Alex Pereira has been an absolute star since he first joined the UFC in 2021. The 2-division champion has undoubtedly made his mark as he continuously delivers spotlight reels and thrilling knockouts. We have a look at Pereira’s prime knockouts forward of his UFC 313 championship matchup towards Magomed Ankalaev.
Prime Alex Pereira Knockouts of all-time
5. Alex Pereira vs Andreas michailidis – UFC 268
What higher approach to begin the checklist with the debut of ‘Poatan’? In his first UFC struggle, Alex Pereira made a press release with a flying knee that knocked out Andreas Michailidis and was the start of Pereira’s UFC stardom. His fast reign to the highest began with this struggle and shortly had many individuals speaking concerning the former kickboxing legend. The flying knee got here within the second spherical during which marked an incredible first impression within the UFC for Pereira.
4. Alex Pereira vs Sean Strickland – UFC 276
After successful his first couple UFC fights, Alex Pereira was rewarded with a struggle towards top-ranked middleweight, Sean Strickland. Along with his first huge take a look at, ‘Poatan’ stepped as much as the problem and rocked Strickland within the first spherical. Pereira was capable of arrange the knockout together with his signature left hook then completed with a straight proper to complete a powerful knockout over a prime contender, and now former champion.
3. Alex Pereira Vs Israel Adesanya 2 – Glory Kickboxing
The legendary rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya began method earlier than they stepped foot into the octagon. The 2 fighters fought twice in GLORY Kickboxing the place Pereira went 2-0 towards Adesanya. Their second kickboxing matchup consisted of one other signature left hook from ‘Poatan’ knocking out Adesanya chilly.
Whereas ‘The Last Stylebender’ acquired his revenge knocking out Pereira of their second UFC matchup, Pereira’s knockout of Adesanya in GLORY represented an enormous a part of their rivalry and marked one in all his finest profession KO’s.
2. Alex Pereira vs Jiří Procházka 2 – UFC 303
After many individuals questioned an early stoppage of their first matchup, Pereira left no extra questions after knocking out Jiří Procházka with a clear head kick of their rematch. Within the final second of the primary spherical, Pereira clipped Procházka together with his brutal left hook, knocking him down.
Nonetheless wobbling and visibly nonetheless harm, Pereira wasted no time at the start of the second spherical and landed an exquisite head kick ending it off with floor and pound punches.
1. Alex pereira vs Jamhal Hill – UFC 300
Deserving of the highest spot, Pereira’s knockout of Jamahal Hill on the iconic UFC 300 will go down as one of many coldest knockouts ever. After Hill kicked Pereira round his groin space, he waved off referee Herb Dean then prompted to as soon as once more use his signature left hook that landed cleanly on Hill.
After knocking him to the canvas, he poured some floor and pound highlighting one other thrilling KO on the most important stage. The importance of the occasion blended with the construct as much as the struggle places Alex Pereria’s KO over Hill as his finest profession knockout.
