What Makes Alex Pereira One Of The WORLD’S BEST STRIKERS!? | UFC 295

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Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

Stephen Wonderboy Thompson

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@WonderboyMMA
@WonderboyMMA Жыл бұрын
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@JLPPRODUCTIONS-ql4ur
@JLPPRODUCTIONS-ql4ur Жыл бұрын
stephen sold out to draft kings lol
@radesaul
@radesaul Жыл бұрын
Something always irks me about you promoting gambling. I think you can do better.
@JLPPRODUCTIONS-ql4ur
@JLPPRODUCTIONS-ql4ur Жыл бұрын
@@radesaul to be fair he put a disclaimer in the description about gambling
@halvorsonmx
@halvorsonmx Жыл бұрын
How much does fear affect striking? Alex does not appear at all to be scared of getting hit and this makes me think it allows him to stay in the pocket when necessary or better set up counter strikes. Like how Conor will just stick his chin out there and let them get oh so close or even Aldo absolutely nailed him but he was content with that to land his more effective counter strike. I know when I box I hate getting hit so much I seem to dwell on it then get lit up lol
@radesaul
@radesaul Жыл бұрын
@@JLPPRODUCTIONS-ql4ur I hear ya,
@rodrigocolaziol3427
@rodrigocolaziol3427 Жыл бұрын
The last guy who said that Poatan only has the left hook was Jason Wilnes who ended up losing after a kick to the head and a knee. in a Middleweight Title match on Glory
@jayn6943
@jayn6943 Жыл бұрын
I think I remember that. Didn't Pereira say before the fight that he was going to make sure NOT to K.O him with the left hook?
@swanny3184
@swanny3184 Жыл бұрын
didn’t jason wilnes say that alex wasn’t a complete kickboxer and just a boxer because of his background, i don’t remember him saying anything specific about the left hook
@rodrigocolaziol3427
@rodrigocolaziol3427 Жыл бұрын
@@swanny3184 Yeah, he said that, but everyone knew he was talking about left hook and straight right hand
@curiosidadesimportantes
@curiosidadesimportantes Жыл бұрын
@@swanny3184 Pereira is well-known by the left hook but he knocked out a lot of people with straights and knees. I think Pereira is one of the best or the best striker currently in UFC. if he is in a good day Saturday it will be a long night for Jiri.
@colefernandes2369
@colefernandes2369 Жыл бұрын
Short* night
@toryshafer1961
@toryshafer1961 Жыл бұрын
Alex is the definition of fearing a man who practiced the same kick 10,000 times
@ByproductRebelMind
@ByproductRebelMind Жыл бұрын
BINGO!!! Better to practice ONE kick 1000 times than 1000 different kicks ONLY one time..
@suckmynose000
@suckmynose000 Жыл бұрын
@@mohamb3785d Watch literally any top muay thai striker throughout history. Lerdsila, Saenchai, Tawanchai in One Championship. MMA is the best combat sport but as far as skill it's nothing compared to elite muay thai or kickboxing
@Nausicaaaa
@Nausicaaaa 11 ай бұрын
Paulo Costa landed two head kicks against Romero and Whittaker with all his strength and they didn't go down or go down If we talk about the variety of leg kicks, maybe Paulo Costa has more, maybe And that doesn't mean anything. Efficiency yes Poatan's style is a style to be efficient, not plastic.
@comphd6155
@comphd6155 10 ай бұрын
​@@ByproductRebelMindJust practice 1000 kicks 1000 times
@dianeaustin2414
@dianeaustin2414 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, Bruce Lee quotation
@garrusv
@garrusv Жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention leg kicks? There’s no telegraph due to his squared stance, and this was crucial in his dismantling of Izzy. I believe it will prove vital in his fight against Jiri as well if he can time Jiri’s stance changes with low kicks.
@AirLancer
@AirLancer Жыл бұрын
I definitely think his loss to Izzy definitely made him more patient once he has his cornered opponent, example being his last fight with Jan, rather than immediately going for the kill which cost him.
@draco2xx
@draco2xx Жыл бұрын
i really want pereira to ko jiri to silence the critics, they really think jiri will finish pereira😂
@kookofo
@kookofo Жыл бұрын
right on the money! wish it wasn’t an early stoppage tho
@lucbas171
@lucbas171 Жыл бұрын
Vim do futuro para dizer que você estava certo!
