WATCH: Fans crown Alex Pereira the “king of mind games” as viral woodland training video prepares him to face Jiri Prochazka

Fans are buzzing with excitement as a viral woodland training video features Alex Pereira gearing up to face Jiri Prochazka in his next bout.


WATCH: Fans crown Alex Pereira the “king of mind games” as viral woodland training video prepares him to face Jiri Prochazka

Alex Pereira training in woods (image via X)

In a sudden turn of events, instead of Jon Jones vs. Stipe MiocicAlex Pereira will be fighting in a light heavyweight title bout at UFC 295, where he will face off against former champion Jiri Prochazka.

The former middleweight champion is making thorough preparations for his championship match with Jiri Prochazka. The opportunity for the light heavyweight title arose after the previous champion, Jamahal Hill, suffered an Achilles injury. Furthermore, Pereira appears well-prepared for the upcoming showdown as he trains in the woods and strikes the mitts.

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Pereira is well known for his striking abilities and a dangerous left hook that can drop any opponent in seconds. However, this time he’s against a light heavyweight and it’s definitely going to be an extremely competitive showdown.

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Fight fans react to Alex Pereira training in the woods ahead of the Jiri Prochazka clash

Alex Pereira is well known for trolling and mocking his opponents in the past. Against Israel Adesanya, Pereira went above and beyond and mocked his training style in order to get into Izzy’s head, which might have worked in the first bout.

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Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira (Image voia UFC)

Similarly, this time, the Brazilian is sharing clips of him training in the woods, something that Prochazka is known for doing. Fight fans definitely noticed this detail and here are some of their reactions.

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Fight fans were thoroughly impressed by Pereira’s masterful display of trolling during his preparation for the fight. The Brazilian fighter’s antics clearly showcased his understanding of the entertainment aspect of the sport, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next bout against Prochazka at UFC 295. Many are confident that Pereira’s unique approach to both fighting and promotion will give him the upper hand in this highly anticipated matchup.

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