Alice Pereira shone at UFC Vegas 115 with a beautiful knockout in the second round, this Saturday (4), at the Apex, in Las Vegas (USA). The Brazilian achieved her first victory in the organization after imposing an intense pace from the start and taking advantage of an opening in the final stretch to end the fight in a powerful way.
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In the opening minutes, Alice took the initiative and began dictating the pace of the stand-up fight. With precise strikes, the Brazilian punished her opponent, who quickly showed signs of fatigue, especially on her face. Even trying to change the situation with takedown attempts and moments of pressure against the cage, Cowan couldn't stop the young athlete's advance.
In the next stage, the duel took on new dimensions, with the American managing to take the fight to the ground and staying on top for a period. Even so, Alice showed maturity by neutralizing the actions, locking her rival's arms and avoiding greater risks until she was able to return to striking, where she felt more comfortable.
In the final moments, the Brazilian was clinical. Finding an opening, she connected with a knee strike followed by a clean punch, enough to knock Cowan out and secure the victory. With this result, Alice reaches her seventh career win and confirms her good form, while her opponent extends her losing streak in the UFC.
Watch Alice Pereira's knockout at UFC Vegas 115
Alice Pereira finishes Hailey Cowan in round 2 #UFCVegas115 pic.twitter.com/E8bmnouHJE
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UFC Vegas 115 results
MAIN CARD
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Renato Moicano defeated Chris Duncan by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:46 of round 2.
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Virna Jandiroba defeated Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Brendson Ribeiro by submission at 2:05 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ethyn Ewing defeated Rafael Estevam by technical knockout (punch to the midsection) at 1:44 of round 3.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Tommy McMillen defeated Manolo Zecchini by technical knockout (knee and punches) at 3:57 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): José Delano defeated Robert Ruchala by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Thomas Petersen defeated Guilherme Pat by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alessandro Costa defeated Stewart Nicoll by technical knockout (punches) at 4:56 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Darrius Flowers defeated Lando Vannata by technical knockout (strikes) at 52 seconds of round 2.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Alice Pereira defeated Hailey Cowan by knockout (knee strike) at 4:24 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Tresean Gore defeated Azamat Bekoev by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:27 of round 3.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Dione Barbosa defeated Melissa Gatto by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Kai Kamaka III defeated Dakota Hope by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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