Alex Pereira Talks UFC 300, Heavyweight Future, Sean Strickland, Plays Darts With Ariel

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  • čas přidán 20. 02. 2024
  • #UFC champ Alex Pereira joins #TheMMAHour in-studio to discuss his #UFC300 main event against Jamahal Hill, when he found out he'd headline the event, his future at heavyweight, why his coach loves the idea, why he wants to train with Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland, UFC 301, his staredown with Jamahal Hill after Hill fought Glover Teixeira, training with Steven Seagal, meeting Hasbulla, Dubai, how the fight will end, and more.
    The champ also plays a dramatic game of darts with Ariel Helwani.
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  • @PAJEROX
    @PAJEROX Před 2 měsíci +2710

    Pereira must be the best asset that UFC has brought in recent years.

    • @terrycrowe7238
      @terrycrowe7238 Před 2 měsíci +55

      I agree since Jon Jones

    • @KG-ii2yx
      @KG-ii2yx Před 2 měsíci +94

      still brings to mind the worst trade in UFC history to trade DJ for ben aksren lol
      Edit: For all of you saying askren made Masvidal, Masvidal made Masvidal. Ben was supposed to come in and fight for the title but he couldnt even put a win streak in the ufc. Therefore he is a loser and a bad trade

    • @patrickordos425
      @patrickordos425 Před 2 měsíci +23

      ​@@KG-ii2yx DJ doesn't bring in money

    • @jfernandez925
      @jfernandez925 Před 2 měsíci +32

      ​@KG-ii2yx people keep saying that but it was a business move. As much as I love DJ he wasn't selling ppvs. Maybe they didn't market him correctly but he wasn't selling. Askren in his short stint did sell and also created a big star in Jorge Masvidal (at his expense) who became a big asset. I dont think it was not a bad business decision but this is my opinion because we do not have the hard data to argue either way.

    • @KrikZ32
      @KrikZ32 Před 2 měsíci +18

      @@KG-ii2yx wasn't a bad trade, askren promoted his fights better than DJ and jorge became a star off of knocking him out specifically. DJ was a better fighter, but Askren was a bigger draw by far at that point.

  • @DuntyM14
    @DuntyM14 Před 2 měsíci +1176

    Ariel : “Alex how do you connect with the North American fans so well?”
    Alex: “Chama 🗿”

  • @thomasmyers4932
    @thomasmyers4932 Před 2 měsíci +1096

    Only fighter with a translator where ill actually watch interviews

  • @realtomo29
    @realtomo29 Před 2 měsíci +1493

    I hope Alex makes history by defending at 300 and 301 somehow

    • @dailyclipmafia5041
      @dailyclipmafia5041 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Agaisnt who ??

    • @mamadousow8290
      @mamadousow8290 Před 2 měsíci +8

      hope he gets slept

    • @hisenberger3305
      @hisenberger3305 Před 2 měsíci +124

      @@mamadousow8290😂🤡🤓

    • @Eezle
      @Eezle Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@dailyclipmafia5041israel 3 its so obvious lol

    • @dumpty
      @dumpty Před 2 měsíci +45

      @@mamadousow8290buddy still mad about the izzy rivalry it’s over bud

  • @OlyMar83
    @OlyMar83 Před 2 měsíci +592

    Whittaker said it best…
    “Who let this guy in????!”
    😂 😂 😂

    • @19throse40
      @19throse40 Před 2 měsíci +62

      He's a big fella

    • @winningsm_iie2447
      @winningsm_iie2447 Před 2 měsíci +81

      "did you see the soize of the fella?"

    • @hnetofc
      @hnetofc Před 2 měsíci +2

      Hahahaha

    •  Před 2 měsíci +6

      @@winningsm_iie2447 exactly... UEHAUHAEUHEAHUAEHUEAAEUHEAHUAE

    • @FactoryFugitive
      @FactoryFugitive Před 2 měsíci +11

      Sums up how that division feels at the moment lol.

  • @HARD_TRUTHS
    @HARD_TRUTHS Před 2 měsíci +825

    For a man who can't speak English. He's one of if not the biggest star in the UFC and he's loved. Superstar.

    • @NRC613
      @NRC613 Před 2 měsíci +14

      You don't need English to be big lol

    • @martyQw12
      @martyQw12 Před 2 měsíci +43

      Part of me wishes he will learn some English, would make him 10x savage

    • @NRC613
      @NRC613 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@martyQw12 no it wouldn't him not speaking English what makes him diffrent don't know why you think English matters so much

    • @mu3addz594
      @mu3addz594 Před 2 měsíci +4

      imagine if he joined the UFC sooner in 2017 or 2018

    • @IamnotJokic
      @IamnotJokic Před 2 měsíci +23

      @@NRC613there are plenty of fighters who don’t speak English. None of them are Alex. Alex is original and unique given his story. He also didn’t create the stone face meme, the fans made it for him.

  • @marksutherlandjr.2121
    @marksutherlandjr.2121 Před 2 měsíci +919

    The stone face and the whole thing with Alex was totally organic. Like everything that comes with this dude. He can't miss.

    • @therodenthitman
      @therodenthitman Před 2 měsíci +23

      And can't find a guy who both earned it and deserves it more. Legend of a man.

