WATCH: Alex Pereira’s CR*ZY sparring in gym session stuns ‘GOAT’ Jon Jones and other fans

Watch Alex Pereira's viral sparring video where he showcases his lethal left hook, earning a hilarious response from UFC champ Jon Jones.

WATCH: Alex Pereira’s CR*ZY sparring in gym session stuns ‘GOAT’ Jon Jones and other fans

Jon Jones reacts to Alex Pereira's sparring session (Image via: IMAGO, Instagram)

Alex Pereira is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC. The two-division champion is a Glory Hall of Fame Kickboxer. Moreover, he already has a UFC Hall of Fame career seven fights into the UFC. Pereira recently had a sparring session with an influencer that went viral. Another sparring video on social media has gone viral. The new sparring video even got the attention of the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones.

In the sparring video clip uploaded by Pereira, he sparred with an unidentified fighter. At first, the fighter, considerably smaller than Pereira, assumed the aggressive position. However, as it prolonged, Pereira quickly gained the upper hand and hurt the fighter with his signature left hook. Once again ‘Poatan’ showed why he is among the best strikers in the UFC. Pereira has knocked out Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, and Jiri Prochazka with his left hook.

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Nonetheless, he did not use full power in the sparring. The hook stunned the fighter and halted the session, but he recovered soon after. UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones took notice of the session and responded with a hilarious response.

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UFC 300 does not have a main event as of now. Rumors are that Alex Pereira will defend his light heavyweight title at UFC 300. Magomed Ankalaev and Jamahal Hill are the two potential opponents. Moreover, Israel Adesanya also has an outside shot for the title shot against Pereira.

MMA community reacts to Alex Pereira’s sparring session

Alex Pereira has stormed the minds of the MMA fans in a relatively short amount of time. He is very active on social media and had a very publicized relationship with ex-girlfriend Merle Christine. Pereira recently broke up with Christine, and the two had a back-and-forth spat on social media.

Alex Pereria sparring video receives praise from Jon Jones
Alex Pereira sparring (Image via: Instagram)

Now. Pereira’s sparring session went viral on social media. Big names in the MMA community, like Jon Jones, Dillon Danis, and Nina Marie Daniele, among others, responded to the session. See how the MMA community reacted to the video below.

Periera last fought at UFC 295 at MSG, breaking several records. He now has 2 of the top 3 highest gates at MSG. At UFC 295, he became the first fighter to defeat Jiri Prochazka in the UFC. They were originally co-main event, but an injury to Jon Jones elevated them to the main event. Many tout Pereira to have the best chance to become a three-division champion in the UFC. Interestingly, he had already hinted at his interest in it.

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