Newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira took questions from the media at the official UFC 281 post-fight press conference following his main event victory over Israel Adesanya on Saturday.
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Alex: “Do I have to knock him out?” Glover: Yes Alex: “Okay let’s do it”🥶
That conversation will go down on every book, movie, TV -show, comercial....about this brutal sport! Fantastic!
Crazy
@@Jose-ru2wf lmao is all good bro he wasnt losing let's be honest was back and forw
@@peterpiper3808 He was losing and the only way to win was for them to get a knock out. Stop lying to yourself.
@@peterpiper3808 he literally was losing though. Just factual
I’ve never seen Alex this happy in my life.
The way he was admiring the belt post-fight reminds me of a kid on Christmas day
you know about him like what, couple months?
@@erwinsmith3198 no
That's the way he looks he's a family man and happy congrats my guy
You could easily tell he couldn't contain his excitement 😆🤣
The magnitude of what he just accomplished is insane. Fourth fight in the UFC and he takes out a guy that was being hailed as one of the greatest middleweights ever who cleaned out the division and beats him for a third time now. And to think that he was on the cusp of losing a decision and almost finished at the end of the first round, this played out like a movie.
This game doesn't really have goats. Anyone can get clipped at anytime. That's what leon was talking about in the last match. "P4P what?"
"cusp of losing a decision"??? What the fuck?? It was clearly 3-1 at the end of the 4th.....CLEARLY.
@@ashwinkrishnanpc7555 headshot dead
@@ashwinkrishnanpc7555 True tho. Just like khabib said, never underestimate NO ONE and never be comfortable cause anytime anything can happen in that ring, cause you can be winning all rounds and get knocked out at the last one
He had Israel's number from day one, although I think Adesanya forgot to train for men his size, had a good run of smaller framed men and adapted a style to beat them. Why be elusive and on the back foot against a taller guy? He can reach you with his arms just like you can reach him, weird.
This is how a champ should be. Humble, respectful and truthful.
Similar theme between Silva, Adesanya, Whittaker, Bisping, and now Pereira. The biggest asshole champion at 185 in the past ten years probably has to be Luke Rockhold 😂
5th Round Pereira, new mythical character. Seriously, what a savage!
Which is awaken by his corner. One of his coaches pulling out a legendary Rocky's type of speech on him.
Its his first fifth round chill out
@@3lastname390 true his corner gave him an Edwards type speech
Dude did exactly what his fans and team wanted him to do
The commentators and everyone was saying how Alex has never seen a 5 round fight and he was gassed and tired and then he comes out and starches Izzy in the last few minutes of the fight. Izzy and usman both failed to survive the 5th round lol
Alex Pereira is an emotionless stone cold, very humble and down to earth guy. I m so so happy to see him win.let's go alex Pereira.
Agree and it was amazing feeling when he knockout that shitty guy
Just another title on his mantle, dude was already a double weight champ for kickboxing
🗿
Emotionless, Stone cold does not equal humility 🤔
@PaPa Shango Based
This dude is not even in his final form as an MMA fighter yet and he still knocked Izzy out... savage.
He’s gonna get that belt wrestled away from him if he doesn’t work on his ground game
big size difference on fight day. remember khamzat comfortably fights at ww and not mw.
@@MNN1118 khamzat couldn’t keep a small Gilbert burns on the ground. I don’t think he’s gonna be able to man handle this Brazilian assassin
@@MNN1118 Kumshot will get KO'd. He barely squeaked out a decision against Burns, ffs. lol
He’s 35 there not much that can come from him then what u already saw
Perreira’s translator has been celebrating hard 🤣
His voice was so grating. They should have got someone else to translate. I couldn’t listen to that
@@elcj9705 same
@@elcj9705 where was the Chad translator lol
@@RK-ig8gc had to make a movie and couldn't be there
@@elcj9705 that's his coach
Alex Pereira is the best example of what a hype train should be like.
Until he faces an actual wrestler
No kidding, dude’s not messing around.
@@Zeppelin616 so true now the best chance for the italian
@@Zeppelin616 no matter whether it is him or izzy, what we saw today in their fight, chimaev would very very very very very very very likely beat both of them within 1-2 rounds.
Izzy never faced a wrestler either. Impressive by rob who is smaller who got him down.
Pereira's translator is like dying with that voice lol
Yelling for joy too much
😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣😂😂 dead voice be like uuuuuuuu constantly 🫤
Isn't it Glover?