@yoitsvenus616
@yoitsvenus616 Жыл бұрын
​@@AirLanceron the money, alex was a patient killer last night
@kinantantjiptawirawan1326
@kinantantjiptawirawan1326 Жыл бұрын
his low kicks is the baddest, watch closely him vs Izzy and Jan how he dismantles 2 of the ufc best leg kickers ever has, unreal
@definitelynosebreather
@definitelynosebreather Жыл бұрын
The fact Izzy trained a lot to defend them in their second UFC fight and still couldn't deal with it is pretty insane
@BombsAF
@BombsAF Жыл бұрын
Jan spent the whole first round holding a body triangle, his legs were completely gassed. he started to defend them a lot better in the third round
@alex.l5732
@alex.l5732 Жыл бұрын
Jan use technique with wrapping ankle and make it easier. Maybe good for UFC standard but for kickboxing standard or Muay Thai not impressive.
@narellano4726
@narellano4726 Жыл бұрын
Best way to defend a leg kick is to counter with a straight. Jiris got speed so let’s if he can do it
@nicolasoliveira4903
@nicolasoliveira4903 Жыл бұрын
​@@narellano4726no he cant. First leg kick droped Jiri
@definitelynosebreather
@definitelynosebreather Жыл бұрын
You gave a lower note because he doesn't switches stances, while he destroyed Jiri legs **because** he was timing perfectly Jiri's stances switches. While he does have a minimalist arsenal, he keeps managing to land the leg kicks and left hook in every single fight. It's time to stop ranking strikers by variety of strikes, efficient use of strikes are way more important than diversifying for the sake of diversity.
@prajwal1386
@prajwal1386 Жыл бұрын
this was before that jiri fight
@pedrohca
@pedrohca Жыл бұрын
"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." - Bruce Lee
@definitelynosebreather
@definitelynosebreather Жыл бұрын
​@@prajwal1386I know, it's just to say how bad this video aged.
@curiosidadesimportantes
@curiosidadesimportantes Жыл бұрын
If envoy was a person = Thompson 😂 Alex came from kickboxing and got two belts in two divisions beating only Champs: Adesanya, Sean Strickland, Blachowicz, Jiri Projaska... That dude is a BEAST!
@curiosidadesimportantes
@curiosidadesimportantes Жыл бұрын
​@@definitelynosebreatherspecially tonight after Thompson getting finished 😂
@CaughtInp
@CaughtInp Жыл бұрын
Love how Kickboxers are taking UFC by storm. Poatan, Izzy, and obviously Wonderboy. Always been a big fan of Kickboxing, especially the elite of the elite!
@MrDrop442
@MrDrop442 Жыл бұрын
They really need to stay having muay Thai fights like one... I absolutely love pure muay Thai fights and I know the ufc audience would probably be skeptical at first but give them a few good bangers and everyone will be on board.
@CaughtInp
@CaughtInp Жыл бұрын
he has roughly 20+ pro kickboxing fights and nearly 40 amateur kickboxing fights, Id say hes a kickboxer.. and him not being a elite striker.. thats your opinion. @@AntiZionistsEatShit
@jakekunz5168
@jakekunz5168 Жыл бұрын
@@AntiZionistsEatShitur right jailton almeida is a TRUE kickboxer
@LeonardoMoreira-pz3qu
@LeonardoMoreira-pz3qu Жыл бұрын
@@AntiZionistsEatShit He's from Karate
@alex.l5732
@alex.l5732 Жыл бұрын
They are sort of descendants of Mirko crocop, one of first elite kickboxer doing well in MMA developed the southpaw open stance style Islam makhachev use. It was at a time Japan had at same time best kickboxing organizations in the world and best MMA organizations (K1 and pride FC) so cross promotion was easy (with special event K1 vs pride with crocop vs wanderlei Silva 1. To bring directly best strikers of the planet was easy to experiment. Many kickboxer helped improve MMA striking level as coach as well, Ernesto hoost even helped Fedor Emelianenko to prepare crocop fight .
@MorAodhan
@MorAodhan Жыл бұрын
Izzy sold Pereira the possum play, Poatan thought Izzy was hurt like in the first fight and felt comfortable with hands low. Only way Izzy was going to win that and he did it. However, you can't fool Pereira again like that.
