Having knocked out all but two of his light heavyweight foes during his Octagon run, Alex Pereira\u2019s<\/a> staggering power has carried over to 205lbs with ease. <\/p>\n But as far as the veteran trainer is concerned, Pereira\u2019s technique and ability to throw one of his hammer blows is unmatched when it comes to his Octagon peers.<\/p>\n Teddy Atlas heaps praise on Alex Pereira\u2019s boxing ability<\/p>\n And failing to land a knockout blow against Ankalaev in their showdown at UFC 313, Pereira\u2019s unbeaten run at the light heavyweight limit in the Octagon came to an end.<\/p>\n But on show against the likes of Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill, and Khalil Rountree, the Brazilian can close the show at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n So much so, his technique has been branded in the highest regard by former boxer-turned-trainer Teddy Atlas.<\/p>\n \u201cI think that (Alex) Pereira has the best left hook [in the UFC],\u201d Atlas told MMA Knockout<\/a>. \u201cHe has a good left hook, whether it\u2019s a counter left hook or a lead left hook.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is short, it is powerful, it is accurate, it is beautiful,\u201d Atlas continued. \u201cPereira\u2019s got as good a left hook as you can ever see.\u201d<\/p>\n Hoping to enter his re-run with Ankalaev both injury and illness-free at UFC 320, Pereira has been warned that may not even be enough to topple the dominant Russian star.<\/p>\n Chael Sonnen unsure Alex Pereira can beat Magomed Ankalaev<\/p>\n Reacting to the recent booking of Pereira\u2019s return against Ankalaev later this year, the veteran Chael Sonnen<\/a> weighed in quite heavily on the Brazilian\u2019s star chances of success.<\/p>\n![\"Alex](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2204071455-1024x683.jpg\")
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