“Send Him to Dagestan”- Years Before Israel Adesanya’s TKO, Alex Pereira’s “Most Terrifying” Win Back in Kickboxing Days Has Fans Thrilled About Ex-UFC Champ

In the formidable Octagon of the UFC, one name sends shivers down the spine of fight enthusiasts – Alex “Poatan” Pereira. Born on July 7, 1987, in Brazil, his journey from tire repairman to the UFC Light heavyweight division has been nothing short of inspirational. Presently, he commands the #3 spot in the UFC Light heavyweight rankings and is a formidable #12 in the coveted men’s pound-for-pound rankings.

Pereira’s UFC debut happened on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268 with a sensational second-round technical knockout against Andreas Michailidis. But what truly sets him apart is not only his raw power and mastery in kickboxing, but the palpable fear he inflicts on opponents long before they enter the ring. “Poatan” is more than a fighter; He is the fear of the ring, a truly disruptive force in the world of combat sports.

Fans react as old video of Alex Pereira kickboxing resurfaces

Recently a video of him kickboxing in his old days went viral and in that video, Pereira can be seen completely dominating his opponent. As soon as the video resurfaced on Reddit. Fans wasted no time and took to the Reddit post to express their opinion.

Some of the comments suggested Pereira to be the scariest fighter in the current roster :

• His bones just look sharper than normal people bones
• Send him to Dagestan for half a year and then you have my money on the most terrifying human alive, something similar to patient ngannou, but with one of the best kickboxing skills in history
• Him and Olives are my favorite fighters, both come from the favelas and both knew each other before all the success they’ve had as fighters
• Can Pereira with Ngannou ford escort power kill a normal person with a single punch? and if he could how many normal person could he kill before he gassed out?

However, some of the fans can be seen disregarding the claim and stating that Jon Jones is the scariest fighter.

• Nah, Jon Jones is. Most dangerous fighter inside and outside of the ring. Especially outside.
• Everyone been saying this since Alex came to UFC, we know he isnt the scariest anymore, thats JON JONES
• Jon Jones could legitimately kill him. So no.

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Based on the reaction of the fans it can be inferred that the fans are divided on whether Pereira is the scariest fighter in the current roster or not. Some comments suggest he is the scariest fighter; however, others can be seen suggesting Jon Jones is the scariest one on the current roster.

Alex Pereira’s career as a kickboxer

Alex Pereira as a kickboxer has been extremely successful, his name resonates with talent and power in the world of MMA and kickboxing. Pereira has a record that speaks volumes about his prowess. He stepped into the ring about 40 times.

Out of these extreme battles, Pereira emerged victorious in 33 encounters, a testament to his extremely good talent and resolution. What’s even more magnificent is that a staggering 21 of these victories were carried out through knockouts, showcasing his formidable striking energy. His fantastic record has etched his name in the annals of kickboxing history, earning him popularity as one of the best kickboxers to ever grace the game.

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