@lucbas171
@lucbas171 Жыл бұрын
Por isso o Izzy não luta com ele novamente
@Alexander-sy3oe
@Alexander-sy3oe Жыл бұрын
They’re not in the same weight class
@6zek3842pw
@6zek3842pw Жыл бұрын
They both amazing fighters but izzy was winning their first UFC fight. Izzy sold his own fight by allowing him to pressure him to the fence
@curiosidadesimportantes
@curiosidadesimportantes Жыл бұрын
Well he already won 3x against the dude... Obviously his brain probably was too comfortable but like you said... Alex is way more careful now. We saw that specially against Blachowicz he got him wobble a little bit in the end of round 2 and he didn't get crazy trying to finish
@Leontor1234
@Leontor1234 Жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention his energy maintenance: he really picks his shots and doesnt waste much energy.
@tystick14
@tystick14 Жыл бұрын
Poatan gets hate because people think his only claim to fame is an Izzy win or two. But really Poatan is beautiful to watch and really likeable too when you start watching more of the content he makes himself
@alex.l5732
@alex.l5732 Жыл бұрын
Agree I love kickboxing and always cheer for poatan but also a fan of Jiri prochazka since 2016 (Rizin) and saw him evolve from Rizin champion in Japan to UFC champ, can't choose a side for this fight .if Vadim Nemkov could come to UFC it would be great
@gabrielspohr1333
@gabrielspohr1333 Жыл бұрын
If he could learn english the whole usa would love him, he is a simple hunble guy
@alex.l5732
@alex.l5732 Жыл бұрын
@@gabrielspohr1333 in golden age K1 or pride FC you could not speak Japanese or not trash talk and become a superstar. For MMA wanderlei Silva or crocop were crazy popular and for K1 Andy hug was the most popular. (They all did many tv shows movies, tv series appearances, commercial.... Mirko crocop even met japanese prime minister at the time
@Fusslar
@Fusslar Жыл бұрын
I hope Wonderboy will be a future UFC Commentator- his Insights would be Phenomenal
@BEATmyguest31
@BEATmyguest31 Жыл бұрын
THIS^^^
@FloSchmdt14
@FloSchmdt14 Жыл бұрын
They’d be stupid if they didn’t try to get him. Everyone already loves him
@liamquinlan7082
@liamquinlan7082 Жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing! he's so good at predicting how a fight ends up playing out and what openings are available for fighters to capitalize on, him calling the leon headkick against usman was insane. Would be incredible seeing him do that live on commentary
@luizaugustorodriguesolivei1685
@luizaugustorodriguesolivei1685 Жыл бұрын
The thing about alec is that his style is made for him, a guy that is huge, strong and a specialist with a power to hurt and ko with any hit.
@los1wochos
@los1wochos Жыл бұрын
The grading seems harsh for a kickboxing double champ. But I am no expert and excelling in distance management is probably enough with that huge frame and explosive power. Plus as you said perfect form on the techniques he uses.
@draco2xx
@draco2xx Жыл бұрын
i hope pereira shows his grappling skills against jiri to silence the critics, pereira is definitely well rounded for a striker
@bhoomeerg8045
@bhoomeerg8045 Жыл бұрын
Punching power makes up for a lot. Just think of Ngannou, the baddest combat sports athlete in the world.
@combatcritique
@combatcritique Жыл бұрын
Coming from the best striker in the UFC 😅😅😅
@willdevereux4477
@willdevereux4477 Жыл бұрын
lmao
@krayzyelfenomeno04
@krayzyelfenomeno04 Жыл бұрын
Pilowhands
@irmavep9917
@irmavep9917 Жыл бұрын
Your trolling is shit tier. Also if you knew anything about the UFC, then you would know Stephen has put numerous people to sleep.
@SPACEGAME-tf7dr
@SPACEGAME-tf7dr Жыл бұрын
Pillow hands with lighting fast technique is a pretty good substitute
@unitysnip3zz794
@unitysnip3zz794 Жыл бұрын
@@krayzyelfenomeno04pillow hands who could ko most people with a clean headkick? ok buddy
@BreakdancingMiracle
@BreakdancingMiracle Жыл бұрын
What a treat getting a high level analysis like this!
