Alex Pereira Steals the Show with First-Round Knockout of Sean Strickland

Incredible Performance at UFC 276

July 2, 2022 11:30pm ET

In a highly anticipated middleweight title eliminator at UFC 276, Alex Pereira put in a frightening performance as he steamrolled Sean Strickland to set up an inevitable title shot. Pereira made use of his opportunity to send a message to the rest of the division, viciously knocking out Strickland in the first round.

The fight started with both fighters exchanging strikes, but it quickly became apparent that Pereira was the superior striker. He landed several hard shots on Strickland, who was visibly hurt. Pereira then followed up with a barrage of punches that sent Strickland crashing to the canvas.

Referee Jason Herzog immediately stopped the fight, giving Pereira the victory. The win was Pereira's seventh in a row, and it has now set him up for a title shot against the winner of the upcoming fight between Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier.

Pereira's performance was truly impressive, and it has sent shockwaves through the middleweight division. He is now one of the most feared strikers in the UFC, and he is now a legitimate contender for the title.