The Interview that turned an Alcoholic Kickboxer to UFC Double Champion: Alex Pereira Documentary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ย. 2024
- Alex Pereira, one of the most decorated kickboxers of all time, decides to make a transition to mixed martial arts to chase down a former opponent, Israel Adesanya, a UFC Champion whom had mentioned Pereira's drinking problem in an interview.
Music by: @WhiteBatAudio
#alexpereira #mma #documentary
My brother in Christ, even the UFC couldn't make a video this high-quality
Appreciate that! Just getting started.
yea i agreed!
Very good. God bless
I'm a Muslim. Can we be cousins ?
I Love him.
I'm an alcoholic and I needed this
I used to be * you can change brother sky is the limit
@qd9882 i feel like I'm too to quit, like set in my ways... I'm 36 now so basically over half my life is over so i just drink myself to death
@@shotzburynative4384brother, don’t give up. I’m 33 and was severely addicted to opiates for 10 years. I just decided this year that enough was enough, after 2 severe overdoses and being in a toxic induced coma for 1 week that almost ended my life, I had to change for my family’s sake and especially my son, there’s people who love you and care for you. It’s never too late man, you’ve got this 👊🏼 I’m now in recovery and take it from me,I thought I was passed the stage of help, but there’s always time and ALWAYS hope! Don’t give up, you can do it. I know how you’re feeling, you think there’s no light at the end of the tunnel and you’ll never get over this, but trust me you can! 💙
@@shotzburynative4384it’s never over, every day is a new day, My father stopped drinking at 38… 2 years later. He has a his own successful landscaping/brick laying. business.
Don’t give up on yourself brother
“He’d thought I’d never arrive here” is the coldest line ever. That’s what the final boss says
Badass
"destiny arrives all the same, or should i say...i am"
That's what you say to the final boss before you beat him
@@99Gara99hell yea can go both ways! Huge credit to Izzy for not giving up most people would have been like damn this dude just might have my number. On that night nobody was stopping Izzy.
@@jeremiahking723 its just mathematics. Izzy got lucky on 4th try. Alex missed a right overhand when he framed on that fight. He missed it by inches.
The craziest part about Periera being on this insane run he’s on, even when he iced Izzy in their first UFC fight, you can hear him saying on interview “I hope he keeps fighting, it would be a waste of his skill for him to quit” which is a crazy level of forgiveness I can’t quite understand.
He's a man
PEREIRA MAN WTF
Yeah, that was what really got me
That and the way he behaved and his mindset after his loss to Adesanya. Adesanya was very disrespectful on his celebration, but still there was no bad blood on Alex's side, he just said that he was happy that Adesanya finally made his dream come true (the dream of beating Alex) and it didn't felt like sarcasm, he sounded legit
Feels like the feeling that Adesanya has for Alex is way stronger than what Alex feels for Adesanya. It feels like Adesanya has deep hatred and is also somewhat jelousy about Alex, as if Adesanya wanted to reach the peak but he always felt he never surpassed that guy. While Alex sees Adesanya just like another fighter he respects but he always moves on.
He tapped to ddp a few hours ago
@@99Gara99No, we're reading too much into this. This is a job for them. The more shit you talked with a better poker face the more you have to train to back it up and get big purse fights. Lot of them talk to each other. Conner vs Habib had a political connection to it people think that's why it got nasty.
Pereira coming from the past like a Terminator on a Mission diminishing Adesanya success is so Wild.
He didn’t diminish his success, what’re you talking about? Yall want someone to be utterly destroyed when they lose 😂 stop fantasizing about someone else’s downfall lol
@@dmr3e Pereira is better in every way
, 2 devision champ in UFC and Glory, aktiv Fighter, bigger start as Adesania at this Point. And he is 3-1 against adesania, both knocked each other out. Don’t be delusional my friend.
@@boogieboss that’s cool that you think that, but still, someone’s defeat doesn’t mean all their accomplishments are taken away. So adesanya beat Alex, does that take away all of his accomplishments? No. How old are you? 10?
