The competitors for the toughest hitter within the UFC simply bought fascinating! Alex Pereira is without doubt one of the most terrifying strikers to ever step foot contained in the Octagon. A 75% KO/TKO price for his UFC fights on Tapology highlights the damaging energy possessed by ‘Poatan’. However through the latest ‘Fanatics Fest’, standard streamer and web character ‘IShowSpeed’ eclipsed the UFC light-heavyweight champion on a punching machine that measures your strike’s rating.
However UFC boss Dana White, additionally current on the occasion had an ace up his sleeve! Whereas each Velocity and Pereira put up spectacular scores, a 53-year-old buddy of White ended up overshadowing each of them in gorgeous style leaving the UFC boss and others in disbelief. Right here’s a have a look at what went down.
‘Velocity’ and Alex Pereira get overshadowed abruptly opponent on the punching machine
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Within the video shared on his Instagram story by Dana White, Alex Pereira steps as much as the plate first to take a crack on the punching machine. Unleashing a strong strike, Pereira rocked the machine with a formidable rating of 907.
Did a 53-year-old retired boxer simply shatter Alex Pereira’s report? React!
The excessive rating didn’t final lengthy nonetheless as Velocity was subsequent up in line. Regardless of being considerably smaller than Pereira, Velocity’s athleticism was on full show as he landed a shot that tallied as much as a rating of 921, overtaking the UFC gentle heavyweight champion.
That is the place issues bought fascinating. Based on the video, a 53-year-old attendee on the occasion then squares up with the machine and blows each Pereira and Velocity’s scores away by hitting 922. Velocity, left shocked at what transpired then exclaims to the person, “Who’re you although? You simply got here outta nowhere!”
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UFC boss Dana White then mentions that, “He’s 53-years outdated!”. The UFC head honcho failed to say that the person who got here “outta nowhere” is former boxer Skipper Kelp. Holding a 24-4-1 report on BoxRec, Kelp has an attention-grabbing 15 knockouts on his report, leaving no doubts the place the facility on show got here from. Nonetheless, Velocity wasn’t executed making waves but as he additionally made an fascinating demand from White on the occasion!
Dana White advises Velocity to rethink his concept to tackle ‘Poatan’ within the UFC
Taking up Alex Pereira contained in the Octagon is a frightening process even for elite fighters within the UFC. However beating Pereira’s report on the punching machine wasn’t sufficient for Velocity. Talking to Dana White on the Fanatics Fest occasion, the web character exclaimed, “You mentioned that you simply’re going to offer me the struggle, bro.”
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When White supplied up Adin Ross’s identify as a potential opponent, Velocity turned him down and demanded that he be given a shot at Pereira for a UFC debut. The UFC boss was left shocked as he inquired, “That’s a nasty concept, have you ever seen him? He’s right here, I believe if you see him you’ll change your thoughts.” An adamant Velocity declared that he’s nonetheless able to tackle the problem.
Regardless of his confidence, the web star doesn’t have an in depth fight sports activities background and the scale distinction between him and ‘Poatan’ is staggering. Velocity’s bravado, fueled by his punching machine victory, underscores his fearless, if not questionable method to challenges, like willingly stepping contained in the Octagon in opposition to Alex Pereira. Would you prefer to see extra influencers and web personalities like Velocity to collaborate with the UFC sooner or later? Why or Why not? Tell us your ideas within the feedback under!