A peculiar showdown between a UFC champion and a South Korean movie star recently captured global attention. Alex Pereira, the renowned UFC fighter known for his devastating punches, found himself in an unusual challenge that had fans buzzing.
Don Lee, a popular South Korean actor known for his incredible performances in movies like “Train to Busan” and “Eternals,” unexpectedly got a higher score than “Poatan” on a punching machine during a recent encounter in South Korea. This wasn’t just any ordinary test of strength—it was a moment that caught the martial arts community off guard.
Alex Pereira, who holds the record for the most powerful punch ever recorded at the UFC Performance Institute, met his match in Lee. The punching machine, typically used to measure raw power and speed, became the stage for this surprising performance.
Alex Pereira hits the punching machine with South Korean actor Don Lee and gets a lower score than him 😅
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 19, 2024
🎥 IG / donlee #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/nhz8AloPWR
For Alex Pereira, this lighthearted moment comes amid a stellar year in UFC. He’s headlined three pay-per-view events and recently defended his light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. The punching machine incident seems more like a fun side note in his impressive career trajectory.
Fight Fans React To Don Lee Outperforming Alex Pereira
Unexpected moments can turn heads faster than a knockout punch in MMA. When a South Korean movie star decides to challenge a UFC champion’s punching power, fans knew something epic was brewing. Recently, Don Lee, a South Korean action star, outscored Alex Pereira on the punching machine.
Fans quickly flooded social media with hilarious and passionate reactions. Some fans pointed out the nuanced mechanics of punching machines. Others were highly impressed with the actor’s power and athleticism. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
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DON “NGANNOU” LEE
— Pearnivore🍐 (@Pearnivore) November 19, 2024
I love this actor thoe, that zombie movie was top tier!!
— Razz DeLeon (@RazZdeelion) November 20, 2024
You can see in his eyes that he's been waiting for this day for a very long time pic.twitter.com/7u146hSiml
— MakesNoSense (@zazaZoinks) November 20, 2024
He used his right hand
— CALLMEFANTA (@ITSDAFANTA) November 20, 2024
Don't forget, that's Gilgamesh you are talking about 🤜💥 pic.twitter.com/g0cDXCfmgr
— BetUS Sportsbook & Casino (@BetUS_Official) November 20, 2024
The viral moment serves as a perfect reminder that in sports and entertainment, surprises are always waiting around the corner. Whether you’re a UFC champion or a movie star, there’s always room for a little friendly competition – and a whole lot of laughs.
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