Halloween is quickly approaching, and people all around are getting into the festive spirit, including UFC fighters. We’ve seen UFC fighters joining in on the fun of the spooky season. Just recently, social media memes got Alex Pereira laughing out loud. Not too long ago, he did something hilarious – he brought home a statue with a stone face and jokingly proclaimed it as his son.
In his latest adventure, ‘Poatan’ has once again delighted combat enthusiasts with his uproarious anti͏cs. What’s particularly amusing is his ability to execute these effects with a deadpan expression. Let’s delve into the details to better com͏prehend his latest escapade.
Fans laugh at Alex Pereira and Glover Teixeira’s Halloween stunt
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Alex Pereira just surprised everyone with his Halloween costume, which is a spooky twist on a clown. His entire costume can be said to be based on a movie character. What’s amusing is that it’s a rare sight to see the formidable ‘Poatan’ in anything other than his UFC attire.
In a recent social media post, the former middleweight champion left everyone in ͏disbelief by donning a costume and attempting͏ to engage in a sparring session with his coach, mentor, and dear friend Glover Teixeira, who also happened to be dressed as none other than a baby sha͏rk. The resulting sparring session, captured on video, turned into a ͏comical spectacle that had fans in stitches.
Fans flocked to Twitter to share their thoughts on the matter, and here are a few of their comments:
how could you ever hate Glover & Alex pic.twitter.com/1QAC8UyhjY
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) November 1, 2023
One of the fans stated that Teixeira looked like a baby shark.
Baby shark
— Mike Sharpe ~ Investment King 👑 (@Mike_Sharpe_) November 1, 2023
Another fan stated that even though he is a Prochazka fan, he still couldn’t hate Pereira.
I can’t even hate them as a Jiri fan
— CollinSR25 (@Collin_SR25) November 1, 2023
Furthermore, one of the fans stated that this was the first time he had witnessed Pereira without his UFC gear.
first time we’ve seen alex without any ufc gear on
— anotio#7154955175 (@NoBitchesNotio) November 1, 2023
One of the fans stated that Pereira was not the villain in the Israel Adesanya rivalry.
The way Alex was painted as the villain of Izzy’s arc. Just for me to realize he was a hero
— Buster Blue (@JetsofSteel) November 1, 2023
Another fan stated that Pereira is the least serious person in MMA (despite his countenance conveying the opposite).
I swear Alex is really the least serious person in MMA!
— Where’s the rum? (@ogsubtlemenace) November 1, 2023
Last but not least, another fan stated that no other costume is as terrifying as ‘Poatan’ himself.
there’s no costume more terrifying than Poatan himself 🗿
— Neek (@NeekHowiftao) November 1, 2023
Based on the reactions of the fans it can be understood that they are amused by the pranks showcased by Pereira and Texeira. They add that Pereira’s stone face is much more scarier than his costume. This doesn’t end here as Pereira went on to scare his friends and family.
Pereira pranks his wife
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Alex Pereira’s spooky clown costume left everyone in terror, except for his adoring wife. ‘Poatan’ decided to pay homage to a viral comedy skit previously created by Max Holloway and his partner. This video clip was later shared on Instagram.
Just like the ori͏ginal skit, Pereira’s video captures ͏the moment he attempts to give his wife a fright using a mask, but his attempt falls flat. Yet,͏ the real comedic twist occurs when he finally removes the mask, revealing his ͏true face, leaving his wife ͏in hysterical shock.
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What’s your opinion on Alex Pereira’s Halloween costume? Do you enjoy this side of ‘Poatan?’ Do tell us in the comments below.
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