what alex said was actually wholesome "I want to rescue him the same way he rescued me because he is too talented to not fight" how could you not like poatan

Being champion in two divisions of a sport is already pretty damn hard, but being champion in two divisions of two different sports is absolutely insane. What a beast.

What he’s accomplished in MMA in only 11 fights at 36 years old is incredible.

I'm happy Jiri admitted he was out to avoid any controversy about the stoppage. Very noble of him.

Dude's storyline is unmatched. Current Hall of Famer in Kickboxing, Double UFC champion. All because Izzy opened his mouth.

In just 7 UFC fights this dude has become a champ in two different classes. Incredible.

2 division champ in Glory and now 2 division champ in the UFC in a short period of time. How insane is that! He deserves the Hall of Fame in the UFC. He already is in Glory.

I lost my shit when he said “come to daddy”😂😂

From losing one title at the start of the year, to becoming a contender and a champion again in a new division, it's been a remarkable year for Alex. Him getting that win in the corner against Jiri was somewhat similar to how Izzy got a win in the corner against him.

Congratulations Alex Pereira! 2 division Glory Champ now 2 division UFC Champ. What a legendary status!

4 victories over 3 former champions and 1 current in the last 5 fights. That's a disgusting record. Props to Alex calling out Izzy, if I were Izzy I would start working now to make that happen

A living legend, hands of stone indeed. Respect to Glover also for taking alex under his wings, Brazilian brotherhood is so admirable. Anyone who says early stoppage doesn't understand what an assassin Alex is, Yuri does... And now he can come back and rematch the monster eventually instead of being in a comma or permanently damaged. Well done Mark so Goddard

Alex’s leg kicks are so deadly. I don’t think anyone on the planet can truly stand in front of that man and not be terrified.

Now Alex periera has beaten 4 MW and LHW champ 🏆. A legend and a UFC hall of famer without a doubt. All this would not have happened had Izzy kept his mouth shut. Thank you Izzy for creating a monster.

Alex just won my over. The way he spoke about Izzy and Jamal, the respect he gave them, just won me over. This sport is amazing and doesn't need the trash talk.

Alex is a machine. He's won titles in 2 different weight classes already.

That short left hook literally lifted Jiri off his feet. This guy is not human, legendary stuff

THE CORRECT WORD PER WORD TRANSLATION TO ENGLISH SPEAKERS: "Heres the thing, i'm not the type of guy that calls out people, but i really want a fight that i think it would be very interesting for me and everybody. It's a person that motivated me, when i was down. He said that i would be the old guy in a bar drinking and watching him on the TV. He literally rescued me from that bar with that message, he pulled me back. This same person said recently that he wouldn't fight until 2027. And me too, the same way he rescued me, i want to rescue him, because he's a great talent, and he can't go all this time without fighting. It's Adesanya."

One of the greatest fighters on the planet. Keeps on breaking records and making history. The storyline is on for the history, already cemented himself as one of the greats!

Alex Pereira is a fight genius! He hurt Jiri's leg to limit his deadly movement and patiently waited for the moment to catch his chin. What a Legendary resume he has now on 2 different sports!

Crazy that Alex giving Izzy props! That he literally motivated him and his calling him out rescued him from a bar and now wants to rescue Izzy! Wow! Legend!

Alex has proven himself in such a short run in the ufc, truly one of the greatest things to happen in this sport.

The level of happiness within my soul right now. Alex on top, literally. I compare this level of joyfullness to when my uncle doesnt show up to the family function.

Man this just brought so much more to the trilogy and I bet Izzy himself. Thats such a great message about saving the guy because he saved alex. Thats what sports are about, winning, and inspiring others to want to be great like you. Alex is a great champion for the sport

Alex is a monster shame we are getting him so late

I've been a big fan of Alex since he joined the UFC this man is unique, the level of happiness within my soul right now, Lv this fight ❤️

Anyone notice at 2:37 he starts to hold back tears as hard as possible while telling the story of Izzy rescuing him? Pretty insane how impacted and respectful he is to have honour for someone he fought 4 times in 2 sports.

Appreciate this man while he's here, it sucks he wasn't in the UFC when he was younger. A Halley's Comet of an Athlete for sure 💎 💎

Pereira really did what Adesanya couldn't do. He beat Jan and then won the LHW belt. I hope Izzy doesn't fight this monster at 205 because it's going to be 4-1

The apprentice has avenged his master’s loss. Truly poetic.

