“A true warrior” – Alex Pereira melts hearts of fans as video of fighter distributing food in favela he grew up in goes viral
Alex Pereira has always been open about his origin from the favela and sends them support whenever he can
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Alex Pereira gives back to his childhood favela (Image Courtesy- Twitter)
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira has made waves in the MMA community since his debut in the UFC. He is one of the most proficient strikers and a skilled knockout artist in the cage. He has risen to stardom since his UFC debut however, his journey to the top has not been easy. Pereira recently posted a video of him giving back to his childhood home.
He is very active on his YouTube channel and posts his day-to-day vlogs. Pereira posted a video of him visiting his childhood favela and distributing multiple cartons of food to the people living there. He revealed that he received a video from a person whose house was highly affected by rain and was full of mud. He also held a free martial arts clinic for children
Pereira’s childhood was difficult. He dropped out of school at a young age to work to support his family. He also struggled with alcohol addiction. However, he found solace in martial arts and began training in kickboxing at the age of 16. He has said that he is grateful for the opportunities that martial arts have given him, and he is determined to use his platform to help others who are struggling.
Pereira has also been very open about his indigenous roots. He has overcome many challenges in his life, and he has achieved great success in martial arts. He is a fighter both inside and outside of the ring, and is committed to helping others. Fans will look forward to seeing Pereira back in the ring soon.
Fans react to the video of Alex Pereira giving back to his favela
The video of Pereira supplying foods and supplies to those who need it has resonated with fans. He is usually known for his scary demeanor and serious attitude. However Pereira has changed that by showing a glimpse into his personal life multiple times. Check out some of the fan reactions-
In addition to his success in kickboxing and MMA, Pereira is also a philanthropist. He has donated money to help build schools and hospitals in favelas. He has also visited favelas to speak to young people about the importance of education and staying away from crime.
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