"Big Ank is f****d" - MMA X reacts to Alex Pereira and Glover Teixeira working on takedown defense at trampoline park

Fans reacted to a video of Alex Pereira and Glover Teixeira having fun while working on 'Poatan's' takedown defense at a trampoline park. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champion is making the most of his time off from the octagon.

Last month, he visited South Korea, and now he’s engaging in fun activities with his friend and former light heavyweight champion, Teixeira.

@ChampRDS reshared the video on X of them enjoying takedown defense practice at a trampoline park, which sparked reactions from several MMA enthusiasts who rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts.

One fan questioned the reason behind his takedown defense practice, commenting:

“Takedown defense but not Ankalaev?... Is he fighting Khamzat?.”

Another user praised the bond between ‘Poatan’ and Teixeira, writing:

“Poatan & Glover is the new DC & Khabib as the banner friendship of the sport.”

Referencing a potential clash between Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, one fan wrote:

“That front flip evade was 10/10. Big Ank is f**ked.”

Another user added:

“Imagine you go to your local trampoline park and you see the former UFC light heavyweight champion of the world, Glover Texeira goofing around with the current UFC light heavyweight champion of the world, Alex Pereira lol.”

Check out more fan reactions below:

Fan reactions screenshots. [Image courtesy: @ChampRDS on X]

Pereira last stepped into the octagon at UFC 307, where he faced Khalil Rountree Jr. and secured a KO/TKO victory in the fourth round.

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Joe Rogan highlights Alex Pereira's lack of takedown threat and praises him for his achievements

Alex Pereira, with his exceptional kickboxing prowess, has quickly risen to become a two-division champion in the UFC, earning a significant fan following in the world of combat sports.

Joe Rogan, in episode #2164 of The Joe Rogan Experience, praised Alex Pereira for his achievements, highlighting that he is so skilled that while opponents don’t have to worry about him attempting takedowns, he still manages to secure victories with his remarkable abilities.

Rogan said:

"He’s looking good, he’s the champ, two-division champ. Bro, two-division champ in just a handful of fights in the UFC. Instant Hall of Famer. And you know, he’s just different than everybody else in that he’s such a specialist...He’s not taking nobody down, like you never have to worry about him trying to take you down, he’s not even interested..."

Check out Joe Rogan’s comments below (20:19):