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Brazilian MMA icon Alex Pereira is arguably one of the best fighters in the world. The 37-year-old is in a league of his own and has achieved massive success in the octagon for the last three years, ever since making his UFC debut in November 2021. His major feats include holding the Middleweight Championship titles. To add more to his accolades, Pereira is the reigning Light Heavyweight Champion, making him only the ninth UFC fighter to win championship belts in two separate weight categories.
Despite his long list of achievements, the former Glory middleweight and light heavyweight champion had to accept defeat at the hands of a renowned Hollywood superstar who featured in movies alongside two-time Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie. Let's delve into details and find out who defeated Pereira.
An unfamiliar territory for Pereira
It was the famous Korean American superstar Lee Dong-seok, better known as Ma Dong-seok and Don Lee, who recently shared a video on his Instagram handle where he was seen competing with Alex Pereira on a punching machine. Pereira, who went first, achieved a score of 8534, while Lee not only smashed that record but secured an outstanding score of 9525. Although it was a friendly contest between the two, and after the faceoff, the two shared a heartwarming moment by hugging each other.
Not to mention Lee is one of the most loved Korean actors with winning fans hearts by featuring in movies like Eternals alongside Angelina Jolie, Badland Hunters and several others. Before transitioning to acting, Lee was a personal trainer to many UFC superstars like Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.
Besides that, Don Lee is widely adored on the internet for his charming "soft boy" persona, which has captured the hearts of fans. Often referred to as "Pookie" in modern internet lingo, he delights followers with adorable videos and pictures shared across his social media platforms. While he is known for portraying the "tough guy" in most of his movies, his irresistibly cute online content offers a refreshing contrast that fans simply can't get enough of.
