Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier Marvel at One Insane Accomplishment From Alex Pereira Post Jiri Prochazka Win at UFC 295- “It’s Crazy to Think What This Man Has Done”

Nov 13, 2023 | 7:05 AM EST

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Alex Pereira is your new light-heavyweight champion! After an intense bout with Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295, Pereira clinched the title with a second-round stoppage. The fighter managed to take Prochazka out with his infamous and brutal hooks, and even after the match, his life was still blowing minds outside the cage.

We all witnessed the stand-up power of Pereira at UFC 295. His kickboxing mastery is something Joe Rogan has spoken about before, and it still holds true. In Rogan’s own words, ‘Poatan’ is a “specialist” when it comes to being a brilliant kickboxer making it in the UFC. Now, Daniel Cormier joins the color commentator to marvel at Pereira’s illustrious career.

Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan impressed with Alex Pereira

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There’s no easy way of saying it other than just saying it. It’s not easy to make it in the UFC. Fighters spend years achieving professional victories to get into the promotion. And Pereira has done the same. However, no new fighter has advanced in the promotion as fast as the stone-faced emoji of the UFC has.

Recently, Cormier and Rogan took a moment to reflect on his career in the organization. Surprisingly, the fighter hasn’t fought as many matches as you would expect from a two-division champ. And that’s an impressive feat no matter how you put it out there.

“Normally when you have like 11 fights you’re on the prelims if you’re even in the UFC,” said Cormier. “This guy is now champion in two weight divisions, he has two of the three highest grossing pay-per-views as a headliner in Madison Square Garden history. He’s only got about six seven UFC fights. He’s beaten four champions. It’s crazy to think what this man has done.”

And everyone’s beloved ‘DC’ was right about it too. Pereira only has a seven-fight history in the UFC to date. In comparison, Conor McGregor won his first undisputed UFC belt in his seventh bout under the promotion. Over this seven outings, Pereira has fought Israel Adesanya twice and won against him once. Other fighters include big names like Sean Strickland, Jan Blachowicz, and Bruno Silva. Of course, after the fight, Rogan couldn’t hold his impression of Pereira off. Here’s what he had to say.

Joe Rogan separates ‘Poatan’ from everyone else

Rogan is a profound observer of all martial arts. Whether it’s about wrestling or Muay Thai, the podcaster and color commentator knows everything. And he sees a fighter in Alex Pereira that’s completely different from everyone else. A true specialist in his own right.

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“When it comes to a guy like Poatan he’s just so different than anybody else . . . I mean the man can put people’s lights out.” And Rogan was right too. Pereira put Prochazka down after the latter attempted to get into a brawling match with the fighter. He struck him with enough punches and elbows to put him to his knees. Despite some claiming an early stoppage, Prochazka himself admitted he was out of it.

What are your thoughts on these claims? Where do you rank Pereira in UFC history? How long do you expect him to continue this run? Let us know in the comments.

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