“Better than powerslap” – Alex Pereira having Christmas pillow fight with his son sparks hilarious reactions
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira pillow fights with his sons as he celebrates Christmas after a successful year.
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Alex Pereira is currently one of the biggest pay-per-view stars on the UFC roster. The Brazilian fighter has a massive fan following due to his fighting style and punching power. The light heavyweight champion had a busy year where he defended his title thrice. Now, all that matters is enjoying time with his sons and family.
Alex Pereira is a devoted family man and proud father to two teenage sons. Known for his deep love and connection with his children, ‘Poatan’ often brings them to his fights, sharing his journey with them firsthand. Recently, Pereira gave fans a glimpse into his personal life by sharing heartwarming photos and videos of their Christmas celebrations.
In the clips, he can be seen joyfully engaging in a playful pillow fight with his sons, showcasing the strong bond they share. Similar to his fights inside the octagon, ‘Poatan’ was able to knock down his son during the pillow fight, too. It was a hilarious moment that made everyone in the room laugh.
Alex Pereira used the head movement he used against Khalil Rountree to win a pillow fight 😭 pic.twitter.com/WPFsVjOOsU
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) December 25, 2024
Pereira’s sons draw motivation from their father to try fighting in the future. They have already started training in an MMA gym and dreams of making their UFC debut in the future. The light heavyweight champion is a fan favorite, and his latest video did grab the attention of many fans.
Fight fans react to Alex Pereira’s pillow fight with his sons
Alex Pereira knocked out all three of his opponents in 2024. He made a record for having three title defenses in the least amount of time. From former champions like Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka to hungry challenger Khalil Rountree, nobody was able to stop the Brazilian knockout artist.
This has made Pereira one of the top contenders for the UFC fighter of the year contest. He is in the race with the featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and it is predicted to be a close competition. Nevertheless, here are some reactions to Pereira’s new social media post.
Swings a pillow like a girl.
— Mr. Sarcastic Logic (@Sarcasm_n_logic) December 25, 2024
Still better than @powerslap
— 3gunGorilla (@GomesBolt) December 25, 2024
Only Alex Pereira would target the legs in a pillow fight
— Kyle (@bulliedb170) December 25, 2024
Pillow leg checks too
— Gorilla ✍🏿🦍 (@GorillaWisdomX) December 26, 2024
😂How cool would it be for the kids in his family having him home for Christmas 🎄
— Dan Stevens (@duncingl) December 25, 2024
Bro gifting his son cte on christmas
— KingSkelly (@InkItright) December 25, 2024
That right pillow cross tho…
— VonWeeden🛑 (@Von_Weeden) December 25, 2024
He laid him out like hill 😂
— broseph (@brosephblake) December 25, 2024
He almost ended the pillow fight in the first hit😭 had him struggling 🤣
— YoraBasura (@YoraBasura) December 25, 2024
most normal pereira family party
— MMA Sensei (@MMASensei_) December 25, 2024
As expected fans made some hilarious comments under the video. Many joked about Alex Pereira using real MMA tactics to beat his son in the pillow fight. One user pointed out that Pereira knocked out his son exactly the same way he did to Jamahhal Hill at UFC 300. Nevertheless, it was a funny banter between the family that fans like to watch.
Related: Alex Pereira Fight Record: How many defeats does “Poatan” have in his career?
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