@@gts013 🤣🤣😂
I believed in Alex his calm composure and fearless mindset is exactly what’s needed to beat an extremely elusive striker such as Izzy
Fr he didn't get flustered like most fighters do against Izzy, 5th round he recovered greatly and looked fresh
The gazelle got sniped
It's called reach advantage for a reason. He's taller and bigger than izzy, something izzy is not used to facing these types of opponents. He's always the long guy
@@thehouseofcrumblingidols2694 they’re the same height and Izzy technically has a minor reach adv. dude never fought someone who was the same height as him. Jus sucks it had to be someone who beat him 3x and can walk his ass down
Whittaker said that adesanyas presence in the octagon was overwhelming and intimidating. And that he looks very big inside that octagon. Tonight that presence belonged to alex
I’m so glad we got a new Brazilian champion after we lost Oliveira last month…Beautfiul to see another Brazilian taking over the 185 middleweight title again🇧🇷💪
Brazilian always has great fighter.. Female division - Nunes Flyweight - Figueredo LW - Charles WW - G Burns MW - Alex LHW - Texeira
Roy Gracier 😘❤️
Parabens from India
Don't speak so soon. He knows how to beat Izzy but he doesn't know how to beat well rounded MMA fighters when there is no KO on the table. Robert Whittaker & Marvin Vettori are his worst nightmare if we are being real.
@@double0double0 Izzy lapped the middleweight division, Alex knocked him out . Alex is going nowhere for a min .
Finally he can smile
he wasn’t going to crack a smile until he got the belt, he’s the Kawhi Leonard of the UFC 😂
@@FrZeshh thats how cancers build
Pereira is arguably one of the greatest combat athletes of all time. Double champ in Glory Kickboxing, transitions into MMA and defeats one of the greatest middleweight fighters of all time. Very few fighters have a resume as impressive as Pereira’s across multiple sports
Wait until Jiri KOs and retires Glover, then Alex will step up and fight for the LHW belt. Alex vs Jiri 2023.
Cejudo still exists. Gold medal at one of the hardest sports ever. Transitioned to MMA and beat the greatest Flyweight of all time. Moved up a weight and beat two of the greatest Bantamweights of all time in TJ and Cruz.
@@z4bando421 If it happens and he he grabs that belt from Jiri, it would be a serious movie material. It'd be a Henry Cejudo level accomplishment, no Olympic gold, but a lot of Kickboxing gold + way smoother transition to being an MMA champ and double champ. I truly believe he's as strong as Jiri, has a proper frame and waaaay better, more disciplined striking to get the LHW title. He could also fight with Błachowicz. Training his takedown/wrestling defense with Glover + being a better striker than Jan is valid.
VERY DANGEROUS Competitive Athlete who has the Potential to be Great!! Defending your Title Multiple times against the Best in the World!! Years down the road looking back on it all makes One in the Greatest Conversation
@@z4bando421 I think if Alex defends against Izzy again and if jiri beats glover again that rather then feed what at that point will be a Huge hypetrain perfectly curated by the ufc to the wolves against dominant wrestler like Whittaker or Chimaev they will actually let him move up to challenge jiri because that is a FAR more favorable matchup for Alex imo then Whittaker would be not that Alex doesn’t have the ability to shut Whittaker or Chimaev or anyones lights out plus that storyline would be a LOT bigger for the ufc to capitalize on after a huge adesanya rematch and the whole revenge plot for poatan who is already a giant mw.
A humble man in victory........a real champion. God Bless him.
Man. That was fucking crazy. With the amount of weight he cuts, him getting hurt pretty in the first, and him getting wrestled in round 3 I thought it was done. Then this dude slowly came back and actually came out the hardest in round 5 and knocked him out (technically). Just wow.
He will only improve
He's a beast
After i saw his corner speech in round 5 i knew he would get a finish, i thought it would be a ko tho. Props to his corner they woke him up
@@epicboi3213 ok lebron
Alex looks like a tribe leader that's been through many wars and seen things. The title is in good hands
Feel this
@CC it was not an early stoppage at all, safety is important
@CC chora mais
That fight was honestly like a final fight in a movie. Pereira was winning the 1st round until that last sequence from Izzy right at the end, 2nd round he came back, 3rd round he got exhausted, 4th round recovered, then got the finish in the 5th. Brilliant fight, massive kudos to both fighters.
Alex was losing all round even round 5 before the tko but the 2nd round was draw.
