In just a few years, Alex Pereira successfully transitioned from GLORY kickboxer to one of the greatest UFC champions ever. Rico Verhoeven admits witnessing the career move has prompted thoughts of making the same switch. Verhoeven, the current GLORY heavyweight champion, has admired UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira’s success in MMA, and wasn’t shocked to see it come to fruition. “Definitely not surprised with Alex’s performances because he’s an amazing fighter,” Verhoeven told MMA Junkie
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