@@dmr3e Let's leave it alone. I won't discuss it any further at the kindergarten level. and now you can write something irrelevant again like before, good bye 👋🏼
@@boogieboss that’s how I know you don’t actual fight or train for that matter. I don’t argue with noob casuals like you. Get in the ring, then talk to me. Little 🐑
Now Izzy is the one in the bars saying he beat him once😂
The irony 😂
sorry but thats funny
oh how the tables turn
@@ceoherohub2584 ohhhh the turn tables
hes still the better fighter?
Me in a bar right now knowing i can beat alex
I believe in you dude
@@icwork23 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿
Izzy's fake account. I knew it was u from the beginning
@@maxplanck-dq5mc I know i shouldnt have posted that video of a dog getting jerked off!!!!
Idk why he said one time. He already beat him twice. Coping over that first loss.. And izzy did lost that even though he thinks he won
Periera is the champion we needed. A respectful man. Not some song and dancing disrespectful person, but a man that respects war and his fellow warrior.
For sure! A type of indigenous samurai…
We don't deserve him...
A blue collar champ
He summons demons
@@unbroken1010😂😂😂
Man the more I learn about this guy the more I like him.
Their rivalry is like something from a movie.
Bro is now fighting on 2 weeks notice at UFC 303 to defend his LHW title, this dude is something else man !
nd he just won in rd2 lol
And he kicked jiri head off dude was really special
Made it look easy smh but he was way deeper on Jiri head then Israel lol
“Everyone’s on Magic now bro”
Flew back from holidays where he’s visiting children’s hospitals and doing charity. The man is a legend. If anyone deserves a triple crown and beat Jon jones it’s this man.
@@palo6559Just 1 shot, 13 sec of second round...
pereira telling herb dean to piss off might be one of the most iconic ufc moments😂
He had a much better answer than a timeout.... instant legend moment.
This really blew up on Izzy’s face. Alex is breaking records and his legacy will outlive Izzy’s. The biggest flip in narrative in UFC history.
Yeah I’m sure Izzy was feeling like it blew up in his face after he knocked pereira out cold 😂
@@mr.iloveroblox2577 3-1 and also remind me who’s the champion and who isn’t?
Izzy has won 8 title fights and the defended his belt 7 times. He can win another vs DDP. Whatever legacy Alex has. Izzy already is a UFC legend
Honestly, they're both legends in their own respect. Without getting personal with them that is, and just looking at their fighting. I mean, Izzy is the only one that has put up a fight to Alex thus far and has always kept Alex on his toes (their history). Respect to both of them as fighters.
@@isaacm2374izzy title run was 80% shit fights and people leaving their seats early
the best part of alex, is that he brings back the old days of fighting, with rivarly and serious fights
When Poatan first came to the UFC, he looked like a Terminator destined to defeat Adesanya. And he did. Everything that happened after that, his double championship, is insane. If anyone can become a three-division champion, it's him.
As an American, it is mind boggling how charismatic Periera is without even speaking English. Man is by far my favorite fighter and his story is amazing. Imagine if he started MMA as a young man rather than his late 30s.
he’s purely and naturally dominant, hard to not recognize that, and overcame alcohol… through connection to something essential to him… I read somewhere that the root of addiction is a lack of connection….. winning
He dominated other promotions it worked out for the best !
If he started earlier he’d probably end earlier…
@fernburns4848 he's been in sport combat since 21 yo.
100%
I'm Brazilian and a Kickboxing fighter. I've followed Alex's career since the very start. Your video is one of the best I've watched about Poatan. Chama! 🔥
🙏
Hes a talented fighter
Chama is 🌈
poor child needing attention @@unbroken1010
@@unbroken1010you are 🌈
Bro! Wtf. What a documentary is this? Better than anything at Netflix or tv or anything else. Respect!
Called bro Poaton xD
That mess up is still eating at me
@@filipeventura2729 in writing? Maybe it can be edited out?
If it’s in speech just claim it’s your accent 😂
@@ramilonogueira2254 dont remember xD sure go ahead haahha
creators nowadays are making shorts and you just made a whole movie/ documentary in high quality. Well edited and smoothly narrated. you deserve a 👑
Out of all his accomplishments, the thing I love the most about Poatan. is how pereira DESTROYED the 2 men who beat his coach Teixeira for the belt. Pereira wanted revenge for his mentor and I think thats fucking awesome. CHAMA 🗿🏹🎯
Love him or hate him, poaton is so fucking cool
And scary!