    • @lethweiblackbelt
      @lethweiblackbelt Před 2 měsíci +25

      If only fighters who are trying to get popular realize this, it has to be genuine not forced or it’s not real

    • @drbray
      @drbray Před 2 měsíci +9

      Much prefer his attitude over the Conor Illia way. Skills pay the bills

    • @jaseallenson316
      @jaseallenson316 Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@@therodenthitmanearned it? Gtfoh. The dude was insanely fast tracked to the title shot, with all extremely favorable matchups. Fans ingnorance is mind blowing.

    • @togrul3954
      @togrul3954 Před 2 měsíci +16

      ​@@jaseallenson316When you are the Greatest Kickboxer ever i guess you do deserve to be fast tracked. Of course you are not gonna be treated the same way as some amateur who is just starting his combat sports career + you have defeated the current champ 2 times when both of you were fighting in kickboxing. He was totally deserving to be fasttracked

  • @JonJon-pj9ly
    @JonJon-pj9ly Před 2 měsíci +608

    Some people just have it. They don't even speak a language we understand but they make thousands of fans just by being themselves. Go Alex.

    • @m3rl707
      @m3rl707 Před 2 měsíci +30

      Charles and Alex put on no fake show. Just themselves and everyone loves it

    • @Weeks25
      @Weeks25 Před 2 měsíci +10

      I agree, Alex definitely has it an I think Olivera does too!

    • @jaseallenson316
      @jaseallenson316 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Izzy made alex as far as ufc goes.. If it wasnt for izzy he wouldve never gotten fast tracked nor the favorable matchups. Prolly wouldnt even be in the ufc, cuz they wouldnt have offered him enough money for him to want to come.

    • @jayceebaybee4233
      @jayceebaybee4233 Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@jaseallenson316 The Izzy history certainly helped get eyes on him, but you have to give credit to Alex for winning. He got wins over Strickland and Jan, things Izzy failed to do. Alex has beaten 4 former champions now, 3 by stoppage. He was also a big kickboxing star in his own right being the first two division Glory champ, and came into the UFC on the same contract money that Izzy started on, $50k show/$50k win.

    • @JonJon-pj9ly
      @JonJon-pj9ly Před 2 měsíci

      @@jaseallenson316 If It wasnt for Alex, Izzy might not haver gotten out of Glory to the UFC either. They made themselves, like countless other fighters and their rivals.

  • @BoneDoinWork
    @BoneDoinWork Před 2 měsíci +641

    they must make a movie on Alex

    • @JustChadding_
      @JustChadding_ Před 2 měsíci +31

      Francis' movie first :D

    • @therodenthitman
      @therodenthitman Před 2 měsíci +20

      @@JustChadding_ Yeah I like Francis and I would agree with this, Francis story is a bit more extreme but the Poatan movie should come out the Month after.

    • @cristianoh97
      @cristianoh97 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Absolutely

    • @lethweiblackbelt
      @lethweiblackbelt Před 2 měsíci +1

      That would be a good movie documentary style but they should do a live action with actors an someone plays him working in the tire shop….maybe….

    • @-M3RL1N-
      @-M3RL1N- Před 2 měsíci +4

      at least zip it up when you’re done

  • @cactusfroth
    @cactusfroth Před 2 měsíci +281

    The interpreter needs to be paid fr, I don't speak Portuguese but not missing a beat for an hour is crazy work

    • @supersteroids
      @supersteroids Před 2 měsíci +72

      Thats also his coach. Alex takes care of him 💯

    • @TriggeringYou
      @TriggeringYou Před 2 měsíci +16

      Ariel "Obrigado" 👍
      Alex "brigada" 👎

    • @luism2411
      @luism2411 Před 2 měsíci +8

      He miss a lot of what Alex say

    • @CliffCaffaro
      @CliffCaffaro Před 2 měsíci +7

      He misses a lot man, the dude from UFC should do his translations after the fights, Fabiano is way better

    • @ulysses988
      @ulysses988 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@CliffCaffaroIk that guy is cool

  • @chibisasuke10
    @chibisasuke10 Před 2 měsíci +170

    The fact that he would welcome Izzy to give him tips and help train tbh is most down right respectful thing a man can say. That takes a lot of maturity and u can tell he really does appreciate Izzy a lot. That’s pretty cool he showing love back to him when he doesn’t have to that’s really legendary

    • @repstarzz
      @repstarzz Před 2 měsíci +17

      yeah honestly. pereira has clearly put the rivalry beside him but for whatever reason adesanya won’t let it go. not that i really think adesanya cares but if izzy put his ego aside and becomes friends/partners w alex a lot of people would like him more.

    • @kudosayala4943
      @kudosayala4943 Před 2 měsíci +15

      And izzy would spin it into "yea of course, I knocked his ass out, I'd want my help too" or some bs with his "I beat that guy once" mentality 🤦

    • @Zayosrs
      @Zayosrs Před 2 měsíci +2

      ​@@kudosayala4943fax izzy would do sum princess shi like that he'd never be mad enough to put it aside realize alex is better and is willing to train with him

    • @PeasNburley
      @PeasNburley Před 2 měsíci +2

      You see Izzy talking about Alex now, it’s a lot of respect

    • @aristotle9243
      @aristotle9243 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@kudosayala4943 u obviously dont watch izzy interviews. He literally says he admires alex and gives him credit all the time. Stop inventing fake narratives so u can hate on izzy.