Alex was not winning the first round but that is of no importance now.
You could argue that he one the 2nd, but that is kinda about it. Great finish though.
@@mohammadrezayi7189 How do you figure that? There have been basically no draw rounds, not even in Rose v Esparza where they basically did nothing
Izzy had him D'IZZY THEN SUFFERED THE SAME WITH MORE TIME TO FALL...
This guy is a true champion. Started fighting at age of 23. Stopped drinking and started to focus on fighting at this age and becoming what he is today is incredible. He practiced the left hook for 2 years. Imagine you practice one punch over and over again and you do it for 2 years.. And now he TKO IZZY, it's just madness!!!
Anyone knows if he is left handed ?
@@Leopar525 ge is, he gave an interview in portuguese saying that he practiced that left hook for 2 years .
@@Leopar525 yes he is.
@@danilooliveira5681 thank you
He started at 21 years old.
This guy has to be one of the best combat sport athletes ever… 2x glory champ, (2 different weight classes). And a ufc Champ. That is crazy, nvm the fact he is a multiple time WGP champ and a panamerican champ, as well as, being undefeated in boxing Of course this is striking based but what’s the difference between him and a Cejudo. Both accomplished the highest level in their respective sports, and made the MMA transition.
Dana looked after him in matchmaking eyeing this match up. He may struggle against someone with ground game.
@@floodwaters8887 like?
Ok guys he beat adesanya let’s see him have 7 title defences
Cejudo was a double champion in the UFC and defended both of his belts. Pereira just got his belt and has fought a total of two ranked fighters in the UFC.
Best? Ok casual
Dudes who say "early stoppage" literally wanted Adesanya to get flat lined with serious CTE
Yeh surprised he didn’t get flatlined with Alex power, guess adesanya got that good chin since mma
Mf who keep saying "early stoppage" never got punched in the face
@@zye3629 it helps that he hasnt been getting tagged a lot in most of his previous fights
Those same people would be complaining if he got flatlined saying it should have been stopped earlier. 🤡s bro
@@user-ok4qb4jq3j yep true
0:07 that smile. He deserves this moment. Someone should've gotten him a good translator. There's so much being said and articulated by Alex that gives us much more insight into his thoughts and feelings and way of thinking, than his teamate could ever translate
He did alright
@@johnnyjunior963 His voice is not alright
@@sambuca2023 how was your day Mikael, I hope it was good
100% His team mate did good, but is not the best. I saw the ‘giga Chad’ translator in the octagon, he is more articulate and has a better voice!
Everyone has their Achilles heel, Daniel Cormier had it against Jones, Max had it against Volk, and Izzy had it against Pereira, I'm glad Izzy took and accepted that L and a huge congrats to Poatan for bringing the belt to Brazil 👑🏆🇧🇷
Jones had to cheat to compete against DC. Not a good comparison. Jones refused to fight DC at heavy last I remember. Jones has talent but he's a complete scumbag.
And Whittaker has Israel as his. I really like Alex and I’m over the moon about this shake up in the division. I think Whittaker could have the edge over Pereira. I wouldn’t mind seeing this guys up against Costa
Gsp had it against .... absolutely NO ONE .
It's hard to say yet. The kickboxing fights don't matter anymore. Izzy was picking him apart the ENTIRE fight. If Alex wins the rematch then I believe it.
@@sosintheselastdayz7448 GSP shamed himself by giving up the belt rather than getting destroyed by Whittaker
That "Look at me" during the face-off will go down as one of the most brutal lines in MMA history after finishing Adesanya for the second time.
Beat him 3 times . 3-0
@@_007B he said finish
@@woodberry323 I can read, mouth breather.
Third time!
@@alexsuarez1918 he said finish...lol unreal
this guy cold and calm KILLER
Same as Islam
@@rambospongebob7572 Alex is a humble guy but Islam not he speaking to much
Looks like a completely different person now he’s done his job and can relax, congratulations to him.
Alex was really respectful and giving props to izzy and his performance and the translator did not translate any of that.. Alex is humble
Finally a man to bring the fight to Izzy. Respect to Izzy showing a lot of heart and precision and even more props to Alex for being persistent and pulling through in his first 5th round. Amazing fight!
The ref protected Izzy from unnecessary damage. Nice to see Alex smile, he should do it more often.
And the ref saved Alex from being knocked out... why did the ref stop the match when izzzy had Alex knocked out while standing up?
