“Massive Ank by KO!” – Followers react to Alex Pereira’s distinctive grappling drill forward of UFC 320

With UFC 320 on the horizon, Alex Pereira is leaving no stone unturned for his much-anticipated rematch towards Magomed Ankalaev. ‘Poatan’s’ distinctive grappling drill for the upcoming contest, nonetheless, has struggle followers involved.

Of their authentic assembly at UFC 313, Ankalaev used his superior wrestling to pressure clinches and pose a persistent takedown risk. This severely affected the Brazilian’s work charge on his toes, permitting his opponent to land damaging strikes of his personal.

Whereas Pereira was largely capable of cease Ankalaev’s takedown makes an attempt, he was unable to mount a significant offensive. At one level within the struggle, the reigning mild heavyweight champion even landed a clear punch that shocked the famed kickboxer.

Coming into the rematch, ‘Poatan’ seems intent on additional bolstering his grappling capabilities. A latest Instagram story by the fighter exhibits him defending takedowns from a number of opponents, one after the opposite.

Battle followers, nonetheless, should not comfortable along with his coaching strategies, with many taking to social media to notice their opinions.

Try Alex Pereira’s coaching drill beneath:

@ZamCorleto wrote:

“Hmmm, idk Massive Ank by KO! Anyway.”

@YusZenith highlighted:

“Bro virtually bought knocked out within the final struggle, he’d higher work on his boxing defence.”

@prayingforaplay commented:

“Did not DDP do that in apply too?? And bought mauled by Khamzat.”

@WilsonVollyball chimed in:

“He ought to rewatch Duplesis vs. Chimaev.. take notes on what to not do and he’d be golden.”

Try a number of extra responses beneath:

Magomed Ankalaev predicts knockout win over Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira is arguably the very best striker in MMA historical past. ‘Poatan’ was a two-division GLORY kickboxing champion earlier than switching to combined martial arts. Nevertheless, Magomed Ankalaev is satisfied he can finest the Brazilian at his personal sport.

After UFC 313, many within the MMA neighborhood felt that Pereira was fortunate to not get completed on the toes. This time round, Ankalaev is hoping to complete the job. Earlier this July, after Dana White introduced the sunshine heavyweight title rematch, the 33-year-old took to X with a definitive prediction, writing:

“Dana White introduced my subsequent struggle on October 4th. I’m knocking Alex out this time. There is no such thing as a different means, prepare for the large present.”