Alex Pereira is undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars in the current UFC landscape. The Brazilian fighter has defended his light heavyweight title thrice in 2024 and is a favorite for winning the ‘Fighter of the Year’ award. As it turns out, ‘Poatan’ has now stepped into Hollywood and will continue the shoot early next year.
Alex Pereira became a fan favorite due to his cold-blooded personality and incredible striking prowess. While other superstars depend on trash-talking, Pereira likes to keep a straight face and let his hands do the talking. In his upcoming Hollywood debut, Alex Pereira will play a similar role with very little dialogue, similar to the iconic Terminator.
It’s going to be like Terminator where he only days one word at the end…I’m going to do the whole movie without speaking. I’ll be there from the beginning to the end…And at the end, I’m going to say CHAMA.
Alex Pereira via Podpah Podcast
The Terminator, portrayed by the legendary action star Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a cult classic that millions of fans cherish. Interestingly, Alex Pereira bears a striking resemblance to this iconic character, which has fans thrilled about his Hollywood project. As the most active champion in the past year, Pereira’s dedication and intensity have fuelled excitement among his fans.
Alex Pereira talks about his upcoming movie role:
“I’m going to do the whole movie without speaking. I’ll be there from the beginning to the end.
And at the end, I’m going to say CHAMA.” 😭😭
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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 2, 2024
Recently, Alex Pereira was rumored to face top light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 310. When welterweight champion Belal Muhammad withdrew from the main event, fans hoped Pereira would step in to save the card once again. Though this matchup hasn’t materialized, it’s clear that Pereira has already won over fans and solidified his status as a superstar.
Alex Pereira’s arch-nemesis shows respect to the light heavyweight champion
The rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya is among the most intense in combat sports. It began in Glory kickboxing, where Pereira defeated Adesanya twice, including a knockout. When they transitioned to MMA, their rivalry reignited in the UFC, with Pereira capturing the middleweight title by defeating Adesanya at UFC 281.
However, Izzy reclaimed the title with a stunning knockout in their rematch at UFC 287. Their back-and-forth battles have captivated fans, defining a memorable chapter in MMA history. Despite the rivalry, the mutual respect between both fighters is undeniable. Recently, Izzy showed the same as he defended Pereira from a troll.
He’s really good, show him respect…I beat him already, So, you can be a fan.
Israel Adesanya via his YouTube channel
Israel Adesanya made sure to show respect when this young fan took a dig at Alex Pereira. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/E7taX1WQDx
— InsideFighting (@InsideFighting_) November 1, 2024
After his last defeat against Adesanya, ‘Poatan’ decided to move up, and Izzy quickly warned everybody. The predictions were true, as the Brazilian superstar has dominated everyone after moving up. While many fans have hoped for a trilogy fight between both fighters, Adesanya has already moved on from the rivalry.
