Alex Pereira proudly represents his indigenous roots earlier than and after each single considered one of his fights, from the panache to the walkout tune, and the person behind Sepultura’s “Itsári” was “very emotional” when he discovered that “Poatan” chosen it as his music earlier than octagon wars.
Max Cavalera, co-founder of Sepultura, just lately launched a brand new Soufly album titled “Chama”, a direct inspiration to Pereira’s well-known catchword.
“I by no means had contact with Alex,” Cavalera advised MMA Combating. “[But] I hope he’s blissful that we made the title of latest album a tribute to him and Brazil.”
“Itsári” means roots within the Xavante language, and Cavalera mentioned he was stunned to listen to that Pereira, considered one of UFC’s greatest stars at the moment, picked his tune to play within the enviornment when he’s about to enter the octagon to compete.
“I used to be very emotional with ‘Poatan’ utilizing ‘Itsári’ as his walkout tune for a combat,” Cavalera mentioned. “It’s superior to see your work being acknowledged like that after so a few years. Full tribal power, xavante warrior!”
“I watched it with my Zyon, who’s a UFC fan, and it was an exquisite shock,” he added. “I feel ‘Poatan’ has the very best walkout in all UFC. Nobody does it higher. He captures the spirit of the jungle, the indigenous warrior.”
Cavalera mentioned he loves to combine music and sports activities, from his Brazilian soccer workforce Palmeiras to the Detroit Lions, and embraces the connection between heavy steel, UFC and the indigenous tradition.
“He’s undoubtedly inspiring the younger children that didn’t know the tribes of Brazil,” Cavalera mentioned. “We’ve greater than 700 tribes, and we’re happy with our tribal roots.”
Regardless that Soufly’s new album is titled after Pereira’s tradicional “Chama”, the musician hopes that the UFC fighter sticks with “Itsári” for his upcoming battle this weekend in Las Vegas, when he challenges 205-pound champion Magomed Ankalaev in the principle occasion of UFC 320.
“I’ll watch it,” Cavalera mentioned. “I’ll be on tour with my brother, enjoying Chaos A.D. right here in America, however we’ll watch it and ship him good vibrations. He’ll win, with ‘Chama’ in his veins.”