  • @Luangendary
    @Luangendary Před 2 měsíci +111

    As a native Portuguese speaker, I have to say that the translator did a great job! Maintained the essence of practically all responses. This doesn't normally happen. Another fighter who speaks very well but a lot is lost in translation is Charles Oliveira

    • @jayn6943
      @jayn6943 Před 2 měsíci +16

      Oliveira speaks too fast and too much to get properly translated.
      If he broke his answer in two to let the Translator do his job then it would be better

    • @ShortItalian
      @ShortItalian Před 2 měsíci +6

      The translator is also one of his best friends and coaches

    • @boldottoman
      @boldottoman Před 2 měsíci +3

      Plinio is sharp and fast. Impressive.

    • @cappy2282
      @cappy2282 Před 14 dny

      Yes, I don't speak Portuguese but translatorn always seems to on point and he's seems like a good friend to Alex. Love both of them 💪🙏

  • @dylancole5873
    @dylancole5873 Před 2 měsíci +132

    I’m a simple man, I see Pereira I click

    • @herestesanalin4085
      @herestesanalin4085 Před 2 měsíci +11

      Im a simple man, I see Poatan , I say chama . 🗿

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci +2

      lmao its true everybody loves Alex Charles and Alex are by far the most loved fan favorite fighters in the UFC rn. Charles was #1 most fan favorite fighter ever on Tapology not a long time ago, has like almost 8 milllion IG followers. Both of them do not need English they just have the charisma and the backstories that makes you root for them and they are so exciting to watch

    • @ammon80954
      @ammon80954 Před 2 měsíci

      Yup

  • @jquilespr
    @jquilespr Před 2 měsíci +383

    Chama 🗿

  • @vetlejose
    @vetlejose Před 2 měsíci +379

    The translator seems like a Good Guy, not trying to steal any fame or headlight

    • @tiernanmurray105
      @tiernanmurray105 Před 2 měsíci +54

      Agreed he did a great job

    • @newworldnopesorry8458
      @newworldnopesorry8458 Před 2 měsíci +87

      they are friends a very long time, you can see him on his side during his "early" kickboxing too ! as a coach !

    • @nicodiaz627
      @nicodiaz627 Před 2 měsíci +48

      He is his coach as well

    • @SonOfArzu
      @SonOfArzu Před 2 měsíci +19

      Dude is legend)He is super strong fighter and trainer. He have Strickland shirt for training tooXDD

    • @DakonBlackblade2
      @DakonBlackblade2 Před 2 měsíci +11

      The translator is his trainer and also a former heavyweigth kickboxing champion.

  • @jasoncarson1043
    @jasoncarson1043 Před 2 měsíci +337

    Alex is a terrifyingly nice man

    • @pithius2191
      @pithius2191 Před 2 měsíci +10

      😅Yep, nicely terrifying sometimes too

    • @jasoncarson1043
      @jasoncarson1043 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@pithius2191 100%

    • @jaseallenson316
      @jaseallenson316 Před 2 měsíci +9

      Yall act like you know these dudes, when you see less than 1% of their life.

    • @fatty828
      @fatty828 Před 2 měsíci

      Until he meets Izzy or Jamahal😂

    • @DCshandle
      @DCshandle Před 2 měsíci

      @@jaseallenson316if Alex was a pos we’d know about it like how we know about Jon jones because bad people do bad things 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @ProximaU0
    @ProximaU0 Před 2 měsíci +241

    Plinio and Alex are such a good and natural combo.

    • @cappy2282
      @cappy2282 Před 14 dny

      They are dynamic duo lol. They're both cool 😎

  • @Kayluv101
    @Kayluv101 Před 2 měsíci +182

    I swear everyone Likes Alex i’ve never met someone that doesn’t like him.. UFC fans are his fans

  • @matthewcharboneau733
    @matthewcharboneau733 Před 2 měsíci +498

    Alex is my favorite fighter currently. Ever since he beat Izzy he climbed to the top of my list. Double champ

    • @KeyserSoze23
      @KeyserSoze23 Před 2 měsíci +1

      You prefer him over Ilia?

    • @mattbaird
      @mattbaird Před 2 měsíci +10

      @@KeyserSoze23Ilia isn’t as proven yet. Alex double champ.

    • @geovellidrive
      @geovellidrive Před 2 měsíci +8

      ​@@KeyserSoze23Ilia only won because Volk did something stupid, not every one is bouncing back 4 months after a k.o loss. Now he got 2. As long as Alex doesn't Tony Ferguson himself. Then he beating Ilia forsure. Do nah Alex's resume is way better than Ilia's even with the losses.