@@diamonddynamicsrestoration4915 it was the end of the round
@@diamonddynamicsrestoration4915 WOW you are clueless.
@@diamonddynamicsrestoration4915 nice try
@@aonnetwork3242 OK he was literally saved by the bell then...
That was an unbelievable performance. Alex stays locked in his target till the very end. He's calm, composed, checks the leg kicks. And that signature left hook... it's just Wow.
He’s such a beast. So stoic…..but kinda cool to see him smile at the start. Enjoy it champ!
This has to be one of the greatest championship match ever..Kudos to both of them..We as a audience will be always grateful to both..Right from the history between them, the promo the UFC cut and the fight..Holly Molly I love it❤️
and the walkouts bro, both cold
Bro i swear before the 5th round came when i looked Pereira’s face all i was thinking is “Leon Leon” and when that left hook landed i looked at my wife and told i her “i told you so”. It was just fantastic
Frrrrr this fight so very similar to Leon fight
Only difference this match was 50/50 on dominance. 1 dominant on the feet the other however surprisingly on the floor. Great even leveled match. Spectacular
source: labron james
Lies, no wife, only play doll.
I was thinking to myself, the same stuff that happened in his and Izzy last fight would play out, he would come out of nowhere and win the fight, the minute his corner said go he went and got the tko, Izzy kept backing up and giving Alex what he wanted.
After he checked that kick it was the beginning of the end
After he walked In the cage I knew it was over
The moment he sat down at this press conference I knew he was the champion
The moment my pizza arrived i knew it was over
the moment Alex's dad inserted his..
@@ecofgc4841 😂😂😂
Good to see Him Happy and smiling so proud of himself ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Alex is one of the most realest guys out there
I like Alex, my kind of champ...humble, calculating and can kick some ass!
Congrats to Pereira on a top performance. Both fighters gave a great fight. This is a win for the effectiveness of well executed kickboxing in an MMA context too.
Alex is a Tactical of unique heritage, patient, legendary and humble hand.
Congratulations! Hell of a fight and great victory! You can tell that the crowd didn't expect that to happen, and I'm glad Alex made them disappointed
I'm so proud of him. I was so sick of Izzy's mouth.
Alex has a good heart.the spirit of martial arts or bushido is reflected through the practitioner's character ❤️ great champion and a better human being,remain the same bro.❤️
Great dignity even as a champion. Kudos to Pereira.
It makes me smile so much seeing Alex like this , so much respect for both contenders, Alex you're a legend ❤️ can't wait to keep on keeping up with your career ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥💪🙏🌟🤙
@CC Brazil being your mums name i bet that you do.
Go Alex you deserve respect all the way
Man went straight off Easter Island to the octagon and took Izzy's belt Cold af.
Imagine his pressure is so exhausting that the kind of striker izzy is, he had to clinch and grapple to get away from getting hit. His pressure was insane after first round.
Bro was literally trailing in the second fight in kickboxing and this fight as well… it’s just that dynamite this guy has throughout his body that makes him one of the most dangerous guys on the planet
this is a champion we are all waiting for, not a charismatic fighter just to entertain everyone at the press conference and will give us a boring fight, playing it safe.. but this guy doesnt talk much and just letting his skills do the talking.. always on character and having a fearless mindset. calm and effecient. hes never been out of a fight, other fighters would panic if they got rocked, ground and pound and if the only round left is one round for them to win. but this guy knows exactly what he is doing aware if he is losing or winning, and still believes he can end the fight.
You literally write about Jiří Procházka
First time I see Alex smile. Good job Poatan!!
Una bestia Alex poatan felicitaciones humilde campeón desde Argentina
Two great stories! I am so lucky to have seen this Live
Super conscious about what he achieved and what else needs to be done. He doesn't want to become another Aldo, Anderson Silva, etc. If it happens, okay, but if not, it's okay as well. Humbleness and strong mind!!! Congrats again @AlexPoatan
This is guy is real as a fighter and as a person. He's humble outside the cage and a f-ing killer inside it. No need for fake bravado or showboating. Champ! ✌️
A long long time coming for Alex . Look how happy he is 😂❤
Im so proud of him..
The scary thing is.. he's only gonna get better & more well-rounded as a Mixed Martial Artist from here. I'm impressed by what he was able to do since coming to the UFC.
Humble and respectable man.
Big Respect Alex 🏹
After that talk his coach gave him before the 5th round I knew he was securing that W straight out of a movie there was no way he could’ve lost tonight 🇧🇷
This guy is fearless you can tell between him and Izzy..
