. After three intense, sweat-drenched hours, Chael Sonnen, still sitting in his spectator chair, couldn't resist his hopeful daydreams. He envisioned himself cleaning up the octagonal aftermath, realizing, with a salty taste in his mouth, this was the only way he could come close to the UFC belt.

[@whatever4822]

lol he looked same height as tyson fury

[@luizeduardoviegas336]

Brazilian proud

[@fabriciosecco1125]

Brasil é o criador de lendas no UFC

[@danielbentley7117]

It's pronounced Alex Peheira, not "Pierra".

[@hankxiong4059]

Its crazy to think he came in at in his mid 30s with superb striking offense but is so dangerous!

[@johntorres7127]

He took the fast track😂 he prob took one of the longest roads to get where he is

[@ThaTruth223]

got a ranked opponent after beating 2 unranked fighters. then boom title shot, gets knocked out then bam in a #1 contender fight in the next division. there’s no faster way than that

[@pachvandio]

Alex Poatan, o pai do Adesanya.

[@AC-jh3pn]

I hate that they sat fast tracked he out in a ton of work in the kickboxing world . Obviously different promotion but still work!

[@Slivdawg77]

He should just of won Fighter of the year!! I love Sean just my opinion that means nothing!

[@JohnDoe-pc5fq]

They act like him being a k-1 champion and killing people isn’t mma training.

[@Massuu221]

How does he fit in that lambo

[@kolyxix]

There should be mortal combat video game character for Alex,

[@canarrri]

"ALEX PIERA" new fighter unlocked🔓...Chael

[@FrostyFTL]

Would you rather: Take one of his left hooks or 3 calf kicks at 100%™ 😂😂

[@no.one0]

Alex "Dark Side" Pereira 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrWardooo]

Sonnen be like "Alex PIERA"

[@BinaryMekhanika]

Who is Alex P-era? This guy Chael is talking about?

[@uwu_commrade1682]

You can say he was fast tracked which has some truth to it if we are being honest, but when he gets fast tracked and actually wins you cant deny what he did

[@ElLen.Fazzueli]

I didn't saw prime Anderson Silva live, but I'm glad I'm here seeing Alex Pereira through UFC. Will he become triple?

[@user-qn9tb9yk1o]

Soon to be 3 champ

[@timkochar1313]

This guy rejuvenated the UFC. I hope he’s getting paid what he’s worth.

[@TV93412nc]

People forget alex periera is the same height as jon jones…🥶👀

[@henriquemangualde5917]

"Alex Piera"😂

[@MicaiahBenElijah]

Chael gets it. He’s the only one that gets Alex’s name right.

[@hermitrob5481]

Love Whittakers quote "it's not he hasn't earned it one way or the other. He's lived in the ring" Yes he may have been fast tracked in the UFC but no one can say that man hasn't paid his dues. Well they can say it but it would inaccurate.

[@oldmedstudent1750]

So many people were doubting him, claiming he was one dimensional and that kickboxing wouldn't help him at all. Look at him now.

[@tonymontana7097]

Jamhal is way in over his head if he thinks he can beat Poatan

[@markomaric903]

Strickland explained it the best:"...but the difference is, the man touches you, and you just f... die" 😂

[@avl1000]

Who is that Alex "Piera" that Chael talks so much about?

[@crackingtbone1211]

Chael was kind of right though. Alex really was just THAT good bro. It's kind of a backhanded compliment, but its not an insult.

[@mmd3585]

"Alex Piera"

[@SnailHatan]

Alex Pierra

[@naturalmulundu8611]

I think jamal has a chance because pereira has no head movement and little head protection .....

[@cjputasso]

"I can hit him, the difference is if he touches u you die" 😂

[@Phantom-wu9su]

"Alex Pee-era- Alex Pee-era... Alex Peera..."

[@andrewforrest9980]

Izzy must be so pissed that this monster has come into the UFC, and basically relegated Izzy to being just another very good fighter. Unfortunately for Izzy, he will never match Alex's accomplishments.

[@walterwhite0107]

Alex piyera

[@StephenDoty84]

Think how open the long skinny toothpick legs of Jon Jones are for that CALF kick.