    • @pacoss4618
      @pacoss4618 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Most fast tracked privileged fighter ever😂 ofc hes gonna get multiple titles

    • @matthewcharboneau733
      @matthewcharboneau733 Před 2 měsíci

      @@KeyserSoze23 yes. Ilia is probably top 5 for me. Maybe if Ilia defends the belt a couple times and continues to viciously KO people then he'll climb to my #1 spot

  • @chestercopperpot1530
    @chestercopperpot1530 Před 2 měsíci +108

    Love that this guy is just himself and wins so many fans over cause he’s a fckn badass fighter, doesn’t have to try hard to be something he’s not and is a genuinely nice and soft spoken human in regular everyday life. This is what it’s all about. America loves Alex Pereira 💪🏼🇺🇸🇧🇷

    • @Natsu4495
      @Natsu4495 Před 2 měsíci +2

      The stone cold face character help a lot 😂

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@Natsu4495facts but I love how Alex embraced it and buys statues of them and makes a merch with the emoji on it and its his bestseller lmao

    • @cappy2282
      @cappy2282 Před 14 dny

      ​@@FinnMMA lol Ya Alex playing into the stone face is hilarious. He knows fans love it

  • @austinrandall1273
    @austinrandall1273 Před 2 měsíci +131

    He went to a new level after he called Khamzat a dogs asshole

  • @JwallAGod
    @JwallAGod Před 2 měsíci +135

    Literally a Izzy fan and this man turned me into a fan. What a legend.

    • @lowkeyb8429
      @lowkeyb8429 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Just saying that cause he want to train with Izzy now, Izzy always on this guys mind 🤣

    • @F10cke
      @F10cke Před 2 měsíci +10

      he knocked him out 2 times and won 1 decision.
      Sure he would like to train with high lvl strikers, to sharpen his skills and not because izzy is in his mind how you think

    • @lowkeyb8429
      @lowkeyb8429 Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@F10cke it’s 1-1 in mma he tryed call izzy out for another fight after izzy knocked him df out, Izzy declined, now he wants to train with him lol that’s what I call on someone’s mind lol

    • @danielalmo4255
      @danielalmo4255 Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@lowkeyb8429 fax

    • @togrul3954
      @togrul3954 Před 2 měsíci +18

      ​@@lowkeyb8429He offered Izzy a title shot and Izzy declined. Now Alex see that there wont be another match between them then might as well start training and stop the beef. Like Adesanya stopped his beef with Jon Jones when they realised that they wont fight in the future anymore

  • @bakerstreetbear679
    @bakerstreetbear679 Před 2 měsíci +75

    Not speaking English makes him that much scarier.
    The only thing he needs to learn to say: "if he dies, he dies."

    • @michael_chavez
      @michael_chavez Před 2 měsíci +3

      I would trick him into saying it

    • @Hacker-orwot1
      @Hacker-orwot1 Před 2 měsíci

      He can speak " come to daddy"
      That's more than enough

  • @warrgoddess8029
    @warrgoddess8029 Před 2 měsíci +33

    👑Alex and Oliveira👑

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci +3

      facts most beloved fighterrs on the entire UFC roster

  • @OGameRunner
    @OGameRunner Před 2 měsíci +78

    Brah Alex got to be nmy favourite fighter and IM AUSSIE.
    He's stoic af. Sickest entrance shooting the bow to the octagon. his fighting style is a technical killer. And his merch is sick. And he has a sense of humour. He Dope

    • @HeliodromusScorpio
      @HeliodromusScorpio Před 2 měsíci +7

      What does you being Australian have to do with him? Lmao

    • @turdferguson460
      @turdferguson460 Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@HeliodromusScorpio Anzac fans usually back Anzac fighters ie Izzy and Whittaker

    • @OGameRunner
      @OGameRunner Před 2 měsíci

      @@HeliodromusScorpio what he said ^

    • @richedwards4590
      @richedwards4590 Před 2 měsíci

      Good summary

  • @dubaspace
    @dubaspace Před 2 měsíci +101

    I love listening to Perriera bc he’s particularly easy to understand like 70%+ if you speak Spanish….its almost like a Portuguese lesson

    • @jackbauer4186
      @jackbauer4186 Před 2 měsíci +29

      Everyone who speaks Portugese says Alex is incredibly articulate and well spoken. That's probably why he's so easy for Spanish-speaking people to understand.

    • @ssg723
      @ssg723 Před 2 měsíci +2

      So true bro

    • @ale6723
      @ale6723 Před 2 měsíci +14

      ​@@jackbauer4186I'm Brazilian and he is not like incredibly well spoken. he speak the way you think a ex tire changer and MMA fighter would. But everytime hecgets interviewed he gets better and better at communicating... who knows he maybe even talk English in the future

    • @okra2363
      @okra2363 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Pereira*

    • @jayn6943
      @jayn6943 Před 2 měsíci +11

      ​@@ale6723that's an exaggeration, bud . He's well spoken. He's also good at conveying his thought process. And he has a good diction.

  • @562XXXXX
    @562XXXXX Před 2 měsíci +88

    Can’t get enough of Pereira

  • @scottgonnella2383
    @scottgonnella2383 Před 2 měsíci +63

    The dart game at the end was classic. Well done Ariel. How can anyone not like Poatan. He is such a likeable athlete.

    • @loonatic42
      @loonatic42 Před 2 měsíci +11

      Ariel not explaining the rules before is dirty work 😂

    • @mattbrooks90
      @mattbrooks90 Před 2 měsíci +3

      I love Ariel and his show but was totally cringing at how graceless he was during the darts. Childish and petty. It was toecurling. I'm in UK and love darts... and I love how Ariel embraces and champions the sport... but ffs, don't act like that in a game in an english pub if you don't want a black eye.