@kylelemon4230
@kylelemon4230 Жыл бұрын
I think it would be interesting to add one category : shot selection ! The top strikers , simple or flashy have great shot selection . Might be covered within timing and distance management but i see it seperatly a bit🎉🎉
@meatball6930
@meatball6930 Жыл бұрын
He just seemed to go up a level in this one. I feel like he’s just settling in to UFC and what he’ll work on and focus on. People forget about that little kick he does. That thing is an axe chopping at your leg. Every person has stumbled when that thing connects and he does it right way to F with your brain. He uses that big bone on the side of foot to do it. He does t use top of foot much and doesn’t have to roll hip over to do the kick which doesn’t give it away that it’s coming. It’s so fast and painful-you can see everyone be surprised and nervous. He must have a serious rock hard callous built up on that and has mastered shooting it sideways so it digs in and he gets to keep his balance when he throws it that way. That thing is a major game changer for him. Seriously watch any fight in 1st round when he lets everyone know he has it and you can see their face change instantly and you almost can’t escape it because there’s no tel for it coming. Mike Tyson says -everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. But everyone has a plan until they get an axe kick to the leg. Not sure the name of that kick but the back side of an axe or hatchet sounds about right with the way it looks when you see ppls faces. In my experience these guys built like him are very hard at close distance. He has very tight rigid muscle and ligaments tendons. He’s very tight and stiff so punching him is like hitting a wall and because it’s all stiff he can generate power up close. I disagree it’s all at the end of his shot. That does refer to Conor who was loose and needed you at the end of the shot but Alex is tight and those close shots are quick snappy power shots too. I’d bet that anyone his size would say his short close punches are stronger than anyone. I mean even that leg shot he does is short and tight and he does more damage with those over his long kicks. I really thought he’d start having trouble by this fight but i saw a guy that has changed some things up and is now more confident-he definitely figured out something in his game he was missing and this is a different Alex then even the last fight. Him staying in Connecticut with Glover is paying off.
@michaeltrimble7680
@michaeltrimble7680 Жыл бұрын
Coach was tellin me about my chin last night lol. Dude I can’t wait to see your next fight!
@AppendixDaphnis
@AppendixDaphnis Жыл бұрын
I think u r missing the knee KO in the timing analysis. Also in the footwork, who has better footwork, the one that switch stances, move in and out and circles, or the one that with one single move put him in a position for KOing people?
@definitelynosebreather
@definitelynosebreather Жыл бұрын
I have some points about the way Wonderboy breaks this down in those factors too. At the most basic level, fighting is about imposing your own game while nullifying the opponents'. And just breaking it down in footwork / timing / variety / distance management doesn't give a fair assessment of how dangerous Pereira is. Charles Oliveira, for instance, has some visible holes in his game and does get hit a lot, but - apart from Islam - he was able to impose his chaotic style in every single opponent in the last few years, and has an insane win rate over top level fighters.
@draco2xx
@draco2xx Жыл бұрын
jiri is so overrated, i can't believe people thinks he gotta chance. his stand is terrible
@xristosrizos8406
@xristosrizos8406 Жыл бұрын
Wanna see Poatan's distance management and timing? Watch every time he stops moving backwards in order to leg kick Strickland at the exact moment Strickland's left leg is about to touch the octagon
@mandjaco
@mandjaco Жыл бұрын
WonderGlue deliberately ignores that
@I_am_Saveen
@I_am_Saveen Жыл бұрын
You are one of the best striker in UFC history nhga
@brandonprice6448
@brandonprice6448 Жыл бұрын
I think you should include power in your criteria. The fact that something like that goes unmeasured with a guy like Alex is crazy. Other than that I think the criteria is pretty thorough.
@raptorclaw6994
@raptorclaw6994 Жыл бұрын
Power isn't a metric for skill so no point
@brandonprice6448
@brandonprice6448 Жыл бұрын
@@raptorclaw6994 Really? That’s an interesting and very shallow attempt at invalidating my argument. Is there no skill in powerlifting? Is there no skill in explosive motion like high jump, sprinting etc? Skill can aid in a strike being delivered with more power. Yes some people are naturally gifted and have more power than others, but to pretend there is no skill in an explosive/athletic movement is crazy.
@pneptun
@pneptun Жыл бұрын
these breakdowns are pure gold content!
@MrDrop442
@MrDrop442 Жыл бұрын
Not only the best striker in the ufc you are becoming one of the best ufc personalities for break downs
@kermit1211
@kermit1211 Жыл бұрын
@@AntiZionistsEatShitwhat's so funny?
@RazorBlade_MMA
@RazorBlade_MMA Жыл бұрын
I’m also fighting this weekend I’ll get the dub and get home to see the fight. Wouldn’t miss Alex getting that belt for the world. Wish me luck!
@TheElbowMerchant
@TheElbowMerchant Жыл бұрын
Good luck, brother.
@pedropaulo174
@pedropaulo174 Жыл бұрын
Where you fight?
