The stage is set! UFC 291 will host some over-the-top thriller bouts – with Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje all set to clash for the iconic BMF belt. But there’s another show-stopper event that you may have missed out on noticing. It’s the co-main headliner Light heavyweight clash – between Alex ‘The Poatan’ Pereira and Jan Blachowicz aka ‘John.’

Recently, the duo shared the stage for the UFC 291 press conference. While things remained civil during the stare-down between the UFC Titans, the potential intensity of the match-up is already crawling up to fans. Moreover, when the ‘Poatan’ shared a clip from his stare-down with ‘John,’ fans flocked in with their support and reactions to the exciting face-off.

What’s more – there was one particular comment that stood out. It was from Conor McGregor’s sparring partner, Dillon Danis. But what do the fans think of the odds of Pereira beating the seasoned Polish UFC titan? Let’s find out!

Unwavering faith in the ‘Poatan’: Fans predict a first-round KO for Alex Pereira

While the popular opinion echoes Pereira’s weight-class move, there are also some intriguing opinions floating around. Most fans feel like ‘Poatan’s decision to go up a notch in weight class is a smart move. But it’s not going to be that easy. Moreover, in a surprising twist, even arch-nemesis Israel Adesanya has cautioned the Brazilian to be wary of ‘John’s punches.

On the flip side, Danis’s comment to ‘Poatan’s Instagram post raised many eyebrows. The Bellator MMA welterweight’s comment read, “Let’s go brother ⚔️,” offering encouragement for Pereira’s upcoming debut in the light heavyweight division.

Even fans voiced their support and opinions about the bout. The fan reactions reflect the excitement and keen interest in Pereira’s upcoming Light heavyweight debut. Here are some of the most amusing reactions to the exciting stare-down:

Fans rallied behind the Brazilian with an overflow of comments like,

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“Alex by TKO”

“We are all rooting for you warrior, go up champion!! 👊🏼🔥”

“Lesssgo Alex… U look amazing!!”

“Poatan🗿💪🏽 Round 1 KO”

Some flocked in with lighthearted comments that added a touch of humor to the discussion.

“Dude is bootylicious af.”

“This mf is huge man let’s go Alex. “

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Many fans are amazed by Pereira’s size and question how he managed to compete at a lower weight class in the past. They believe his move up to 205 pounds is a wise decision.

“Pereira looks big not just height but looks like he should have been fighting at 205lbs the whole time. How did he ever make 185lb”

Fans are in awe of Pereira’s powerful punches and one fan even nicknames him ‘stone hands,’

“Pereira the ‘stone hands'”

“Bro Pereira gonna try separate his pot from the soldiers”

What do you think? Who comes out on top? Share your betting picks in the comments below!

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