The promotion put him in a big-time slot against a major contender in Sean Strickland. Check out Conor McGregors aggressive coaching style from a leaked TUF 31 fight. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Video: Conor McGregor, ultra-jacked Jake Gyllenhaal film Road House scene after UFC 285 weigh-ins. MMA Junkie: Sean Strickland expects Israel Adesanya to 'run, dance, and be a little b*tch' in UFC 287 rematch vs. Alex Pereira UFC.com: Cameron Saaiman Knows Time Is On His Side MMAFighting.com: Heck of a Morning: Countdown to UFC 285, reaction to Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez signing with BKFC Hes got a sharp lead hand even outside that left hook, so making Strickland move through that range to close distance would be smart. Sean Strickland hopes to upset Alex Pereira at UFC 276. F*ck. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Alex Pereira likely lands himself a UFC title siege courtesy of a thunderous first round KO of Sean Strickland on the main card of UFC 276. Alex Pereira def. If he makes a mistake he can get caught and be knocked out. You f*cking go out and f*cking do it.. By Drew Beaupr. Alex Poatan nocauteia Sean Strickland e conquista sua terceira vitria seguida no #UFC! Be the first to rate this post. watching a sean strickland fight thats not alex pereira Reply danielromero6 Team Volkanovski Additional comment actions . It appears that you have disabled your Javascript. In his first fight since suffering a quick knockout loss to Pereira (6-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in their title eliminator at UFC 276 in July, Strickland (25-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) is set to face Jared Cannonier (15-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 216 main event, which takes place Dec. 17 at the UFC Apex and streams on ESPN+. Shevchenko (23-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) will attempt to make an eighth consecutive defense of her title on Saturday when she . In his first fight since suffering a quick knockout loss to Pereira (6-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in their title eliminator at UFC 276 in July, Strickland (25-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) is set to face Jared. Pereira was ripe to expose Strickland's low IQ and style, didn't expect it with the first left hook that landed though. Something went wrong. It will have been more than three years since Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) competed when he takes on Gane (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) for the vacant heavyweight title in Saturday's main event at . Strickland said he thinks hes a few wins away from securing his first UFC championship opportunity, but it all depends on the landscape of the division. As part of the UFC 276 main card was a pivotal middleweight bout between contender Sean Strickland and former GLORY champ Alex Pereira. menu. Pereiras not a perfect stylistic substitute for Adesanya, but hes good enough. Strickland is expecting a grueling fight, and he relishes the danger factor Cannonier and his knockout power brings to the table. Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah Saudi Arabia. All Rights Reserved. Rankings mean f*ck all nothing, Strickland told MMA Junkie. That means takedown attempts, clinch wrestling, calf kicks, elbows on the break every moment between striking and wrestling is an opportunity for Strickland. That motherf*cker, he has dynamite in his hands but got to get a couple wins under my belt, and hopefully hes still the champ and well run it back. Samurai Fight House 11 - Pereira vs. Ziller - Time Date Schedule. As fans looked up and down the UFC 276 lineup, many theorized the move was intentional by the UFC, considering who is atop it. FAQ; Register; . People acting like Sean is the worst striker in the world, he is good it's just that Alex is world class. Two elite kickboxers with bad blood and history fighting for a UFC title? Strickland received much criticism for the way in which he approached the fight with the former two-division GLORY kickboxing champion, because he didnt attempt a single takedown before being dropped and stopped inside three minutes. Thats not much of an issue for Strickland, he said, but at the moment his focus is entirely on Cannonier. In UFC 285s pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event, womens Flyweight roost-ruler, Valentina Shevchenko UFCs current longest-reigning champion defends her 125-pound title against Mexicos Alexa Grasso. Strickland's ego got the best of him. Hes a f*cking big motherf*cking Brazilian who hits like dynamite. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. Both guys were on tears heading into the fight. Just put this (right) hand a little more (up).. