Alex Pereira’s meteoric rise in the UFC continues to turn heads. The Brazilian knockout artist has already captured gold in the UFC middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. His coach, Glover Teixeira, is now stirring the pot with bold predictions. He believes that ‘Poatan’ could make waves and have similar success in the heavyweight division, where Jon Jones resides.
When discussing Pereira’s potential in an interview with MMA Fighting, Teixeira didn’t mince words. He believes in the power that he brings and claimed that the champion could knock out both Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic.
“[Pereira’s] knockout power is unbelievable. He’s doing great on the ground, and he’s a natural knockout artist. If he goes up, these guys won’t beat him, man. They would have the same chance the other ones have. Khalil, Jon Jones or Stipe [Miocic]? Ok, I believe Poatan catches them.”
Alex Pereira’s power is no joke. He has left a trail of unconscious opponents in his wake. But heavyweight is a whole different ballgame. Glover Teixeira praised Pereira’s “unbelievable” knockout power. He believes it would translate well to the land of the giants.
Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are no pushovers. They’ve faced some of the hardest hitters in MMA history. But Pereira’s left hand is a different beast altogether, and Teixeira’s confidence in his protege is admirable. He has seen Pereira’s progress up close and personal and believes he has what it takes to be the first three-division champion.
Alex Pereira Vows To ‘Break’ Khalil Rountree
Pereira is a man of few words and, as such, rarely wastes those words. Known for his devastating striking, he’s got his sights set on Rountree. And he is not pulling any punches with his pre-fight talk.
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In the recent UFC Pereira vs. Rountree fight preview, the light heavyweight champion dropped the gauntlet. He gave props to ‘The War Horse’ for his dedication and hunger. But at the end of the day, he is supremely confident in his skills.
“Khalil is a strong, dangerous guy. Someone who is hungry, who has a dream. But, I will use my fight IQ and my experience. I always put pressure on my opponents, and if they’re not ready for it, they break.”
Pereira’s journey in the UFC has been nothing short of remarkable. With his dedication and heart, he’s climbed to the top of not one but two weight divisions. Now, he is facing Rountree, a dangerous challenger hungry for gold. The tension is palpable as fight night approaches. Will Pereira’s prediction come true? Or will Rountree flip the script? Only time will tell.
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