Love to see him smile
Big congratulations from Australia. A guy that has lived in the street. Homeless. All the rest. Nothing compared to living in the favellas. You are a inspiration. 🙏
His smile makes you want more I've never seen him so happy like this
Izzy built his throne, Alex knocked him off it with a moment of head shots
@Joshua Smith he only struggled with Jan when Jan forced him to the ground, and Izzy for sure didn’t struggle against Alex lol.
It's nice to see him smiling something we never see
Can’t think of a better person to coach this dude than Glover Teixeira. Everyone knows Alex’s weakness is grappling & wrestling. If he just improves his takedown defense and ability to get up when he does get taken down then it’s hard to see anyone beating him.
Congratulations to this simple humble indigenous man, he represents of indigenous people tribes around the globe!
Izzy dressed as Bigfoot is the highlight of a legendary night
🤣😂
I tought Chewbacca or King Lui but Bigfoot make even sence to me.
I said from the beginning , Izzy’s mindset/behavior/approach were NOTICEABLY different entering this one. He was well aware of the danger that was lying ahead. There’s a new King. 👑
Is there a new king? The war isn't over. He still has to go through guys like Robert Whittaker if Izzy takes a break from MMA for a while.
@@double0double0 if he defeated the former king, he's the NEW KING. Currently, he's the only king of this division. Whether he'll remain so or not is to be seen
Yea he even changed his shorts
@@Lbcyoung 😆
? Yet he was winning till he got caught
2:32 -3:17 Ohhhh boyyy... The translator + Pereira's eyes just talked some sense into John for asking that(First question guy for the UFC at all events)! The tone between questions is on point >:-D
a true Monster! Unbeatable.
Love from 🇮🇳 India congratulation🎉🎉
crazy how his face looks compared to Izzy's after the fight! Crazy endurance, because he sustained his energy regardless of the draining grappling and defending on the ground. To not be so skilled on the ground and have remained at his energy level is insane. The rematch will be interesting!!
What an unbelievable finish - Alex hit like 9/10 of those final strikes like a sniper! Israel tried to get away and head dodge but he got absolutely picked apart. Alex is a beast!
Bro He missed a left hook or like an uppercut, that was just GOD giving Izzy another chance🤕
Congratulations keep up humble Champ 👏 well deserved.
man, Pereira show such respect for Izzy, he knows he is one of the best and Alex is just that good because of Izy competition, I would like the traslator show that respect in his speach but he didnt, Alex is very humble, even hard to express, is almost that you have to know portuguese and Brazil to fell his vibe
This guy is a true warrior
Good to see him finally smile 🤣 thought this dude had no emotion. After we won his face was still in fight mode, no emotion seen in the face whatsoever. True Killer.
When I look at Perriera, I see the old world. He looks like he is built and molded by the earth. The sharp features as well doesn't belong in this Era. So calm and peaceful but yet terrifying at times like nature. This guy need to be studied.
It's good to have a humble , no nonsense champ at middleweights for a change
Parabéns campeão! Brasil 🇧🇷
Started from the bottom now you're here. Congrats, Alex!
Started from the bottom now ma whole team fckin here
It's really nice to see him smile! 💕
Huge love from France 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏
Even when this dude smiles he looks intimidating lol
Everyone clap for the champ 👏
Great fight.. very humble guy ..got more gas tank well planned execution..keep it up champ 😎
Man he really deserves this. Love how he overcame adversity...👏🙏
Wow he can smile
I would have CRIED laughing if after the 1st question the translator looked and said "10 pushups John" 😂😂😂
Damn Alex is the most humble guy in the UFC🙏 You can see the respect he has for I💤y! Both fought like warriors! I'm made up for Alex though man's an absolute savage💪🏾👊🏾
What a beautiful smile champ! Congratulations 🎉👏👏👏
damn dude needs a better translator. Incredible fight. super proud of this dude
Parabéns Poatan, vc tem muita clareza e humildade nas tuas declarações.Você realmente é um grande Campeão.Continue assim.Abraço
Se ve a este senor muy calmo humilde simple trankilo q lindo m encanta no s ve banidoso
What a fighter!
Well done Champ 👍 parabens campeao 🇧🇷💯
Izzy’s kryptonite.
Congrats for Pereira and his team what a great fight. Another brazilian champ here!
Well deserved! Humble champ
He won the fight the moment Izzy didn't look him in the eye during the face-off.