Former kickboxing world champion Alex Pereria is all set to scrap against the Viking Jiri Prochazka in the cage later this weekend in the main event of UFC 303. Before heading into his title defense, Pereira had some words for the Lightweight champion and the pound-for-pound king of the world, Islam Makhachev.
In an interview with Daniel Cormier, Makhahcev claimed he was not impressed with Pereira’s grappling and claimed fellow Dagestani Magomed Ankalaev would beat Paotan in a fight. Alex Pereira had some harsh words for the fellow UFC Champion.
Alex Pereira: The Wrestler
In an interview with Daniel Cormier, Islam refuted Cormier’s statement that Poatan could become the wrestling world champion within two years of training. Makhachev laughed at his claim and clarified that the Brazilian couldn’t get close to the Olympic championship level quickly. Pereira said,
It’s not my fault that some guys take longer to learn. Makhachev maybe took way longer to learn wrestling… you gotta accept that I’m different.
Alex Pereira made it clear that he is a fast learner, unlike Islam, who might have taken a bit too long to improve his wrestling. He revealed that he is different and can ace any realm of mixed martial arts in the cage. Pereira was taken down by his former opponents, but none inflicted heavy damage on him inside the octagon. Islam believes that Magomed Ankhalaev can put down Pereira and finish him there.
Alex Pereria is all set to take on Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 303 this weekend. Witnessing the striking battle between the two gladiators and who will go down first in the octagon will be intriguing. Jiri Prochazka will be plotting for revenge in the octagon later this weekend. The UFC 303 will be an exciting affair as big names are all set to take on each other.
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