UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is currently one of the biggest superstars on the UFC roster. He is extremely active and never shies away from new challenges. However, before becoming a big pay-per-view draw, Pereira spent most of his time working in a tire shop in Brazil. As it turns out, the Brazilian fighter has not forgotten anything from his past life.
Pereira worked in a tire shop for 14 long years before making it big in combat sports. Recently, after his UFC 303 victory, โPoatanโ was awarded an impressive $303K bonus. Pereira then compared that money to what he had made during his time in the tire shop, and the difference was undoubtedly massive.ย
Coming from a humble background like that, Pereira never showed cockiness to any of his opponents. The fighter doesnโt talk much and has a stone-cold killer-type personality, which attracts a lot of attention. Pereira is also known for his incredible power. According to fans, thatโs because of years of experience in the tire shop.ย
Fight fans react to Alex Pereira visiting the old tire shop he used to work in Brazil
Alex Pereira has fought nine fights in the UFC, of which five were championship bouts. In three years, he managed to win titles in two different divisions with dominating wins. His last three fights have ended via finishes, making him one of the best knockout artists in the promotion.
Alex Pereira fighting (via Imago)The โtouch of deathโ has the potential to drop anyone, irrespective of the weight class. As such, fans theorized that the tire shop had something to do with it. Here are some reactions to his latest tire shop video;
That’s how that KO power was generated. He is going back to his roots in order to be ready for Khalil.
โ Robert Brown | Ultiverseโก๏ธ๐ (@rbrown00) August 25, 2024
You can tell he used to take a lot of pride in his job by how quickly he can still do it.
โ Da Cake (@SlipsterOG) August 25, 2024
Pereira is the prime example that anyone can do ANYTHING๐ซก bro completed life
โ MexMartialArts๐ฒ๐ฝ (@MexMartialArts) August 25, 2024
Doing that with no Tire changing machine is actually tough. I miss my old tire shop days haha
โ SP ๐บ (@stealingPremium) August 25, 2024
What a humble man ๐ฅน
โ แดxแดแดแดแดแด ๐บ๐ฟ๐ (@jxkemma) August 25, 2024
Alex went back to show that tire who’s boss ๐ค
โ Eddie-Capital (@eddiejedi) August 25, 2024
From tire shop to being the one of the most popular stars! Anything is possible folks specially if u r genetically gifted! W Alex
โ InkIt (@InkItright) August 25, 2024
Alex Pereira is a fan favorite and got various positive reactions for returning to his previous workplace. Many joked about years of working with tires as the main reason for his astonishing power. Nonetheless, fans eagerly await his third fight of the year at UFC 307 against Khalil Rountree.ย
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