    • @gs-nq6mw
      @gs-nq6mw Před 2 měsíci

      It's good to see someone natural and honest in the world we're living where everyone is a character trying to manipulate each other and become a celebrity,Alex is just there doing what he likes to do

    • @allahalkareem8055
      @allahalkareem8055 Před 2 měsíci

      How can anyone like Ariel tho

  • @IamnotJokic
    @IamnotJokic Před 2 měsíci +34

    People love Poatan because he’s original and authentic. He’s unique.

    • @gs-nq6mw
      @gs-nq6mw Před 2 měsíci +1

      He's not creating a persona to impress people, not forcing to become a celebrity, just a legit guy doing what he likes to do and saying what he thinks

    • @kudosayala4943
      @kudosayala4943 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@gs-nq6mw basically izzys exact opposite.. Which is why I actually like Alex

    • @iamdaniloalmeida
      @iamdaniloalmeida Před 2 měsíci +1

      He behaves like a true man

  • @Balaji___
    @Balaji___ Před 2 měsíci +14

    I'm so happy for Alex! Love from India 🇮🇳♥️

  • @leoonthego474
    @leoonthego474 Před 2 měsíci +28

    Alex is a natural born warrior, so authentic, real guy. Absolute example of dedication no messing around. Good man

  • @gregwright2059
    @gregwright2059 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Alex is sooooo likable. Such an infectious fighter & person.

  • @paulisthelegend
    @paulisthelegend Před 2 měsíci +48

    Alex is such a legend of the sport. Dude is a freak of nature

  • @mcconkeymudmotorsports949
    @mcconkeymudmotorsports949 Před 2 měsíci +50

    Hair Alex is a different beast I dig it well done warrior

  • @SkeeloKing
    @SkeeloKing Před 2 měsíci +42

    Only long interview I’ve ever listened to in full with a translator. Thanks ya’ll three!!! 🎉 🔥

  • @deuteronomycurse3221
    @deuteronomycurse3221 Před 2 měsíci +32

    🎙🗿 “Huh” -Alex Pereira

  • @thomasmyers4932
    @thomasmyers4932 Před 2 měsíci +33

    I believe Pereira will be the first ufc fighter to win a belt in 3 different weight classes

    • @kurtglathar5162
      @kurtglathar5162 Před 2 měsíci +7

      He’s the most likely to do that, but Aspinall is huge, fast, and is a master on the ground. So it’s possible, but that’s a hard matchup for Alex.

    • @Fillegubben
      @Fillegubben Před 2 měsíci

      Not as long as it's Jones as heavyweight

    • @thomasmyers4932
      @thomasmyers4932 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@Fillegubben jones is fighting stipe and taking off fym

    • @jayn6943
      @jayn6943 Před 2 měsíci +5

      ​@@Fillegubbenall it takes it's a punch, brother. I'm not saying that Pereira would win, but you're acting as if Jones is untouchable.
      Pereira is definitely better than Reyes and Thiago.

    • @Fillegubben
      @Fillegubben Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@jayn6943 Anything can happen in MMA, I agree. Jones has never even been seriously rocked, and look at what happened on the ground in Alex vs Adesanya, or Alex vs Jan, that wouldn't end well for basically anyone versus Jones. Would be boring if the discussion just ended at "puncher's chance"

  • @zb3485
    @zb3485 Před 2 měsíci +30

    anything this guy does is a must watch...even tho he doesnt talk much, he just got that deadly aura

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci +1

      facts him and Charles Oliveira are by far the most beloved fighters on the roster and their backstories and their fights makes it impossible not to root for them. Alex Interview on Ariel already has a lot more views than the "superstar" Sean O Malley ones here lmaooo O Malllley willl never be a star he doesnt have the it factor 0 personality 0 charisma

    • @loureiro2
      @loureiro2 Před 2 měsíci

      Deadly aura. That was the definition i was search for to describe poatan. Deadly aura

  • @lebraa
    @lebraa Před 2 měsíci +101

    If hill strikes with poatan.. its gonna be a 2 round fight..

    • @NoSc0pe78yearsago
      @NoSc0pe78yearsago Před 2 měsíci +21

      Hill has a great chance there too tho

    • @JoshuaSmith-no9mn
      @JoshuaSmith-no9mn Před 2 měsíci +13

      Hill has extremely good boxing and Pereira is open to the straight right hand so Hill does have a very good chance although I still favor Poatan due to his calf kicking ability combined with Jamahal potentially rushing back from an injury to the lower leg.

    • @zb3485
      @zb3485 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@NoSc0pe78yearsago agree - he actually has a lot of power...definitely a sleeper fight, im not dissapointed at all

    • @nonenone4744
      @nonenone4744 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@JoshuaSmith-no9mn as a die hard alex fan I can’t deny the right hand n Jamal style but Achilles injury regardless Alex leg kick the right spot fight over

    • @Droptlot
      @Droptlot Před 2 měsíci +1

      I agree but hill is no joke on the feet either he’s got a clean 1 2 and that seems like pereira kryptonite

  • @DanielContreras-hk4og
    @DanielContreras-hk4og Před 2 měsíci +16

    I honestly love Alex so much and so happy for him that he’s headlining 300!
    Literally the best thing to happen to the ufc in the more recent years!

