UFC superstar Alex Pereira had a really busy day of sparring on Saturday
The sunshine heavyweight king was caught on camera viciously knocking out one in all his training partners.
Several hours later, Alex Pereira shared footage of his gym war with a 6ft 7in ex-UFC heavyweight.
Robelis Despaigne is an Olympic bronze medalist in taekwondo who transitioned to MMA in June 2022. A 4-0 begin to life in his recent sport got the Cuban KO artist signed by the UFC, but he was cut after going 1-2 in MMA’s premier promotion.
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Alex Pereira takes on a 6ft 7in beast
Alex Pereira was the one pushing the motion during his sparring session with Robelis Despaigne.
‘Poatan’ pushed forward and threw big bombs, with no fear of the immense power he was walking into.
Despaigne kept Pereira at bay together with his jab and made him pay for rushing in with a straight right hand.
Unfortunately, the bell sounded and the round ended just because the star-studded spar got interesting.
Pereira and Despaigne showed respect by touching gloves after they were done throwing leather at one another.
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‘Poatan’ actually held his own against 6ft 7in KO machine Robelis Despaigne
What’s next for Alex Pereira and Robelis Despaigne?
Alex Pereira took back his 205lb title by knocking out Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in October.
It’s rumored that Pereira will defend his belt against Carlos Ulberg through the first few months of 2025.
Although nothing is official immediately, it’s clear the Brazilian is training like he’s got a fight coming up.
Robelis Despaigne transitioned to Karate Combat after being released from the UFC in October 2024.
‘The Big Boy’ has won three fights by knockout to earn a shot on the promotion’s heavyweight title.
Reigning champion Sam Alvey will defend his belt against Despaigne at Karate Combat 58 on December 5.