{"id":10982,"date":"2025-01-06T00:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T23:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=10982"},"modified":"2025-01-06T00:45:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T23:45:44","slug":"alex-pereira-the-ultimate-friend-how-poatan-has-avenged-glover-teixeiras-losses-inside-the-octagon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/alex-pereira-the-ultimate-friend-how-poatan-has-avenged-glover-teixeiras-losses-inside-the-octagon\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Pereira, The Ultimate Friend: How Poatan Has Avenged Glover Teixeira&#8217;s Losses Inside the Octagon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the sport of blood and violence, few friendships shine as bright as the bond between Glover Teixeira and Alex Pereira. When the veteran fighter took young Alex under his wing, no one could have predicted how their story would unfold.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Pereira, now the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mma\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>UFC<\/a> light heavyweight champion, has done something remarkable. He has systematically avenged his mentor&rsquo;s losses in a remarkable fashion. This student honored his teacher in the most spectacular way possible.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/israel-adesanya-reminds-everyone-that-he-is-finally-over-the-alex-pereira-saga\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Israel Adesanya reminds everyone that he is finally over &lsquo;The Alex Pereira Saga&rsquo;<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defeating Jiri Prochazka<\/h2><p>Jiri Prochazka snatched the title from Glover Teixeira in that back-and-forth war at UFC 275. It was a heartbreaker that ended with a last-minute submission. Fast forward to UFC 295, and there&rsquo;s Alex Pereira standing across from Prochazka.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka<br><br>Although this was a close fight all the way through, Jiri was clearly about to lost the fight by decision. He however gets on top of Glover and found the choke that sent the entirety of MMA fans to disbelief <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eTZ1xhZtnx\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/eTZ1xhZtnx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MakhachevGOAT | UmarGOAT | PantojaGOAT (@Pantoja_GOAT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pantoja_GOAT\/status\/1731638832741876013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>December 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Alex Pereira knockouts Jiri Prochazka in round 2 to become your LHW UFC Champion. Congratulations <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlexPereiraUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@AlexPereiraUFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#ufc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ufc295?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#ufc295<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qKuJwcERYF\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/qKuJwcERYF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ninamdrama\/status\/1723569922859479400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>November 12, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The fight didn&rsquo;t last long. Alex Pereira unleashed his infamous left hook, and just like that, Prochazka&rsquo;s lights went out. The same man who had taken Glover&rsquo;s title now fell victim to Glover&rsquo;s protege. Sweet revenge was served ice-cold in the second round!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defeating Jamahal Hill<\/h2><p>The most recent chapter in this revenge tour came at UFC 300. Prochazka had to vacate the title due to an injury. And Jamahal Hill and Glover Teixeira fought for the belt. &lsquo;Sweet Dreams&rsquo; had dominated Glover in their title fight at UFC 283, leading to Teixeira&rsquo;s retirement.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">January 21st, 2023<br><br>After Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev was ruled a draw in the prior numbered event, the UFC once again put the Light Heavyweight title on the line, and paired former Light Heavyweight Champion, Glover Teixeira against DWCS alumni, Jamahal Hill. What proceeded is one&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3TdQ2nsNYN\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/3TdQ2nsNYN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mixed Martial Aus &#127462;&#127482; (@MixedMartialAus) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MixedMartialAus\/status\/1773512385485299721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 29, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>But when Hill stepped in against Alex Pereira, it was a different story. &lsquo;Poatan&rsquo; didn&rsquo;t just win. he put on a striking clinic that ended with Hill face-down on the canvas in the first round in the main event of UFC 300. The student had completed the trilogy of revenge, taking out the last man to defeat his mentor.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This angle of Alex Pereira KO&rsquo;ing Jamahal Hill &#128558;&zwj;&#128168; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rMD3AcEdiH\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/rMD3AcEdiH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; &#120424;&#120414;&#120419;&#120420;&#128171; (@sinoUFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sinoUFC\/status\/1802044253255975014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>June 15, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>What makes this story special isn&rsquo;t just the wins,&nbsp; it&rsquo;s how Pereira carries himself. After each victory, he always credits Teixeira first. He is not out there talking trash or gloating about revenge. Instead, he shows the same humble attitude his mentor is known for. In the gym, fans can still find him taking instruction from the retired champion, proving that even champions never stop learning.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glover Teixeira &lsquo;Stuns&rsquo; Alex Pereira In Latest Power Slap Skit<\/h2><p>Life after retirement seems pretty fun for Glover Teixeira, especially when he gets to &ldquo;slap&rdquo; around the UFC light heavyweight champion. The former champ has been keeping busy in his Connecticut gym, coaching his star pupil, Alex Pereira. But recently, they took a break from their serious training to film something that had fight fans rolling with laughter.&nbsp;<\/p><p>In a hilarious video, Teixeira and Pereira decided to put their own spin on Power Slap, Dana White&rsquo;s latest combat sports venture. The setup was simple. Alex Pereira stood there looking tough as always, hands behind his back, while his mentor lined up the perfect slap.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Alex Pereira and Glover Texeira are the cutest friends. Look at how happy Glover is &#128557;&#128557;&#128557; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qNmrE6xv0f\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/qNmrE6xv0f<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Holly. &#127771;&#127875; (@Hollyyy__) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hollyyy__\/status\/1673444226405744640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>June 26, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>This little moment of levity comes at an interesting time for Pereira. While he&rsquo;s waiting for his next opponent (and allegedly dodging calls from Magomed Ankalaev), it&rsquo;s refreshing to see him letting loose. The man they call &lsquo;Poatan&rsquo; might have dynamite in his hands, but he&rsquo;s showing fans he has a pretty good sense of humor, too!<\/p><p><strong>(Image Credit: Wendell Cruz &ndash; Imagn Images)<\/strong><\/p><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alex Pereira\u2019s UFC path led him to avenge Glover Teixeira\u2019s losses, forging a bond in friendship and struggle!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":10983,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1783],"tags":[695,2521,1791,1983],"class_list":["post-10982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mma","tag-alex-pereira","tag-glover-teixeira","tag-mma","tag-ufc"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - 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