  • @daco8856
    @daco8856 Před 2 měsíci +13

    Izzy was actually the first to say he looked like an Easter Island statue in an interview after the first MMA fight. He said he should be called 'head of stone' rather than 'stone hands' (='Poatan') because he was tough or something

  • @sierraastrology9975
    @sierraastrology9975 Před 2 měsíci +20

    Epic stare down with Jiri

  • @michaelorsini9695
    @michaelorsini9695 Před 2 měsíci +20

    Love this guy!!! To come from a bar and challenge and even win a Championship shows the heart of this man! Alex is an inspiration to many people. Cheers fropm Canada!!!

  • @vega6880
    @vega6880 Před 2 měsíci +55

    Look at the size of his hands & Knuckles 😭 dude is a beast

    • @nme_mma
      @nme_mma Před 2 měsíci +2

      Yeah wow... seeing his hands in comparison to the coach 😳

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@nme_mmaJoe Rogan always tallked about the size of Alex hands its crazy lmao definitely helps wth his power aswell

  • @brazilianmmalegends
    @brazilianmmalegends Před 2 měsíci +6

    Plínio is getting better and better in translating Alex... In his early days translating Alex he used to miss somethings, but today I have to say he did an incredible job. His best performance so far, someone give the night bonus to the man

  • @metal-keyboard-player
    @metal-keyboard-player Před 2 měsíci +17

    Not only is Alex the ultimate badass and so cool for continually doing media. But this is the only the one and only fighter they can't speak English that I watch, completely because how good is translator is and how articulate, awesome interview Ariel

  • @henriquelando
    @henriquelando Před 2 měsíci +6

    Adesanya in some pub: I already beat that guy.

    • @loureiro2
      @loureiro2 Před 2 měsíci

      The fish dies by its mouth. Hehehehe

  • @AcidGlow
    @AcidGlow Před 2 měsíci +8

    What I found a bit insulting, was so many "fans" were putting Alex vs Jamal down for headlining 300. Sure, Jamal hasn't fought in a long time due to injury, even if you don't like him.. You can't put so much hate towards Alex. He's had a very quick rise to 2 championships. I'm sure Dana tried to get other matches for 300 but they didn't work out. And this match was still available.
    I'd rather see this instead of Leon vs Belal 2 for 300. Some people only see 1 side to an event. This card is fine. Sure they're could've been more additions but not everyone can make it. Looking forward to seeing Alex compete and defend his title. 💪

  • @lilpoppa2k
    @lilpoppa2k Před 2 měsíci +12

    Alex is just so likable

  • @jteenbillion
    @jteenbillion Před 2 měsíci +13

    Excellent translation. Doesn’t make it about himself or answer for Alex. Makes sure what poatan says is translated in the same way he’s saying it. And translates Ariel in the same way.

  • @OllieGill-ke1ud
    @OllieGill-ke1ud Před 2 měsíci +9

    His kickboxing is art

  • @ItsAxeI
    @ItsAxeI Před 2 měsíci +12

    Alex's eye contact must be a wild thing to experience

  • @soflash8598
    @soflash8598 Před 2 měsíci +28

    seamless translation, great work

  • @levelup2014
    @levelup2014 Před 2 měsíci +23

    Alex’s career is so crazy when you step back and think about it it’s almost not real

    • @filipeocean2858
      @filipeocean2858 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Fr , being double champ in two sports is no joke

  • @mattbrooks90
    @mattbrooks90 Před 2 měsíci +11

    The quiet, calm, complete confidence of being a complete killing machine.

  • @IamnotJokic
    @IamnotJokic Před 2 měsíci +9

    I hope the UFC is paying this man well. He’s one of their biggest stars.

    • @cricketcavalry1824
      @cricketcavalry1824 Před 2 měsíci +2

      He just signed another 8 fight contracts. probably for like 8 millions LOL. Plus he can get PPV points as well as bonus

  • @birdperson2854
    @birdperson2854 Před 2 měsíci +16

    I just know Jamal Hill is seated somewhere with his purple lights watching this and pausing it over and over just to counter everyword alex is saying here😂😂😂

    • @JT76912
      @JT76912 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Not going to lie as an OG hill fan before he came champion, Jamahal is next level petty lmao, Hill is very knowledgable and intelligent about the fight game but he is sensitive asf. Bro is on the verge of insanity.

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci

      @@JT76912fr Jamahal sadly lost his mind I guess his injury was a big reason for that

  • @anthonypensero7690
    @anthonypensero7690 Před 2 měsíci +13

    The first time I genuinely felt a decent amount of heartbreak after someone lost, especially a ko loss is when Gyno koed my guy alex here.

  • @RichRobinson
    @RichRobinson Před 2 měsíci +4

    There’s a bunch of us Brits who get together and watch the fights on a Sunday evening (if you’re not from the US, you know how that goes!) and we all unanimously love Alex. He’s game. He’s warm, but stoic at the same time. I love how he trained with Strickland and cornered him. That’s incredibly cool.

