What Is Alex Pereira’s Fighting Style? Kickboxing, BJJ and All About the UFC Champ’s Arsenal

Alex Pereira is all geared up to entertain the fans at the much-awaited UFC 300 event. The current light-heavyweight champion will take on Jamahal Hill for his first title defense. Pereira, a former two-division champion is well capable of knocking out his opponent. However, Hill, the former champion in the division, proves nothing short, except that he will be making a comeback in more than a year, after suffering an Achilles Tendon injury. Considering the factors, the battle has already gathered quite the attention with its promise of a blockbuster.

‘Poatan’ is undoubtedly one of the most lethal strikers in the division. However, he doesn’t rely solely on his striking. Before his title defense fight, let us inspect his fighting style.

A closer look at the strengths of Alex Pereira before his UFC 300 fight

Alex Pereira is undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars present in the UFC at the moment. He has risen to the top spot in a very short span of time, marking an inspiration to many. Pereira began his career in Brazil and initially had no formal training. However, he took on kickboxing at age 21 to achieve the success he adorns today. Before making his move to the UFC, the 36-year-old was a former Glory Kickboxing champion in two divisions. He held the title in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions respectively.

One of his biggest assets is his devastating leg kicks which he uses consistently during his fights. However, it’s not only his kicks that are destructive. The current champion also has a strong left hook which he is widely known and regarded for, further fetching himself belts in two different divisions. The technique has gone on to represent the creative and adaptive character of the 36-year-old. But that isn’t all he possesses.

Transitioning to MMA in 2015, Pereira also latched onto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling in part. As of today, he holds a brown belt in the discipline. He used his BJJ skills very smartly during his fights. As Pereira features in his first title defense at UFC 300 it will be interesting to see what his game plan against Hill -who embraces kickboxing himself – will be.

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Both fighters have lethal striking abilities and it remains to see whether the fight goes the full five rounds. Experts have already started making their predictions for the fight. In a recent interview Pereira’s ex- flame has come forward to point out the weakness of the champion.

Alex Pereira’s ex-lover picks her favorite before UFC 300 battle

Alex Pereira and Merle faced a heartbreak last year and since then have parted ways. The couple seems to have moved on in their lives and are ready for their next chapter. As Pereira steps up his preparation to tackle the problem of Hill, Merle has come forward to pick her favorite. She recently took to her YouTube channel “Fightology” to break down the title fight. While many believe that ‘Poatan’ has no weakness in his game, his ex-lover doesn’t quite agree with this.

During her YouTube video, she pointed out a major flaw in his game. She said, “But, as Israel Adesanya said in his prediction as well, “there are things Alex [Pereira] never changed: his low hands.” He has a good eye, obviously, but his low hands… he’s not changing. He’s not changing his fighting style. And if Jamal Hill studied him well, like really well, I would say Jamal Hill wins by knockout because he will find, like, the leg in the defense.” Many experts have picked Jamahal Hill as the favorite for the fight. However, beating Alex Pereira will be a tough task altogether. Will UFC 300 witness a new light heavyweight champion? Let us know in the comments below.

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