What was supposed to be a routine training session quickly turned into chaos for UFC fans when Alex Pereira and Glover Teixeira welcomed social media star and MMA circuit favorite interviewer Nina Marie Daniele, aka Nina Drama, onto the mats. While most expected a standard drill, what really unfolded surely left viewers shocked and the MMA community buzzing.

The shocking moment was captured in an Instagram clip of Nina smoothly locking in a Peruvian necktie submission, forcing Pereira, one of MMA’s most fearsome strikers, to tap out. Pereira reacted in his native Portuguese, exclaiming, “F— man. You’ve created a monster. She’s getting better, man,” acknowledging the skill Glover Teixeira has helped Nina develop.

The sudden submission stunned fans and quickly went viral, showing that Nina Drama is turning into more than just a media celebrity; she’s becoming a serious threat on the mats. However, the session also spelled doom for many ‘Poatan’ fans on the internet, as they warned him ahead of his highly anticipated rematch against Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on October 4, 2025, at UFC 320 in Las Vegas.

Fans responded quickly to Nina’s supremacy, with many referring to the so-called “Nina curse,” a recurring joke in 2025 in which fighters who cross paths with her actually end up losing their fights. One fan said, “Chama is going to lose again,” and another added, “The Nina curse is 3-0 in 2025; Alex is losing 🥀.” Others made jokes about Pereira’s fate, saying, “You know what will happen to Poatan after this?” and, “Yeap, Alex is losing again.”

Another group of fans focused on Pereira’s apparent distraction during training, noting the irony of him being caught off guard. “Poatan suddenly wants to do jiu-jitsu,” one user commented, while another said, “Alex Pereira is ready for Ankalaev’s grappling 😂.” “All of a sudden Chama is a grappler,” commented a fan, emphasizing how Nina Drama’s good looks may be a bit too distracting for ‘Poatan.’

Meanwhile, many fans have expressed real respect for Nina’s technique and progress under Teixeira’s leadership. “Who taught her the Peruvian necktie? 😂” or “That Peruvian necktie was lowkey not bad tho 😂” were some of the responses; others added, “They’re training her pretty well,” or “Nina’s getting more powerful every camp; can’t wait for the Nina x Valentina card 😂.”

Well, the clip has definitely cemented her growing reputation as both a media personality and a rising talent on the mats. But for now, her development is not supposed to be the primary focus for the fans; it is Alex Pereira who will have to improve to reclaim his lost light heavyweight title. So, will he be able to pull it off this time? Well, he can, or so his fans would like to believe after hearing his stunning confession.

Alex Pereira performed at 40% for the first Magomed Ankalaev fight

Following Nina Drama’s viral training session, all eyes are back on Alex Pereira and his quest to recapture the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Fans have been looking forward to his rematch with Magomed Ankalaev, and now Pereira has revealed why UFC 313 didn’t go his way. In a candid chat with Brian Campbell, he revealed that he entered the bout functioning far below his true potential.

“Honestly, I was about 40% for that fight on that night,” Pereira said through his translator. Reflecting on the setback, he discussed how external factors influenced his performance. “Dealing with a loss is not cool. But honestly, if I put together everything that was going on with me… it makes me happy that I was able to do the fight that I did.”

He promises a much stronger showing this time: “It’s gonna be much more this time. If I’m only 50%, that 10% is gonna make such a great difference. I’m gonna leave no doubt for everybody.” Pereira also addressed Ankalaev’s camp accusing him of greasing during the first fight. He dismissed the allegations, saying, “I think he don’t like because I was able to prove that he’s not that good.”

He further added, “I’m a striker, he’s a grappler. He’s supposed to be taking me down, but I was able to show to everybody that he’s not that great.” Despite all the surrounding drama and speculation, Alex Pereira stays focused and confident, going into the rematch with a clear head and fresh drive to reclaim his title.