@monkeybrains
@monkeybrains Жыл бұрын
Good luck
@RazorBlade_MMA
@RazorBlade_MMA Жыл бұрын
@@pedropaulo174 I’m fighting in Bloomington mn, for ignite fights. the card is called MECCA XX☝🏽
@RazorBlade_MMA
@RazorBlade_MMA Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for the support❤️
@shadowX316
@shadowX316 Жыл бұрын
I know we're talking about fractions, but I'd put his footwork at B- or even a B. When he needs to move, usually he moves (minus the last izzy fight)
@mustard4639
@mustard4639 Жыл бұрын
i think a b is too high B- at most
@mixk2991
@mixk2991 Жыл бұрын
Guys one of the most accomplished kickboxers ever with his unique style that works perfectly for him
@bjed21
@bjed21 Жыл бұрын
Everyone talks about the left hook. No one talks about the calf kicks.
@octysa
@octysa Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to train with Poatan in Argentina, and I have a very close friend who helped him in his preparation for UFC 295. His advantage is power, his entire fighting system, let's say, works because of his powerful punch. The constant pressure he has on the enemy is terrible, and it's simple... he works on simple things and with power he sets the trap for you. It is not the best footwork but with the combination of timing in your hands it is brutal.... It's unique
@yoitsvenus616
@yoitsvenus616 Жыл бұрын
Hes long, hes lean, hes powerful, he knows his body and has developed his own style around it. My favorite fighter, and i think its awesome your homie helped him prepare.
@octysa
@octysa Жыл бұрын
@@yoitsvenus616 Yeah! my friend even managed to get him to wear the Argentine soccer tshirt haahaha
@cbaileychamp
@cbaileychamp Жыл бұрын
Have very similar dimensions to poatan. Ive learned how to leverage my body advantages so much by watching him fight.
@felipematheus6518
@felipematheus6518 Жыл бұрын
​@@octysado you call him monkey/mono too? Like all of dirty argentinos do? Or too scared?
@Johnny_sins_18_plus
@Johnny_sins_18_plus Жыл бұрын
Damn I wish I can have a light spar with him too
@kevomeister
@kevomeister Жыл бұрын
Times are tough for Wonderboy, he's even wearing old ripped shirts. I'm praying for you man.
@IVIodernWarefare2
@IVIodernWarefare2 Жыл бұрын
I hope this was a troll. Man is literally fighting on the next main card (256)....
@Niveksllew
@Niveksllew Жыл бұрын
​@IVIodernWarefare2 you mean 296? And yes, of course he's kidding.
@cheesypumpernickel5568
@cheesypumpernickel5568 Жыл бұрын
it's just one of the home one shirts you know, not a big deal
@pedroalvarez9401
@pedroalvarez9401 Жыл бұрын
wonderboy you are lucky to live in the same era as the legend Alex Poatan and watch him win 4 Ufc champions and two titles F - for your prediction
@tungabunga4107
@tungabunga4107 Жыл бұрын
Zip it up when youre done
@paxnominus
@paxnominus Жыл бұрын
that "evil laugh"! lol! always a pleasure watching your content, WB! You're an inspiration to me and my karateka kids! :)
@farlessouza4364
@farlessouza4364 Жыл бұрын
, man, watch Lyoto MAchida, the best karate of mma. UFC champ.
@paxnominus
@paxnominus Жыл бұрын
@@farlessouza4364 I've watached Machida, but my kdis appreciate WB's content more..
@tdog1983-v6c
@tdog1983-v6c Жыл бұрын
Love u Steven. That fight when u whupped Holland, who has literally whupped everyone, was one if the the happiest moments of my ufc watching life
@franklin.lisboa
@franklin.lisboa Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure He would enjoy your video and you guys would have a great time having some training. Cheers WB
@Aatrox_Darkin
@Aatrox_Darkin Жыл бұрын
The most important component of Alex’s fight style is his tough chin, I’m glad you said it out, just watch Pereira vs Vahkitov, Pereira is very tough
@adrieloliveira1463
@adrieloliveira1463 Жыл бұрын
B+ for timming is an injustice! rsrs
@MrWardooo
@MrWardooo Жыл бұрын
He's started Kickboxing at 22..how crazy is that?
@Jrcondones
@Jrcondones Жыл бұрын
I just can’t wait for UFC 299
@krao95
@krao95 Жыл бұрын
In the variety section, where are the switch knees, the round house kick, question mark kick, wheel kick, teep kick? He's utilized all these throughout his career. Few of them in the UFC as well.
