Going into the bout on a six-fight win streak, Sean Strickland faced Alex Pereira at UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier on the main card of the night at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV.
UFC 276: Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira
Round 1
Pereira gets to work with kick attempts to the body and leg. Strickland is walking forward but cautious of the danger he might walk into. Pereira the more active in terms of volume. Strickland keeps moving forward. Pereira keeps backing up. Strickland using teep kick to keep his pressure up. Pereira with a straight right that lands. Pereira connects with a massive left that clips Strickland. Strickland goes down from the left hook and Pereira follows up with a straight right hand to secure the victory
Official Result: Alex Pereira defeats Sean Strickland via KO (R1, 2:36).
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WHAT A KNOCKOUT! 🤯
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Top 5 look out, here comes Alex Pereira 😤
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