Watch: Henry Cejudo breaks down how Alex Pereira sets up his signature left hook which KO'd Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya
Henry Cejudo has been busy as of late as he prepares to make his UFC return in 2023. However, it hasn't stopped him from analyzing fights from this past year.
Cejudo recently uploaded a video of Alex Pereira's devastating knockout of Sean Strickland from UFC 276 on his Twitter account, which was taken from his Fight Feedback series on his YouTube channel. The former two-division UFC champion complimented the reigning middleweight champion for his ability to set up his signature left-hook strike:
"He's using this [left] hand to really set things up. He's just poking, nothing crazy... He already saw Strickland's hand come down...He [Pereira] started giving that same motion, so now he's thinking here or here and then watch how he sets that up and actually catches him on the chin!"
.@AlexPereiraUFC is a master at setting up his signature left hand. Watch how he used the 1st half of RD1 to make Strickland think body before landing the KO shot. Next level striking ðŸ§
Watch my FULL 2022 FILM BREAKDOWN of Alex Pereira here! youtu.be/BoYXFg5T7xA @drinkfruve https://t.co/0Q0HsH2jwA
'Poatan' has earned a reputation for his lethal left hook, which knocked out Israel Adesanya in their second kickboxing bout. Cejudo highlighted Pereira's ability to use his strength and timing to strike at the perfect moment:
"When you get like he has, it's a gift... A guy that has the ability...just a natural ability, just being strong. I mean, he's 6'4". He's a big kid. You teach him technique. He understands the art of the game. That's what equals Alex Pereira."
'Triple C' continues to provide excellent content, whether it's breaking down fights or sharing footage that showcases the champion's mindset of fighters he trains with, including former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson.
Henry Cejudo says Alex Pereira has special qualities that make him a great fighter
PEREIRA DOES THE UNTHINKABLE!! 😱
HE KOs ADESANYA AGAIN!! #UFC281 https://t.co/YiNrtkrVFY
Henry Cejudo had a lot of praise for UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira, who transitioned from kickboxing to MMA and quickly ascended the ranks to become champion.
'Triple C' uploaded a video to his YouTube channel, where he talked about Pereira's performances since making his UFC debut, with many referring to him as the 2022 MMA Fighter of the Year.
The former two-division UFC champion spoke about 'Poatan's powerful left-hook and mentioned that the former kickboxing champion is special:
"Alex Pereira, he's a soldier, man. He's been able to do things pretty fast, and he's been able to kind of adapt...I find [that] special about him...It's almost like the more Alex is pushed, the better." [5:11 - 6:20]
Dating back to his kickboxing fights with Israel Adesanya, 'Poatan' has proven how resilient and durable he is. He came from behind and finished 'Izzy' both in kickboxing and in the UFC.
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