Alex is moving up to heavyweight and becoming first triple champ in 2024!

He is 2 division Glory Kickboxing champion and now in 2 years became 2 division champion in the UFC, amaizing, literally one of my favorite fighters, congrats Alex.

This was literally opposite to what I anticipated , Jira was powerful , ninja moves , excellent grappling shouldn't be hard for him. But Alex with his knocking streaks comes up again. Brilliant performance by Champ Pereira.

Done AP is absolutely a complete warrior

Massive respect to both warriors. I'm happy Alex won, but also a bit sad that Jiri lose. Hopefully Jiri will comeback stronger.💪🏻💪🏻👊🏼👊🏼

Love how he said he's an active fighter. It's great to see in a world where a lot of these fighters are just having two fights a year.

What's scarier Alex leg kicks or his left hook?!!💀💀💀

so happy for this guy - epitome of class, coolness and humility. CHAMA 🏆🔥

Alex is the definition of "anything is possible" happy for him huge respect and he has shocked the world again and again🎉

Alex Pereira is one of the most successful combat athlete to transition into MMA... What this man has accomplished in the UFC with few fights is extraordinary 🔥🙌

the amount of power Pereira generates from such a short left hook is incredible

Stone hands, stone legs, stone face. In even simpler terms, Alex rocks.

What an impressive and iconic legacy Alex Pereira has already built. The only fighter ever in UFC history to have won 2 UFC belts in two different weight divisions in only 7 UFC fights?😮 - Alex TKO’d Adesanya who was unbeaten in 12 fights at MW, in his 4th fight in the UFC. - Alex wins the LHW belt by KO and beating the fighter who submitted his Trainer (Glover Texeira) at UFC 275, in his 2nd fight at LHW. In Alex’s last 4 fights he either fought champion(s) or former champions in two different weight classes. Left hook destruction 🔥

At first i thought it was an early stoppage but Jiri himself said he was out and that stoppage was rightly done. Well done to Alex 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I cant believe how far he's come. I didn't expect him to have this much potential. Keep shocking the world Alex!!

Man, those calf kicks were MONEY. Only 4 kicks in and Jiri already looked compromised

Alex came into the UFC and literally took everything Izzy thought he could be..😳😆

The man became a champion twice across different divisions during eleven fights. That's beyond wild

Alex said it in a way that calls out Izzy but gives him Respect too. Lets go Champ

Although the stoppage left alil to be desired you can’t take anything away from this savage . Alex is generational and proved once again why he’s one of the best combat sports athletes of all time 👏🏾

I'd imagine Alex only learnt English to say THAT to Adesanya. What a rivalry.

When Prochazka himself said he was out and it was a right decision to stop the fight then noway it was a bad stoppage. Pereira hits like a tornado. He won fair.

Izzy sitting somewhere in the bar and saying : “I beat that guy!”

Alex is the type of guy, where everyone wants to see him succeed in life❤

Alex probably has the most dense record in MMA history, so few pro fights but with wins over multiple champions and Double Champ status 🤯

I've trained with a lot of people. How the f does he throw that kick that accurately with so much power with absolutely no telegraph. That was gorgeous. And the left hand my goodness. So short so precise, like not a inch of wasted movement.

What an absolute monster Very, very gifted fighter

I'm American 🇺🇸 and my Wife is Brazilian 🇧🇷. I am one of Alex's biggest fans !!! I'm so happy for him and his success. Him and many other Brazilian fighters come from NOTHING and rightfully deserve the success that they receive. CHAMA !!!

Wasn’t sure about the stoppage until Jiri said himself he was out.. what power Alex has 👊🔥

I am from Mexico and love Brazil. Pereira is such a beast and very respectful and humble at the same time.

It was an Honor being in attendance for this card. Damn near every fight was a banger

This man is probably the greatest combatant ever

Alex the legend! He is a hard worker and deserves this moment

Well deserved victory, Pereira keeps improving in every fight. Those sneaky calf kicks are lethal. King Kong should fight Pereira next

MSG Pereira is a new mythical fighter

Taking the UFC in a storm..damn what a talent!! Hated it when he defeated Izzy, but..damn Alex truly is on it's way to beiing one of the MMA goats💪

He got it done. I had my doubts close to the fight but I'm happy for him. He was my original pick.