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! ALEX PEREIRA SHOWS GLOVER TEIXEIRA How He KNOCKED OUT SEAN STRICKLAND at UFC 276 Fight 4 Yours 186K views 7 months ago The trash talk in mma that left opponents completely speechless MMA. Nobody wants to see guys like that. No votes so far! You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Below, we analyze the UFC 276 Strickland vs. Pereira. UFC 285 Start Time, Full Fight Details, Jones Dismisses Worrisome Run-In With Nickal. But to me, no matter who is there, I want to be the champion. Sign up for the Oops! Pereira was on a five-fight win streak, while Strickland had six wins in a row. But the UFC thinking like this is (all good) with me., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. But . Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll MMA and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 4-ranked contender now has six consecutive UFC victories. While hes only had two fights in the UFC through this point, Pereira is not new to the game. 89 Views. Watch Alex Pereira vs. Sean Strickland full fight video highlights from the main card of UFC 276, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets. Defense will certainly matter here because Pereira hits like a truck. Sean Strickland -120 Strickland not getting inside at the moment and its allowing Pereira to fight his fight. Will Ciryl Gane be the first fighter to beat him? Conor McGregor and an extra muscled Jake Gyllenhaal filmed a scene from the upcoming remake of "Roadhouse" after UFC 285s ceremonial weigh-ins. March 2, 2023 1:15 pm ET. Alex Pereira +100, Alex Pereira upsets Sean Strickland with a spectacular knockout in the 1st round. Ill give you guys a pointer: You stand in front of that motherf*cker and bang, somebody is going to sleep and its most likely going to be you. Alex Pereira defeats Sean Strickland via KO/TKO at 2:36 of Round 1 #9. . Inside the Octagon, Pereiras takedown defense and general grappling have really impressed, likely an outcome of training extensively with Glover Teixeira. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) will look to reclaim his title from Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) when they run things back in the UFC 287 headliner on April 8 at Miami-Dade Arena. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC 287. MAIL. It doesnt matter what youre ranked. With their long-standing history and the stylistic matchup, Strickland thinks the UFC will capitalize by booking another fight between Pereira and Adesanya. Pereira ended this fight in a devastating. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. NEWS. Its an important fight for Strickland, who prior to being halted by the now-UFC middleweight titleholder Pereira, had been on a six-fight winning streak and was on the cusp of a title opportunity. FINANCE. Oops. Still a relative novice in terms of MMA, Pereira entered the UFC just eight months ago after a storied career in kickboxing that saw him defeat current UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya twice, including by violent KO in Adesanyas final kickboxing bout. 1. r/MMAMedia. LAS VEGAS Sean Strickland is determined to work his way into another fight with Alex Pereira, and it all starts with the final UFC main event of 2022. With the victory by KO the Brazilian fighter snapped his American opponent's six-win streak, delivering . After going 2-0 in his first two UFC bouts, including a. The popular "Embedded" series is back behind the scenes at UFC 285, including weigh-ins and faceoffs before the event in Las Vegas. Thats the thing: When youre fighting motherf*ckers that have 80-something-inch reach, thats a hard thing to do, especially when youre trying to kickbox., He continued, For me, he (Pereira) had like 8 inches on me. Strickland is eyeing Paulo Costa next, and if both he and Adesanya can emerge victorious in their next fights, hed love to get a crack at The Last Stylebender., I think me and Izzy would be a great fight, Strickland said. I think it was a good stoppage. The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses. In a can't-miss bout on Saturday's UFC 276 main card, Sean Strickland meets Brazilian kickboxer Alex Pereira. UFC 276: Alex Pereira VS Sean Strickland - FULL FIGHT 8,269 views Jul 2, 2022 ufc 276 Israel Adesanya vs Jared Cannonier, ufc 276 Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway 3 ,Sean Strickland. I think Izzy, Strickland told MMA Junkie. The stakes are higher than ever, says Alex Pereira. UFC middleweights contenders Sean Strickland (25-4) vs. Alex Pereira (6-1) collided in a No. MONSTER LEFT HOOK BLOWS STRICKLAND UP! https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-news-sean-strickland-expects-israel-adesanya-run-dance-alex-pereire-rematch, Chris