@xxneggalee2785
@xxneggalee2785 Жыл бұрын
his courage and big balls to move forward and bang will always put him above izzy
@Shouko-sama
@Shouko-sama Жыл бұрын
Alex is not a perfect flashy type fighter but an effective style which is best for his body
@GaryReed-t9i
@GaryReed-t9i Жыл бұрын
KZbinrs gone crazy. I need your teams management, to ultimately fight you. You are the face that full contact needs now. Above the belt will sell...Again. Love the technique over view👊
@Incognito144
@Incognito144 Жыл бұрын
Great analysis. Especially the part about disrupting breathing
@thewolf5444
@thewolf5444 Жыл бұрын
I think it's almost safe to say that Alex has the best stand up game in the ufc. His punches are incredible AND his leg kicks are insane! He generates speed and power that is almost unparalleled. Only way to beat him is take him down.
@I_am_Saveen
@I_am_Saveen Жыл бұрын
Wait till he loose...you wil tell the same for some other fighter 😂
@christophermorrison2626
@christophermorrison2626 10 ай бұрын
I’d say on a technical standpoint guys like o malley , sandhagen topuira and gane are better but pereiras jack of all trades master on none in the striking plus his earth shattering power puts him up there tho his boxing defence his past 3 fights has looked very spotty so he can definitely be beaten on the feet.
@thewolf5444
@thewolf5444 10 ай бұрын
@@christophermorrison2626 Yeah I mean there's more well rounded fighters. But Alex pretty much can break anyone down with just his perfect leg kicks and then his power left hook. It's a pretty mean combo!
@joshuarai738
@joshuarai738 Жыл бұрын
no doubt your best in striking
@nstv23
@nstv23 Жыл бұрын
The guy has 4 belts in two different sports and this guy is giving him C’s lol.
@2dank361
@2dank361 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 facts
@nstv23
@nstv23 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see them sparring. C+ would be upgraded real quick!
@caspermac
@caspermac Жыл бұрын
Please become a UFC color commentator. You can't leave the UFC when you retire, we won't allow it lol. We need you forever.
@anasshahid224
@anasshahid224 Жыл бұрын
Solid breakdown as always Wonderboy, Alex Pereira striking skill is unmatched 👏👏👏
@iganbr
@iganbr Жыл бұрын
I disagree in the timing section, Poatan is also great with countering, though he prefers to be the agressor
@chesneytube1
@chesneytube1 Жыл бұрын
Strickland thinking he could stand straight up right in front of Pereira and box with him is insanity
@MaverickZ007
@MaverickZ007 Жыл бұрын
My GOAT Wonderboy so busy training for Shavkat he doesnt have time to buy a new shirt! lol
@jmathman11
@jmathman11 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir and Your Family. Excellent commentary and WarGod info.
@WildfangAZ
@WildfangAZ Жыл бұрын
Love ya Wonderboy!! Thanks for the breakdown
@AlexCruz-zf1qn
@AlexCruz-zf1qn Жыл бұрын
This is the video I been waiting for !!
@Eli.fishingman
@Eli.fishingman Жыл бұрын
Was waiting for that high note on distance management
@leostival
@leostival Жыл бұрын
@wonderboymma i would love to see you do an analysis like this on @wonderboymma. That would be entertaining
@robertb755
@robertb755 Жыл бұрын
WB, when your fighting career ends, become a UFC commentator.
@amospan14
@amospan14 Жыл бұрын
Alex "Putting You To Sleep" Pereira 😆
@golfguy6071
@golfguy6071 Жыл бұрын
so wonder bread says Alex is B+ c+ fighter . that just won his second ufc belt in 1 year. i wonder what that says about the rest of the roster.
@ghostwolf5586
@ghostwolf5586 Жыл бұрын
Nah, C+ for footwork after the masterclass in footwork he presented against Strickland isn't fair. Alex made sure to circle the whole fight while pumping out strikes and maintaining the right range in order to basically never allow Strickland to get his offense going.
@janwelk177
@janwelk177 Жыл бұрын
This is my hope: WB demolishes Shavkat (fingers crossed), and Colby (whom I actually like) loses. Then WB gets the title shot against Leon which will also be the battle of the best strikers in the UFC!
@pasqualecimino6238
@pasqualecimino6238 Жыл бұрын
Wonderboy vs Rocky would be a sick fight but I doubt Wonderboy will demolish Shavkat. Rakmanov is a monster . It will be a though fight. I will root for Wonderboy tho.
@otgod6694
@otgod6694 Жыл бұрын
Leon vs Wonderboy would be an incredible fight. Love WB but I don't see it happening though unfortunately.
