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Alex Pereira has the chance to make history at UFC 295. The former Glory kickboxing champion will face Jiri Prochazka for the UFC light heavyweight title this weekend. If he bags a victory, Pereira will enter the esteemed list of talented fighters to win UFC titles in two divisions. However, it isn’t going to be an easy task for him! His opponent, Jiri Prochazka has been undefeated for nearly 8 years.

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Many fans and pundits of the fight game expect this fight to be a striking slugfest. Both fighters are phenomenal KO artists. Moreover, Pereira’s kickboxing skills and his power punches are believed to be his greatest strengths, when walking into UFC 295. ‘Poatan’ was a double champion in Glory Kickboxing, and will be looking to replicate his success in the UFC.

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Alex Pereira puts his striking techniques up on sale

With just a few days to go for UFC 295, the Brazilian recently made an interesting business move. Just a few hours ago, Pereira posted an unexpected update on his social media account. The former UFC middleweight champion has come out with an online guide for combat striking.

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Titled ‘Poatan Striking Techniques’, this online content is up for sale for $114. Further, it includes important training aspects like drill practice, bag work, pad work, balance training, etc. Seeing this, fans had some wild reactions!

  • “Step 1: have a nuke in your left hand”
  • “Touch of death”

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Some fans mentioned Pereira’s next title fight.

  • “Bro makes us proud next Saturday”
  • “Double Champion”

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Moreover, others also talked bout his rival, Jiri Prochazka.

  • “Jiri seeing this:  I will buy it”
  • “ALEX WATCH OUT FOR JIRIIII’S SPINNING ELBOW”

Meanwhile, others mentioned his unbelievable striking power.

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  • “Baddest man”
  • “He hits so hard”

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It seems like Pereira’s buyable online content is generating excitement amongst fans. This is good news for the Brazilian who had more good news a few days ago, regarding his kickboxing career.

Pereira inducted into Glory Kickboxing HoF

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Days before his third UFC title fight, ‘Poatan’ got a special mention in Glory Kickboxing’s Hall of Fame. Before his stint in the UFC, Pereira was a star in the kickboxing promotion. Further, he is only the third fighter to be inducted into the Glory’s HoF. The previous two fighters to be inducted were Joseph Valtellini and Semmy Schilt.

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According to the official website, HoF inductees must be retired from active participation in the promotion, must have displayed the highest level of skills, and must have contributed to the elevation of kickboxing. Surely, Alex Pereira sits right into the requirement checklist. What are your views about his recent induction? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time.

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