Alex Pereira is already known in the MMA business as the man who knocked out current UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in kickboxing.
And now Pereira (3-1) is crossing his knockout power into MMA. The current Glory middleweight and interim light heavyweight champion delivered one of the most terrifying knockouts you’ll ever see in the cage Friday night in the main event of LFA 95 in Park City, Kansas.
Pereira used a pinpoint left hook to sleep over-matched opponent Thomas Powell at the 4:04 mark of the opening round.
The Brazilian’s perfectly delivered left hook landed flush on the ear. Powell immediately face planted forward, with his head taking the brunt of the impact on the mat.
You can see the knockout below:
HOLY _____! Pereira's power is unreal!!! #LFA95 pic.twitter.com/0EAoY6z4fA
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) November 21, 2020
Powell was unconscious for several minutes, leaving the commentary team in hushed tones. Fortunately, Powell eventually woke up and left the cage under his own power.
This was the first MMA bout since 2016 for Pereira, who trains with Glover Teixeira in Danbury, Conn. He’s twice defeated Adesanya, earning a decision in 2016 and a KO in 2017.
“I’m very happy to be in MMA,” Pereira said through an interpreter. “I’ve been training with Glover Teixeira for 3-4 months, and I’m happy with the results.”
UPDATE: The promotion announced Saturday that Power is in “good health” and was cleared to travel home.
ℹ️ UPDATE: Thomas Powell is in good health and good spirits. He has been cleared to travel home from #LFA95. pic.twitter.com/3vBqaUsOYZ
— LFA (@LFAfighting) November 21, 2020