Only genderbender FANS or casual BASTARDS MMA FANS hate the great POATAN, CHAMA 🔥
Poatan is the most intimidating person on the ufc roster, plus his entrance is the best too!
I fully agree with you.
Dawg wtf is that profile pic, u did lil baby dirty
lets not forget alex also trained sean to beat isreal. bros the ultimate hater
It's more like he made him pay for his disrespect 😢
Apparently two training sessions is him helping him beat Israel even though his fight after those sessions was against Abus. Mug.
Just because he fought Abus first doesn’t mean they didn’t work on technique’s and ways to destroy Izzy. Sean never looked as good as he did until after training with Pereira. Poatan beat Izzy 3 times and surely had great information to help Sean wreck Izzy for 5 rounds straight. Sean could of beat Abus with out a day of training☝️🤔
As if I'll even take your worthless opinion seriously. Pereira glazing trick.
he rehydrated to 232 lbs against Hill he was making 185 out of pure hatred
Dude this is stupidly well made. Your commentary and the brief videos of you talking really adds to it as well. You don't see many MMA commentators putting their faces in their videos. It adds a cool and unique element.
Definitely keep this up bro
Thank you 🙏 I got plenty more coming
For real subscribed can’t wait to see the furture vids
@@MichaelCiavarro The key here is how little you showed yourself on a screen. I've seen some overdone shit docus where it was barely watchable because of how often a commentator would put his mug in the shot... This one was really well made.
Venham todos pro Brasil precisamos de imigrantes 🇧🇷
True men everywhere can relate to Alex Pereira. No zest no make up only indigenous warrior paint (big difference) no painted nails. Just a family man on a mission to provide protect and leave his mark on the world. By way of those memories he leaves behind and those he leaves behind when he leaves this earth.
Alex vs Jon NEEDS TO HAPPEN... WE NEED THAT FIGHT😢
I think Alex should fight the winner of Jon vs Aspinall so if Alex wins it's like he beat both of them.
Jones beat him round one
Thank u izzy for bringing us Alex without u we wouldn't have seen him in UFC
I was a champion in Judo and last year I was 3. On the national championship and at the time I was addicted to weed and alcohol too. I became a dealer and somebody snitched me up so I get Busted for 6 months in prison. Now I'm in house arrest from february till oktober. The thing is I want say is this guy Alex give me every day a huge motivation.
Thanks for the video! Respect!
All the strength to you to quit both addictions for good.
@GeorgE-yo5yc it's tough. I've been having a rough time quitting alcohol. I'm good for a while then I always seem to come back to it
Weed isn’t addictive. Chemically impossible. Stop the cap.
Only thing I've ever been in trouble for is weed..... When I went to jail over it, I turned away from it
@@verbalkint4258 mentally addictive as hell. Completely changes your brain chemistry, even more so before the frontal cortex of your brain is fully developed (age 25). Stop the cap.
Already knew the story and was glued to the end. Incredibly well done, it was a pleasure to watch!
🙏 More on the way!
@@MichaelCiavarro bro you are gonna be big!! F! GREAT VIDEO!!
He's the face of MMA we need. No more beating up old guys, causing accidents, and assorted BS. Ngannou is in that vein, but he's quiet for now and Alex has even more charisma.
This was excellently made. I like the ending quote “adesanya & pereira aren’t so different, they created each other”
Iron sharpens iron
I don’t think Uncle Chael has ever gotten a Brazilians name right 😂😂😂 knowing him it’s on purpose at this point
Brazilians? Uncle chael never gets anyone's name right unless it's single syllable
It should be a crime against humanity that this video only has 14k views so far. Great job man.
Holy moly. I watched the entire video in amazment and couldn‘t believe that you only have 700 subscribers. This video is soooo well made dude. Thought it was a 100K channel for sure
Want to thank Andsenya for introducing Alex to UFC. So now Alex a Terminator and face of UFC history in the making as a three divisions champ. High class documentary brother🙌
My boy alex representing for all native/indigenous people of Ancient CemAnahuac ✊🏽 aka "america".
This video was better than 99% of any mma video or doc I’ve ever seen. Well done bro 🎉
Alex can definitely become 3 champ. I hope the UFC gives him the opportunity!