@draco2xx
@draco2xx Жыл бұрын
shavkat is going to dominate wonderboy. its a reason why wonderboy been ducking shavkat
@janwelk177
@janwelk177 Жыл бұрын
@@draco2xx lol I've heard WBs explanation for not taking the fight 2 years ago, and it made sense to me. And now he's taking the fight, so everyone's happy!
@alexroot6615
@alexroot6615 Жыл бұрын
great stuff!
@Caligula6969
@Caligula6969 4 ай бұрын
His leg kicks are wholly unique
@DickVanPaiton
@DickVanPaiton Жыл бұрын
I want to see Wonderboy (on 205) vs Perreira :-D
@JSickPoker
@JSickPoker Жыл бұрын
Awesome breakdown! ❤
@BiblicalLongevity
@BiblicalLongevity Жыл бұрын
Awesome breakdown! Thank you
@beatmajinsephiroth
@beatmajinsephiroth Жыл бұрын
shouldn't there be a power category?
@mandjaco
@mandjaco Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha exactly.
@jstChase
@jstChase Жыл бұрын
6:27 I thought that was my dogs playing with a toy. Had to rewatch it like 5 times til I realized it's his. 😂
@luisgarsner3832
@luisgarsner3832 Жыл бұрын
His POWER(also leg kicks)..makes him probably makes him the most dangerous
@MrResale
@MrResale Жыл бұрын
bro this analysis was sick
@mandjaco
@mandjaco Жыл бұрын
ening
@buttkissery2k
@buttkissery2k Жыл бұрын
Are you moving up a weight division? That would be crazy cool 🔥
@russellsidell
@russellsidell Жыл бұрын
Wonderboy is the man
@jessec377
@jessec377 Жыл бұрын
Wonderboy has the best breakdowns
@mmarz2675
@mmarz2675 Жыл бұрын
Does Aleax keep his chin high to give the illusion of being further away as he leans back a little or something? Is it to entice the opponent to draw the counter? I cant for the life of me figure out how such an experienced striker would do this.
@SPACEGAME-tf7dr
@SPACEGAME-tf7dr Жыл бұрын
It’s part of his stance, when he throws he rarely leans into a strike which is why he usually is so accurate opponents can’t really get a read off his hip motion before the strikes come out and also I think that’s why his punches and kicks are so stiff but clean
@zGJungle
@zGJungle Жыл бұрын
Yeah it is an invitation so he can counter, earlier in his career he had a more typical kickboxing guard.
@DiogoSanti
@DiogoSanti Жыл бұрын
Like Alex said back then it's a trap because he always keeps his range... Also in UFC, different from Glory, he can better defend low strikes and submission attempts
@thehawaiiank
@thehawaiiank Жыл бұрын
Can we just give Wonderboy the Title already? We all want it. Wish the UFC would cater to him like they do these others.
@RobertoGomez-hp8wu
@RobertoGomez-hp8wu Жыл бұрын
Not good enough to get it
@stopsheeping
@stopsheeping Жыл бұрын
If I'm in Poatan's camp, I'm focused on his defense. No low hands vs Jiri, he throws some wild stuff.
@B1ackout850
@B1ackout850 Жыл бұрын
Jiri should be doing the same thing, both of thses guys have incredible power
@ruderiks8872
@ruderiks8872 Жыл бұрын
Wonder-bread
@makesenz
@makesenz Жыл бұрын
It's funny that you're bringing up the Dutch kickboxing, cos i know he's been to my country to train at the best dojo's!, Dutch kickboxing is heavily influenced by Kyokushin (it's the roots basically) but instead of a high guard, he keeps his hands while keeping the square stance. It's a cool blend! Osu
@ASSman864
@ASSman864 Жыл бұрын
Bas rutten didnt keep a high guard either
@makesenz
@makesenz Жыл бұрын
@@ASSman864 True, Dutch kickboxing has a high guard however
@taylorskidmore2745
@taylorskidmore2745 Жыл бұрын
We all love the sport and the fighters but there is something special with guys like Alex and Jiri. They're larger than life almost like real life pro wrestling characters or video game characters
@caioaco1493
@caioaco1493 Жыл бұрын
While is Izzy is like a unknown gender anime character.