Cooooooongrats Alex ... I hate to see Jiri losing but when somebody deserves it is you ... Hope you break this "bad luck" of titleholders at lightheavyweight and stay healthy...💪🏻

Great sportmanship, amazing warriors battling it out. Yes the stoppage might of been a second or two early but maybe that is ok for Jiri, less trauma to recover from. Jiri took the loss well, great sportmanship from both of these warriors! Respect 🤝🏻

That bar scene where izzy sat down and tells he beat this guy once

Combat Sports GOAT , that left hook was way too sneaky , Absolute friggin legend.

Wow I am so happy for Alex he deserves it! His career is already brilliant he took challenges without no fear!! Respect

Crazy how it looked like there was barely any power thrown in that left hook but it still dropped jiri.

MUCH respect for Jiri here. No whining or excuses. 100% emotional, but holding back tears. Hope to see him back soon. Him vs Whitaker would be fire. Alex has done everything now that Izzy wanted to do. Also an amazing guy!!! Alex vs Jamal - wow great stuff. Surely Alex will be the -250 fav there. Sorry, but Jamal's dad bod just won't get it done against this Superman, or should I say 'Daddy!" 👑

Lands the first leg kick and sweeps Jiri on the floor, some real power in that man 😮

He is like an old school fighter.. really strong and built like a cage worrior. We are lucky to witness such a character win 2 div belts. What a time to be alive .

Hall of fame worthy resume in below 10 fights man

Let's make the 5th fight happen ! Alex is doing what Izzy did for him.

Amazing that Jiri's leg was pretty much shot after like 3 kicks. Alex is the sneakiest, most lethal guy in the game right now.

What a UFC career Poatan has had so far but more importantly what a crazy year for him. To get KO’d the way he did against Izzy in April to now win the light heavyweight championship 7 months later is just incredible. Hopefully now he can defend the title a few times and finish the trilogy with Izzy somewhere down the line.

the real translation Alex: I'm never one to call anyone out, but I wanted this fight to be interesting for me and for the public. It's a person who somehow encouraged me when I was in a bar drinking, because he said in a video that I would stay in a bar. This same guy said recently that he won't be back until 2027, and the way he rescued me I want to rescue this guy, because he's a talent and he can't stand still for this long

Jiri's reaction at 0:11 still breaks my heart. Happy for Alex though. Both deserved to win

Double Champ in 7 UFC fights. Pereira's legacy is already legendary🗿

Middleweight Champ/Light Heavyweight Champ..... wow man how effing sweet is that? Glover Texiera was right about Alex over a year ago. He said Alex has to tools to be a Legend with just a little more training.

A rare talent, a rarer achievement. Unreal 👏👏👏👏👏

With 11 Mma fight he’s already surpassed khabib’s legacy

In the heat of the moment, I wasn't really feeling Alex's win. I thought it was an early stoppage, but I'm fine with it now after looking back at it. Jiri's leg was done and he clearly went limb as he dropped to the canvas. Can't really blame the ref for calling it off. Jiri himself admitted that he was out for a moment, so there's not much to complain about. I think like a lot of people, I was expecting a war. That's where most of the disappointment comes from. Anyway, congrats to Alex for becoming double champ.

WoW... now please give him the respect ... _he deserves it more than anyone right now_ .... _very underrated_ .... very happy for him and his family .... God bless... Poatan is at the TOP...

Alex Pereira’s career is incredible man. His debut was just under 2 years and now izz a champ on two different divisions on that short period of time. Hespect! 👊

Those leg kicks were brutal. Jiri really felt those

What an absolute legend, love the guy

Mario Yamasaki is the hero we need but not the one we deserve 💀

His left hook wasn't even in a nice and perfect range/distance. It was so close but fatal. Damn!

This man accomplished what Izzy could not.

He already beat 4 champions in UFC including Prochazka, Adesanya, Blachovic and Strickland. One of the goats no doubt!

Hardwork pays off real Chad 🗿

All respect to Jiri too. Thanks to both of them for giving us real life Mortal Kombat

Imagine if Alex really wound up and hit someone, he’d probably kill ‘em with those little gloves! That little check hook had Jiri in another world and he’s a warrior as well, much respect to both sides

Izzy: goes for double Champ, doesnt get it Alex: 🗿👑 🗿👑

Sometimes, criticisms and insults are the biggest motivation for someone to work hard and become great. Congrats Alex