If he developed a serviceable ground game..

[Deadwing88]

And TDD. Could Alex Pereira become a force in the MW division ?

A lot of hyperbole is thrown around regarding the "touch of death".. but this lad has it.

 

[Platinum]

No

just stop, shaddafakap

 

[Fahcough]

be like Izzy with KO power

 

[BlackPanther]

feed him to Marvin Vettori.

 

[Brca031]

His timing is so good.
The touch of death isnt about power, he just touches them in the middle of their combo, throws from his hip and shoulder...they dont even see it and he is infront of them.
Still...this aint KB, Izzy in two.

 

[TheBulge]

He would lose to everybody except for Adesanya which is funny. Any bum wrestler beats him yet he would beat the best MMA striker right now in MMA.

Notice how all of those 1 punch KO's are counter shots? True skill right there.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Obviously the answer is yes.

 

[MCS]

Yes, but he's 33 and only has 4 fights in 5 years. It's not that easy. Adesanya took the transition seriously and has been very active, constantly training knowing he doesn't have that much time.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Yes, but he's 33 and only has 4 fights in 5 years. It's not that easy. Adesanya took the transition seriously and has been very active, constantly training knowing he doesn't have that much time.

I think he's taking it seriously now. He's in the gym with Glover Teixeira every day.

 

[toowoomba]

I think he will be the champ with one title defense, if he can manage to get the title shot for his MMA debut.
His MMA Record will be like 2-3, 2 wins vs Gynobender, then loses for 3 times in a row then retire.

 

[SomniumRabidum]

Some pretty big "IF"s there. But yeah the guy definitely has the striking and KO power to be a force if he were to acquire some solid takedown defense and a serviceable ground game. Not many fighters are gonna take one of those shots on the chin.

 

[Thesnake101]

I think he will be the champ with one title defense, if he can manage to get the title shot for his MMA debut.
His MMA Record will be like 2-3, 2 wins vs Gynobender, then loses for 3 times in a row then retire.

He's already fought in MMA before and picked up a win in LFA last night.

 

[Mike]

 

[Deadwing88]

What..?

 

[Mike]

What..?

Just because Israel came over and had success doesn't mean that every kickboxer would

 

[Deadwing88]

Just because Israel came over and had success doesn't mean that every kickboxer would

When did I suggest that every kickboxer would have success if they transitioned fully to MMA..?

Periera is one of, if not the P4P best kickboxer in the world.. Glory MW/LHW champ, who has two wins over Adesanya, including a KO...

He's a special talent, that could possibly have some degree of success if he made the full commitment to MMA (in no way a guarantee).. Personally, I don't think that's a idiotic conclusion.

 

[Martialbeef]

be like Izzy with KO power

Izzy’s shins hit pretty hard, his hands fucked up Rob too

 

[Memeojima]

So funny to read Izzy fanboys claim the KO was a fluke lmao

 

[Mike]

When did I suggest that every kickboxer would have success if they transitioned fully to MMA..?

Periera is one of, if not the P4P best kickboxer in the world.. Glory MW/LHW champ, who has two wins over Adesanya, including a KO...

He's a special talent, that could possibly have some degree of success if he made the full commitment to MMA (in no way a guarantee).. Personally, I don't think that's a idiotic conclusion.

I didn't say it was idiotic. It's just odd that people assume that if Israel can do it, a guy that beat him in KB can do it too. Maybe, maybe not.

 

[pv3Hpv3p]

Something to be said about a beautiful left hook...