Former Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira is preparing for his upcoming move to the light-heavyweight division as he gears up to face former 205-pound champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291. Following his title loss to Israel Adesanya, ‘Poatan’ announced his decision to change weight classes in pursuit of a new title.
To aid him in his preparation, he has enlisted the help of Dillon Danis, a close friend of UFC superstar Conor McGregor. However, a recent video shared by Danis of their training sessions has left fans with mixed reactions and raised concerns about Pereira’s ground fighting abilities, given his kickboxing background.
Alex Pereira has ‘zero ground game’ according to fans
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The online responses to the training video have been varied, with fans expressing their perplexity and doubts about Pereira’s ground game skills.
good training ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/X0Gwm01gGh
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) July 4, 2023
Some fans question the significance of the training,
Blachowicz odds increasing after this video
— Moustache Poatan (@outnowere) July 4, 2023
highlighting the contrast between Danis, a self-proclaimed Jiu-Jitsu expert,
Is it "good training" when a self proclaimed Jiu Jitsu expert can do nothing with a guy that has zero ground game?
— Nonya Business (@Jason_Weiner) July 4, 2023
and Pereira, who appears to have minimal ground game knowledge.
One has zero ground game and the other has zero game.
— 𝕁𝕒𝕔𝕠𝕓 𝕋𝕖𝕩𝕒𝕤™️ (@ChiefSVP) July 4, 2023
Others jest about the situation, remarking on the absence of grappling skills in both fighters.
Damn Alex better hope jan doesn't decide to wrestle 😯
— The Chosen One (@Dachosenone001) July 4, 2023
Nonetheless, some fans recognize the potential benefits of training with Danis,
Tbf as much as people hate Dillion, Jan is nowhere near the level of grappling skill of Danis and training like this will be good for Alex to increase his defense
— Matthew Maximo (@matthew_maximo) July 5, 2023
emphasizing that it could improve Pereira’s defensive capabilities,
lmao if danis manhandled him like this on the ground he is finished agains Jan he is lot worse than I thought
— Cobra Mike (@WalterWhite309) July 4, 2023
while other fans pointed out Pereira’s previous opponent’s grappling prowess
@Erick_714_ bruh yk it’s fucked when Dillion does better at wrestling than Izzy😭
— Fernando Gamboa (@fervxvdo) July 4, 2023
As fans continue flooding the comments, many express concerns about the effectiveness of Alex Pereira’s training with Dillon Danis. While the outcome of the fight remains to be seen, it comes as no surprise that Danis has once again become a target of criticism for his social media activity. This is not the first time he has faced scrutiny for his online presence.
Pereira’s new training partner Dillon Danis constantly trolled by fans on social media
Dillon Danis has gained notoriety not just for his in-ring skills but also for his online callouts targeting a range of personalities, including AEW champion MJF and heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury. This has made him a target for online criticism from MMA fans.
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Danis gained further attention when he challenged YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI to a boxing match but later withdrew from the bout. Additionally, his decision to share screenshots of a text conversation with UFC fighter Sean Strickland led to ridicule from fans who perceived his loss in the exchange.
With UFC 291 approaching, fans eagerly anticipate the outcome of the Pereira vs. Blachowicz fight and are hopeful that Pereira’s training with Dillon Danis will enhance his overall skills. The comments section is flooded with opinions from fans, with many speculating on whether this training partnership will yield positive results.
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Share your thoughts in the comments below: Do you believe Alex Pereira’s collaboration with Dillon Danis will prove fruitful?
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