  • @beastcombatanalysing635
    @beastcombatanalysing635 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Alex and Ngannou share the same reason why people are drawn to them and it's that they are real, they don't need to make noise to show how determined they are it screams through their energy and actions, this dude is more intelligent than the commentators give him, the way he fights is amazing

    • @repstarzz
      @repstarzz Před 2 měsíci

      it’s mostly the language barrier tbh. a lot of non-american fighters have great personalities when they get to speak in their native language. topuria was asked in spanish about meditation and he responded with how a ship without a lighthouse will never find its way or something. but in english topuria just kinda sounds like a cocky loudmouth. these guys aren’t given credit mostly because they’re not really given the opportunity to showcase themselves and the way they think

  • @Pdog7293
    @Pdog7293 Před 2 měsíci +18

    New ufc 5 dlc legendary fighter: Poatan with hair

    • @seanmower3926
      @seanmower3926 Před 2 měsíci

      He will shave it before his next fight. I think it’s a preparation thing

    • @masterknight624
      @masterknight624 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@seanmower3926he does it to raise his intimidation stat by 10%.

    • @MikeBusby3773
      @MikeBusby3773 Před 2 měsíci +1

      The 7th layer no less.

  • @MagnusGalactusOG
    @MagnusGalactusOG Před 2 měsíci +11

    Best fighter and coolest human in UFC history.
    Orders of magnitude above Steroid Jones.

  • @Ar1AnX1x
    @Ar1AnX1x Před 2 měsíci +8

    sometimes I forget how good Ariel is at interviewing
    some of his interviews get really stale and standard but some of them are just as good as it gets, which makes sense because the guy's been interviewing fighters for more than a decade now

  • @TheHomelander7
    @TheHomelander7 Před 2 měsíci +22

    I love how he really just wants to learn from fighters and teach them even after a intense rivalry

  • @Kyubix-_-
    @Kyubix-_- Před 2 měsíci +7

    He's such a phenomenal guy and I dont see any reason to unlike him in the future. 🤘

  • @bauerpower83
    @bauerpower83 Před 2 měsíci +15

    I love when he came out in his native gear. Dude is wwe but a real fighter. Pointing the bow. My guy knew how to get people hyped

  • @sainsburmcmanus
    @sainsburmcmanus Před 2 měsíci +6

    Double champ in Glory, pulled himself out the gutter, then double champ in the UFC. Poatan my GOAT. Chama 🗿

  • @martinjames6148
    @martinjames6148 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Alex is the man!!! Great interview too, thanks Ariel

  • @JimboSlice-cg5ky
    @JimboSlice-cg5ky Před 2 měsíci +10

    Really cool he came on the show and not just a video call . Poatan 🗿👊🏽is my favorite Fighter

  • @Marwan-uv1fc
    @Marwan-uv1fc Před 2 měsíci +11

    Alex is a beast the best thing that happened to the ufc last 2 years

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci

      maybe even in the last 6-7 years

  • @xAzaar-
    @xAzaar- Před 2 měsíci +7

    Him wanting to fight at Heavyweight is so badass.

  • @orlamgomes7513
    @orlamgomes7513 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Poatan, brabo demais!

  • @ZepplinOnFire
    @ZepplinOnFire Před 2 měsíci +6

    How does anyone not love Alex. What an incredible Human. For one of the most brutal and deadly fighters he has an unbelievable amount of empathy. Would love to see his be the first Triple Champ. Fan for ever!

  • @iamharishchand
    @iamharishchand Před 2 měsíci +13

    If he beats Hill, you may argue that he will become the second best LHW fighter of all time. He beat Jan, Jiri, and Hill all in the top 5.

    • @seanmower3926
      @seanmower3926 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I feel like his career will
      Go like this.
      He will beat hill and ank, by then Jon will be coming back, Jon will beat stipe, and give aspinal a shot. He will win and he won’t like being compared to Alex. And they will fight at HW. If Alex wins he will retire if he looses he will defend LHW once or twice more to show he’s not washed and then retire

    • @CusCusEdits
      @CusCusEdits Před 2 měsíci

      @@seanmower3926that will definitely not happen. Jon said multiple times that he only wants to fight stipe and then retire. He has no interest in coming back to lhw or fighting smbdy else at HW.

    • @JT76912
      @JT76912 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Are we forgetting about DC?

    • @heisenberg6142
      @heisenberg6142 Před 2 měsíci

      @@seanmower3926you’re making fanfics

    • @iamharishchand
      @iamharishchand Před 2 měsíci

      @@JT76912 DC is one of my favourite fighters but with all due respect he only beat Rumble Johnson whose was in top 5 at the time (twice). He fought 43 yr old Dan for the title contention. He lost 2 title fights and Gustafson which is great but then he moved to HW.

  • @demetriomaniau9249
    @demetriomaniau9249 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Bro DOES NOT stop looking at Ariel LMAO

  • @Dajoejoe87
    @Dajoejoe87 Před 2 měsíci +21

    Ever since he let strickland train with him, hes become my fav 205'r

    • @jayn6943
      @jayn6943 Před 2 měsíci +7

      And judging by what he said here he would refuse to fight Strickland if UFC offered. Very old school. That's how it used to be in Brazil

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci

      @@jayn6943just class and after training with Sean Sean suddenly had the best striking defense in the UFC, first fight a TKO next fight he schooled Izzy lmao Sean even said that Alex showed him shitty his footwork was

  • @Weeks25
    @Weeks25 Před 2 měsíci +17

    At first I was annoyed the UFC kept bringing fighters in an giving them a fast track to a title shot (first Chandler then Alex). But after he beat Izzy I became a big fan. Winning the light heavyweight belt has easily put him in my current top 5. Nobody can deny his fights are entertaining. I never would’ve thought that 2 Brazilians… Alex an Olivera, that don’t speak English (or very little) would be a couple of my favorite fighters. Their fights are always exciting no matter if they win or lose! An they are both the definition of bout it!! Love his loyalty to Strickland. An his translator doesn’t leave you feeling like he left so much out. That translator seems to be on point.