Ya better to keep defending until Jon and stipe fight cuz they’ll prob both retire so the ufc could make Tom vs Alex for the vacant belt
@xfaithoverwatch4235 honestly Tom's probably going to be Alex's worse matchup lol just because he's explosive and strong. Would be good still
@@xfaithoverwatch4235 exactly if I was Alex I would literally wait until November cause after Jones and Stipe have fought both will retire Tom will be the champ and you know Alex will be Toms first title challenger there is just way too much money into that lmao
sadly Tom is wayyyy to heavy, has such good grappling and wrestling and is literally the best Heavyweight maybe ever so shittt haha
I hope Blaydes wins somehow through a fluke cause then if I was Alex I would wait so fkn hard lol Blaydes is a very good matchup for him and damnnn
@@fatee5069 yup exactly sadly, Tom is the best Heavyweight I have ever seen since prime Cain but Tom is even way better than that and Tom will easily go down as the HW GOAT I have never seen such a fast HW, crazy wrestling and grappling and also crazy KO power man its insane
It’s funny how Izzy is the most hated fighter (maybe ever) and Alex is beloved.
Nah, man. Most forget or don't know how hard Israel Adesanya fought to achieve interim and then undisputed champion. And then defend and try his hand at the LHW title. Picked a fight with Jones for years. People hate him as a man, but as a fighter, he is e Legend. Adesanya the fighter is a major draw.
wouldn't say he's close to most hated, that would probably be mcgregor.
Brud conor is both most loved and most hated .. and conor is more then icon then izzy @@seldom_bucket
Not even currently
He is hated but still has fans due to how big his name is
Currently, Ian Garry is most hated
And all time most hated is easily either Rousey or Jon Jones when he was doing all his roid stuff
@@souravrais5428 er...okay 'brud'
how does any of that change anything i said?
I fucking love this Arawak warrior!
Its actually amazing the insane chin Adesanya has, too. He didnt get flatlined by those HUGE shots. Its underrated how much his chin helps him in his matches.
I just had my last drink today I’m starting to train tomorrow. I’ll see you guys in a couple years on PPV!
right on, we'll be watching ...
Just watch out for injurys, you get too motivated and push yourself to much having too much fun watching yourself get stronger everyday and then end up years behind.
Doubt it
Love this man, how's the training going so far?
I believe in you mate. Go get it !!
This channel is highly underrated. Was thoroughly invested in Pereira's rise to the top, this video captures that perfectly.
Now he's a world champion sitting at home with all of his belt saying "I beat that guy three times" while Izzy is probably drinking somewhere, beltless. So Izzy predicted the future in someway lol
I think Izzy will beat Dricus and will successfully defend against Sean if he comes back determined.
But yeah, when they are both retired, he'll always look at Pereira and say "I beat that guy once".
Lol hes still asking for a 5th fight... saved by the ref... saved by the bell... just wants that ice cold ko like what Izzy did to him
@@stacrafty lol what are u even talking about???
@@astrodax2753 you don't follow the sport?
@@stacrafty I don't know the sport? Saved by the ref and saved by the bell? He got KOed twice by Alex and beaten three times! And there is no bell in MMA btw
I don't understand why the UFC can't hire people like you to make long form promotional videos. This is so good...on the level of people like MixedMollyWhoppery minus the commentary from him. I'm only 5 minutes in and can't help but stay glued for the rest of the video which I know I'm going to finish after this comment. Thank you in advance and I hope you are encouraged to keep going. Put this kind of effort into your future videos and you'll be big one day. Great work!
I'm battling addiction, this gives you motivation.
Wow... I think Pereira will be saying, some day when he is old, that I was the greatest champion the UFC had even seen. He has ripped through the UFC faster than anyone ever, and he is in his mid 30s. He's amazing.
Almost 40
36
No way this is your first video, this is literally one of the best UFC documentaries I've ever seen.
Your 1st video being this much of a BANGER is insane. I had no idea it was Izzy running his mouth that caused his downfall by waking the monster.
Wow this documentary was amazing!
I wish to see Alex Pereira fight Izzy again at light heavyweight.
Also I was not fan of Alex Pereira at first, didn't like him at all, now he's by far my fav fighter. Chama
What sells everything is stories, people love them and this one, is a freakin blockbuster story that happen to be real. That's why Pereira is going massive
Pereira has always fought champions. He is the champion of champions!!
