Popular cutman quotes the Bible while reacting to the boatload of obstacles Alex Pereira had to overcome ahead of UFC 307

Alex Pereira's path to victory against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 was steep and challenging. The Brazilian faced several challenges leading up to the event, which included battling illness and previous injuries.

Despite these obstacles, Pereira showcased his resilience and determination, successfully defending his light heavyweight title for the third time this year. Pereira secured a TKO victory at the 4:32 mark of the fourth round.

Pereira’s journey to victory and the obstacles he faced before the fight drew admiration from the MMA community. UFC cutman Brad Tate reacted to an Instagram post by ESPN MMA, stitching the fight's narrative to the Bible, quoting:

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"And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him."

Check out the Instagram post and Brad Tate's comment below:

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'Cutman Tate' reacts to Alex Pereira's struggles ahead of UFC 307. [Images courtesy: @espnmma on Instagram]

Pereira has been making waves in the UFC, compiling a record of 9-1 in the world's premier MMA organization, with six post-fight bonuses. The Brazilian has managed to win two titles in the UFC in less than three years in the organization. Pereira has also mounted three title defenses in less than 200 days this year and seems to be the frontrunner for the Fighter of the Year accolade.

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Kamaru Usman pushes Alex Pereira's case to occupy the top rank in the P4P rankings

Kamaru Usman recently claimed that Alex Pereira deserves to be recognized as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. Pereira recently secured an impressive TKO victory over Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in his third defense of the light heavyweight throne.

In a recent podcast episode of the Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru & Henry, Usman acknowledged that he had previously judged Pereira based on preset standards, which may not be entirely fair. He emphasized that Pereira's unique fighting style and ability to control his opponents set him apart. Weighing in on Pereira's status in the pound-for-pound best list, he said:

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“I realized I’ve been judging Alex Pereira based on what I would be judged at... I think he is a pound-for-pound king because of the way he’s able to fight. Not the way he’s able to fight but the way he’s able to make his opponents fight and the way he’s able to dispose of his opponents. I love Islam and his abilities, I think Islam of course has more tools in the shed but for what you have to work with, Alex Pereira I believe he’s the pound-for-pound.”

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“I can’t be biased to the standard that I’m held to. The standard that Islam is held to because there are a lot more men that weigh Islam’s size and my size than they do Alex Pereira’s size. So, with what Alex Pereira has to work with, he’s disposing of these guys that way so I have to give that to him.”

Check out Kamaru Usman's comments below:

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