Alex Pereira is pushing himself to new limits as the new UFC middleweight champion. ‘Poatan’ has always been known for his fierce determination and drive. However, his recent preparation for his upcoming fight against Israel Adesanya has taken it to a whole new level. In a recent Instagram post, Pereira shared the intense measures he is taking to ensure he is in the best possible shape for the fight. This has surprised fans and has them even more excited about the match.
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Moreover, a win will solidify his place as a dominant force in the UFC. With each win, he is further establishing himself as a top-tier fighter. Recently a video posted by the Brazilian himself is making rounds on the internet. It showed the middleweight champ practicing his punches in some place very snowy. The best part about the video was that Pereira didn’t have any shirts on. Fans were in awe after the ‘Poatan’ posted his video. Let’s take a look at some comments made.
Fans react to Alex Pereira undergoing Samurai-like training
Ever since ‘Poatan’ has moved to MMA from Kickboxing, he has been right in the middle of the spotlight. Evidently, his recent Instagram post is trending with fans reacting to it. Here’s what the fans had to say:
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones with a hilarious take: I thought you were about to yell “I’m coming” 😂
Gilbert Burns said: “Monstro 🔥🔥🔥”
A fan brought out his favorite rival: “Ready for freeze Adesanya again 4-0″
One fan was pretty sure that Alex Pereira was moving up the division: “Next double champ in the UFC”
Another fan said: “Bro is in chapter 1 in Red dead 2″
Meanwhile, a fan talked about being in Russia. They said: “Bros in Dagestan”
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Whilst one fan said connected the video to Jiri Prochazka‘s callout vid to Jamahal Hill. The comment read: “Alex Prochazka”
Some fans said: “What Adesanya sees in his nightmares”
A fan thought that the middleweight champ was in Russia training with ‘The Eagle’: “Pereira at Dagestan training with Khabib”
One fan said: “Poatan Nurmagomedov”
A fan hilariously talked about the final round of the fight between Adesanya and Pereira: “This what style bender saw in the 5th”
Pereira: A tale of vision and manifestation
A recent story has shed light on the unique mentality of the middleweight champion, Alex Pereira. Despite the odds being stacked against him, with many pundits and fans claiming Adesanya would emerge victorious, Pereira defied expectations and won the title. This victory has only further cemented his reputation as a dominant fighter.
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Pereira‘s self-belief was evident even before entering the octagon to face Adesanya. In a poignant moment, before leaving the Teixeira MMA & Fitness gym, Pereira met Teixeira‘s wife, Ingrid. With confident air, he told her, “This is the last time I set foot in this gym without being a champion.” This declaration speaks to the unwavering determination and confidence that ‘Poatan’ brings to the octagon.
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This unshakable belief in his own abilities is a hallmark of Pereira‘s mentality. Whether it will be enough to secure a fourth win against rival Adesanya remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain – Pereira is a fighter to watch, with a unique approach to competition that sets him apart from the rest.
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