Curtis 'salty as f*ck' about Raul Rosas Jr. getting UFC 287 main-card placement over him, Gilbert Burns eyes 'spectacular finish' of Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287, hoping to secure title shot, Israel Adesanya: 'I've put the pressure on myself' for Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 287, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sign up for the Just six fights into his MMA career, Pereira (5-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) thinks UFC 276 will likely punch (or kick) his ticket into the on-deck circle for whoever holds the belt following the events conclusion. Sean Strickland, Alex Pereira UFC 276: Sean Strickland vs Alex Pereira - Full Fights Jul 02, 2022 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV Standing straight up, no shots, fake shot attempts or anything. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-281-sean-strickland-surprised-alex-pereira-beat-israel-adesanya, I thought Izzy was gonna be a twinkle toes, Israel Adesanya insists UFC 281 TKO stoppage vs. Alex Pereira was premature: 'I didn't get rocked-rocked', Alex Pereira recounts Glover Teixeira's honest corner advice before final round that sparked UFC 281 comeback. Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira: July 2. Notably, Strickland historically has some devastating ground striking if able to gain top position, so a single completed takedown could really change the dynamic of the fight. Are you getting the same speech I got by everybody? . Its expected that Pereiras first defense will be a rematch with Israel Adesanya, then the winner of the UFC 284 fight between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa is probably ahead of him in line, as well. UFC Fight Night: March 11: Petr Yan vs. Merab . A lot of kicks from Pereira. Izzy can fight, and hes f*cking good. Record: 5-1Key Wins: Bruno Silva (UFC Vegas 50), Andres Michalidis (UFC 268)Key Losses: NoneKeys to Victory: Pereira destroys people with strikes. In Stricklands mind, theres not a whole lot of regret about the way it unfolded. Jessica Eye by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Midnight Mania! Sean Strickland expects Israel Adesanya to 'run, dance, and be a little b*tch' in UFC 287 rematch vs. Alex Pereira Sean Strickland believes Israel Adesanya will wise up and be a lot more cautious in his rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287. He admits he should have wrestled Poatan and thinks Adesanya should have attempted more takedowns. In the end, it doesnt matter to me who wins that fight, My goal is the belt. SPORTS. STYLE. A fight between the two men needs to happen to capitalize off this current hype. Provided Israel Adesanya retains, a title shot is very likely on the line. Pereira was on a five-fight win streak, while Strickland had six wins in a row. UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier took place July 2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2022 was a year full of memorable comebacks and crownings. They would probably want Izzy to fight, because (Robert) Whittaker will probably just take him down and grind him out for f*cking five rounds, so theyre thinking lets milk this cash cow one more time with Izzy.. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/ufc-278-news-alex-pereira-vs-sean-strickland-next-title-challenger, MMA Junkie Radio #3270: Guest Anthony Pettis, UFC and PFL recaps, more, Israel Adesanya: UFC 276 fight with Jared Cannonier will be like Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin. At UFC 276, Sean Strickland and Alex Pereira will square off. It appears that you have disabled your Javascript. And he touches you, and you go to sleep. Instead, Id like to see Pereira show off a bit more movement than usual. Bonus awards. The 31-year-old is undefeated since moving to middleweight in 2020, and after a fiery performance at the pre-fight press conference, Strickland now finds himself on the cusp of a title shot should he be able to get past Pereira tonight. newsletter, a fiery performance at the pre-fight press conference, UFC 285 Jones vs. Gane Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Shevchenko vs. Grasso Co-Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 final faceoffs: Jones has tense staredown with Gane, McGregor makes cameo, UFC 285 weigh-in results: Jon Jones records 248 pounds for heavyweight debut, Geoff Neal misses by 4 pounds, Jon Jones fires back at critics after debuting new heavyweight physique: Good thing its not a bodybuilding competition, Cody Garbrandt confesses his life was in shambles before flyweight debut: I wasnt in a good place. Oops! Its the weirdest f*cking thing. 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