@beavisbuttgoblin
@beavisbuttgoblin Жыл бұрын
Samurai vs Warrior
@colindavis7197
@colindavis7197 Жыл бұрын
Idk about best striker but holy crap is that left hook nuclear💀
@smartorder4997
@smartorder4997 Жыл бұрын
One reason his chin is always up because he used to roll with the punch
@desert6665
@desert6665 Жыл бұрын
Any way you could look at my first mma fight I’m new to this sport and I’ve only started watching ufc like 4 months ago
@MrTmac2023
@MrTmac2023 Жыл бұрын
(just going on title alone) I wouldnt have a problem calling pereira the best striker in the ufc. Just look at his history / pedigree. The guys been a multiple promotionial, multiple weight division kick boxing champion. Then came to the ufc and built another legacy there! I cant say enough positive about Alex. I wish he could speak better english, (just me as a fan). but I cannot speak multiple languages, so i cant ask someone else to really. salute and respect to Pereira!
@LOUOMOPAZZO
@LOUOMOPAZZO Жыл бұрын
Hi, could you also make a video about prime Petr Yan?
@RamireZZe
@RamireZZe Жыл бұрын
lol. so many people act like 2 division kickbox champion and 2 division ufc champion is rookie or what? he did what majority ufc fighters could not do. he got to belts already.
@ShimshonPlayz
@ShimshonPlayz Жыл бұрын
You are by far the best striker in the ufc
@azurebadger
@azurebadger Жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. Its why they hug him on the ground rather than face him on the feet
@mateuscamargo7139
@mateuscamargo7139 Жыл бұрын
Where is his belt ?
@pretomsaha1294
@pretomsaha1294 Жыл бұрын
@@mateuscamargo7139where’s urs?
@mrmalio
@mrmalio Жыл бұрын
​@mateuscamargo7139 they said striker not fighter
@krayzyelfenomeno04
@krayzyelfenomeno04 Жыл бұрын
The best striker is a decison machine?
@DwarfDt
@DwarfDt Жыл бұрын
I like nuthatch he doesn't turn his knuckles when hooking
@Patsfan973
@Patsfan973 Жыл бұрын
I think a better explanation is he has scary speed and power but not great defense its hard because how do we call someone a good striker? Flashy techniques? Or knockout power?
@Jesuschristisking11
@Jesuschristisking11 Жыл бұрын
You should do a video on Alex periera secret calf kick and how to implent to other peoples game
@austinmardis1077
@austinmardis1077 Жыл бұрын
What do I gotta do to get a training session w you Stephen?
@gogonoise
@gogonoise Жыл бұрын
I would like to know the pros of a low guard (low hands). He's a end boss in striking so I refuse to think he's doing wrong a such a basic / fundamental stuff as "keep your hands up". But he's also not keeping hands as down as (let's say) Jiri, with the big advantage of hiding the hand strikes. Pereira blocks with elbows and shoulders sometimes but still I think I miss something.
@jeffgillson
@jeffgillson Жыл бұрын
Hands low helps takedown defense. Low hands are in position to get underhooks and stuff a takedown attempt.
@ChocolateMilkCultLeader
@ChocolateMilkCultLeader Жыл бұрын
How come you never broke down the mouse
@GSBP1000
@GSBP1000 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos
@rafaelvicente7236
@rafaelvicente7236 Жыл бұрын
Poatan is the best what we can watch in MMA. Anyone that talk in opposite direction is delirium. His left hook is so powerful that destroy all opponents. Definitely, he's the best in UFC nowadays!
@robsondeoliveiradeoliveira6811
@robsondeoliveiradeoliveira6811 Жыл бұрын
Poatan, The best of The best. 👊👊
@aarondavidson4093
@aarondavidson4093 Жыл бұрын
I agree on the defence stat. All of the fights I’ve seen him in he’s been rocked - although most of the time he weathers the storm and throws back, I feel if he’s got his chin a little lower his jaw is covered a bit by his guard and shoulders.
@h.romeupinto1083
@h.romeupinto1083 Жыл бұрын
Yea, C+ and B+, ofc.. putting everyone to sleep with C+ and B+ striking and technique
@leothelion2001
@leothelion2001 Жыл бұрын
This video aged so well like fine wine 🍷 😂
@FredBerger11.11
@FredBerger11.11 Жыл бұрын
Hey SWT …you did not cover “ THRESHOLD “ 😂🤣😂 like Triple CCC does 😂🤣😂 I still don’t get it ???
@juliano9324
@juliano9324 Жыл бұрын
Que analise fantástica! Quantos titulos ele ganhou no UFC? Esse cara entende muito... C+, B+... kkkk q piada.
@farlessouza4364
@farlessouza4364 Жыл бұрын
Coisa de americano Lyto é o maior carateca do UFC.
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