Izzy sitting in a Maid Cafe, watching Alex dominate Light Heavyweight going "I beat that guy *once* " 😅
This comment is played out, first fight controversial decision watch the fight, second fight ref steps in before he gets dropped, third fight finally gets his ko. Good job to both fighters but he didn’t dominate the matchup like numbers suggest
While clutching his gay ass pearls.
Izzy won everything. Cry. He is already a UFC legend. And Pereira only won one fight against him in the UFC and a controversial victory. When you see Alex, you'll keep talking about Izzy the Great 😂
Bro I can’t believe you only have like 300 subscribers I was expecting at least a few hundred thousand, the quality of this is amazing u earned a sub
I work in a tire shop I just got to start drinking.
The part where Adesanya warns Strickland "trust me, he will sleep you" is so fucking cool.
Amazing editing. Loved the izzy and alex pereira build up at around 7 mins. Demonstrated the tension that the fans felt as well as making it feel personal
Adesanya is just not a guy I’d want to be around. Constantly humblebragging and showing little to no respect to his fellow warriors in the sport. Yes, he is amazing to watch fight, but he is not a man of honour or character.
Pereira is a return to the stoic, humble champion. I loved watching him in Glory, and was excited to see him make his way to MMA. To see him succeed so beautifully and still remain grounded has been awesome
AND NOW HES SAVING UFC303. An absolute legend in the sport already and an absolute crime he is #4 P4P right now.
jon retired jones have that spot lol 😂😂
And he won
This documentary was sensationally done. Very nice work.
I’m not even that into the UFC but this is one of the best produced, most captivating TH-cam videos I’ve ever watched. Great job!
The major difference between izzy and alex is legacy. Based on recent years, izzy most likely won't be looked back on favorably.
It’s crazy. And izzy is a legend with a ridiculous resume
@MikesMartialArts33 like him or hate him, you definitely can't take his accomplishments away.
@MikesMartialArts33 good vid btw. Shit was hype.
I'd very much doubt that. Without Frazier, who was Ali?
@@HUGH-bl5uwI don't think Frazier had as many haters as Izzy though.
People always look for something to hate on Izzy and in the internet era, it spreads far to other casuals.
It also didn't help that he said that "I beat that guy once" insult about Pereira, but it instead happened to him.
He already said in his interviews with Mighty Mouse that he ain't interested in a rematch because he beat him once. So this will tarnish his legacy.
From one small MMA channel to another -- keep up the good work man.
This is well put together, been battling my alcohol addiction for a couple years now, I’m currently two weeks clean and feel so much better already, this just motivated me even more
Treat yourself to a bottle !
just read the freedom model
Don't F with the talented guy who chose to be a drunk. He might tell someone to hold his beer
Mark my words, he will win heavyweight title and become the first 3 title holder and greatest ever in UFC history.
He's not beating aspinal dude get real he got knocked out cold for like 20 minutes by pillow hands izzy tom Paul's him
@@archieherrington9955 you’re probably right but way crazier upsets have happened in the UFC.
Thank you Adesanya... you give us a real Champ... chama!!!
best thing Izzy has ever done the PED The Last Dog Bender has one of the worst resumes name wise ever only been champ cause Izzys MW was the worst division in the UFC and now Alexs resume is already better than Izzys I love it 😂 resume is about which fighter did you beat and Alex beat 5 champs, 1 twice while Izzy never ever fought 1 wreslter/grappler, lost to Rob in the rematch and is on PEDS but when you do research you realize every top UFC fighter ever and rn is its literally impossible to fail an USADA test unless you are completely stupid lol I did so much research lol and Lance Armstrong was on EPO and HGH his entire career and passed 216 USADA tests never got caught and the UFC was like "yeah thats the guy we will hire we know all of our fighters are on roids/PEDS anyway lmao
CHAMA
Bro you got some serious talent, I'm not easily impressed but that was exceptional. Gladly subbed and will be recommending
This is fine work my friend, and Alex has been the best addition to the UFC in years
A year or two before he came to the UFC, my friend said that there's a guy called Alex Pereira from Glory that is going to come to the UFC and beat Israel Adesanya with a left-hook. I was like "yeah cool story bro". Fight came, I remembered what my friend said said, put money on Alex to win by KO and a little bit to win by KO in R5 because I didn't think he could beat Izzy early. I got fucking rich that day😂
Izzy over there painting his nails saying lame shit. Meanwhile, Alex just… 🗿
Bet this took forever to make
Looks like it was worth it
And Now
He knocked out Jiri two times in a same match :)
He's not a normal Human Being..