  • @luedawg987
    @luedawg987 Před 2 měsíci +19

    Alex is the most chill laid back murder iv ever seen 😂

  • @hs_vinny
    @hs_vinny Před 2 měsíci +3

    ALEX O ORGULHO DO BRASIL

  • @ChuckStevens-sb5xt
    @ChuckStevens-sb5xt Před 2 měsíci +2

    Win or lose Alex is one of my favorite fighters, he is authentic and that is the reason why people love him

  • @charleyscofield3019
    @charleyscofield3019 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Alex is a beast

  • @VIP-by6gb
    @VIP-by6gb Před 2 měsíci +6

    It would be sick to see Alex Pereira vs prime Anderson Silva.

    • @keshmula2676
      @keshmula2676 Před 2 měsíci

      lol that would be insane

    • @chestercopperpot1530
      @chestercopperpot1530 Před 2 měsíci +8

      Honestly think Alex is too big for Anderson and I’m a massive Silva fan

    • @fern4310
      @fern4310 Před 2 měsíci

      Alex is way too big for Silva

    • @mohammedzain5598
      @mohammedzain5598 Před 2 měsíci

      yeah.....alex is a huge LHW. he was fkin monster (big foot)in 185 whereas silva was a decently big 185er@@chestercopperpot1530

    • @Fillegubben
      @Fillegubben Před 2 měsíci

      @@chestercopperpot1530 Are you forgetting that Adesanya knocked him out? I'm a big fan of Alex but underrating Anderson is silly. The best middleweight ever

  • @jackbauer4186
    @jackbauer4186 Před 2 měsíci +50

    Never seen Alex so fleshed out in the face. He's gotta be about 250 in this interview. He looks extremely healthy and hydrated.

  • @nerysWRLD
    @nerysWRLD Před 2 měsíci +3

    alex is genuinely one of the best things to happen to the ufc in a while, amazing personality and even better skills n HES ACTIVE ASF

  • @THE-CHAMPION-HAS-A-NAME
    @THE-CHAMPION-HAS-A-NAME Před 2 měsíci +15

    Alex is going to be focused on darts for a while now

  • @jacquesbraz4801
    @jacquesbraz4801 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That was really nice to watch! Cheers from Brazil!

  • @222aloof
    @222aloof Před 2 měsíci +20

    Chama!

  • @mailsonsilva5545
    @mailsonsilva5545 Před 2 měsíci +3

    it's amazing how Alex even without speak so much he can connect with people. amazing guy!!

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA Před 2 měsíci

      way bigger of a superstar than O Malley lmao Alex interview literally already has like 100k more views than O Malleys and he doesnt even speak 1 word of English

  • @AfroViking300
    @AfroViking300 Před 2 měsíci +6

    When he asked alex about khalil "mmm nah" 🤣🤣

  • @xAzaar-
    @xAzaar- Před 2 měsíci +3

    Been following him since his Glory Kickboxing days. He was immediately my favorite fighter when i saw him back then. Glad to see how far he's going.

  • @Bujuuu
    @Bujuuu Před 2 měsíci +2

    Alex is the only person I’d sit here and listen to someone translate for a hour

  • @Jonboy997
    @Jonboy997 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Alex is one of my favorite fighters just from what he's been able to accomplish in a short amount of time.

  • @truthtalker6079
    @truthtalker6079 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Ngl I normally could care less for a champion that can’t speak English, like it sounds bad for me to say but I just can’t get invested, but Alex made a rep for not even talking and it’s perfect

  • @SacredAbolisher
    @SacredAbolisher Před 2 měsíci +7

    Ive seen the translator guy alot man hes the truth💪🏽

  • @dampbutthole3025
    @dampbutthole3025 Před 2 měsíci +8

    ariel you should put time stamps for all your questions would be cool thanks!

    • @Weeks25
      @Weeks25 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I know man, I was looking for some time stamps so I could skip around an watch only what I cared to hear. I’m surprised a big channel like this doesn’t have them.

  • @thewhitegirlslayer1
    @thewhitegirlslayer1 Před 2 měsíci +5

    If he defends at 300 and 301 they cant argue he's the greatest combat sporte athlete

    • @jayn6943
      @jayn6943 Před 2 měsíci

      He already is when it comes to Combat Sports.
      People are just reluctant when it comes to simply MMA

  • @Marcel-tc6fr
    @Marcel-tc6fr Před 2 měsíci +9

    Damn Ariel is the goat of meadia great interview and his work at this game people nead to show him more respect for all his doing

  • @Vex319
    @Vex319 Před 2 měsíci +9

    I think its easy to be a fan because it feels like you can follow this guy into war

  • @RyanPortland420
    @RyanPortland420 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Everything he does is so compelling to me. Alex is awesome.

  • @Urban_Paradise
    @Urban_Paradise Před měsícem +1

    I have really grown to like Alex. He's so humble and workman like. The UFC is lucky to have him.