Chama
I can’t believe this is your first ever video created. Amazing video can’t wait to see more from you
Not my first! I have an original channel but appreciate the kind words 🙏
Big 👊 and he hits with anger like hes fighting for his life fr.
Yet he is rarely out of position
Good job Alex you deserve it brother, positivity and just wanting to take care of your family and be a better person. No matter your circumstances you overcame it all, truly admirable .
This story line would make a good Hollywood movie
Anyone here after Alex knocked out Jiri a second time last Saturday at ufc 303? 😂
From someone who doesn't even follow MMA or The UFC, your video was incredible and my hat is off to you, brother. I guess now I'm following Alex Pereira.
THIS WAS HIGH END QUALITY STUFF... I DUNNO HOW THIS GUY DOESNT HAVE A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS....
Just watched ufc 303. Crazy how Pierra literally showed Adesanya that he’s the main character. I think Adesanya is beginning to realize he’s just a side character.
Yeah but I never cared for Izzy but I have a newfound respect for him being the man that knocked Alex out cold. It's quite an accomplishment it turns out. My guess is Izzy dominates dricus to get the belt back and he'll either call out Strickland or call out Alex for the LHW strap. Alex called Izzy out when he got that strap. I think we'll see em fight again. But man...... Alex is stone cold killer
@@heathswinson6506 Imo Strickland really brought Izzy down to earth in a major way and I wouldn’t be surprised if Dricus stops Izzy. Ya but that’s at middle weight. We already saw Izzy fight at LHW and let’s be real, it just doesn’t translate. He got beat up by Jan. I think Izzy is better off to just stay and further his legacy at MW. Especially if he loses to Dricus.
My man... come on. It's Pereira
you're about to blow up bro, especially if you continue producing this level of content
A standing 8 count is not controversial in most cases. The fury/usyk standing 8 was pretty whacky but only because he waited so long. Standing 8 counts can prevent fighters from getting killed.
So Izzy was going to kill him until the ref stepped in, got it
Probably my favorite UFC fighter atm!… man has grown on me and I. Sure many others!… why?… down to earth, honorable, a complete animal in the cage, truly seems like a solid, good human, zero attention seeking, clout chasing show boat! Humble as! Definitely someone worth looking up to!
The crazy part is he’s 36 and just keeps getting better every fight 🤯
Im definitely subbing. Good shit man keep it up👍
Imagine if he didn’t drink for all those years and trained MMA the entire time!
WOAHHHHH HED BE LIKE CHAMP OR SOMETHING!
He would be the Brazilian Jon Jones.
Great video bro 👍💯 well made man 🥊
A man who comes from a hard life, with nothing to prove to anyone but himself, should be feared
Phenomenal production. The UFC should have you on the payroll.
Izzy "dominating" is a strong word.
He ran through his entire division and then did it AGAIN with ease.. I’d love to see your definition of domination if that doesn’t cut it 💀
No I think he meant Izzy overall which in terms of Alex vs Izzy is like 4-Alex 1-Izzy
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0:001 😮
Whoaaaa
This is one of the most inspiring stories in combat sports, right up there next to george foreman winning the title back at 45. Its like straight out of a hollywood movie.
From an Irish/Hungarian family I know how hard the alcohol snake bites once it gets you . To break through that and become world champion!? I don't even care what he does with the rest of his fighting career .. Dude is a boss ... GREAT VIDEO had me completely locked in the entire time
Quality video old bean 👏🏻
The production of this documentary is very high quality.
I love AP. This man motivates the fuck out of me, while being simultaneously frightening
Great video dude!
Good editing, comprehensive & no non sense at all.
Ima check your other videos.
Subscribed!
Congrats on all the success with this video! Well deserved, incredible editing and storytelling.
Izzy had a big mouth and woke up Pereira, the universe works in spectacular ways.
Came because I didn't know Alex was an alcoholic, stayed because of the high quality. That was great and informative.