Alice Pereira
Career Averages
Win Methods (1)
Loss Methods (1)
Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Pereira | 1 | 32 of 71 | 45% | 86 of 128 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Hailey Cowan | 0 | 31 of 64 | 48% | 56 of 97 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 4:16 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice Pereira | 0 | 24 of 50 | 48% | 37 of 63 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Hailey Cowan | 0 | 18 of 44 | 40% | 30 of 59 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:07 | |
| 2 | Alice Pereira | 1 | 8 of 21 | 38% | 49 of 65 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Hailey Cowan | 0 | 13 of 20 | 65% | 26 of 38 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:09 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Pereira | 32 of 71 | 45% | 21 of 54 | 10 of 15 | 1 of 2 | 27 of 64 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 2 |
| Hailey Cowan | 31 of 64 | 48% | 17 of 42 | 10 of 16 | 4 of 6 | 23 of 53 | 7 of 8 | 1 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice Pereira | 24 of 50 | 48% | 14 of 36 | 9 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 21 of 45 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Hailey Cowan | 18 of 44 | 40% | 11 of 31 | 7 of 11 | 0 of 2 | 11 of 36 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Alice Pereira | 8 of 21 | 38% | 7 of 18 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 6 of 19 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Hailey Cowan | 13 of 20 | 65% | 6 of 11 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 4 | 12 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Pereira (-120); Cowan (+100)
Round 1
“Golden Girl” Pereira (6-1, 0-1 UFC), no relation to champ Alex Pereira—that would be Aline Pereira, who is competing at the Netflix MMA card next month—saw her spotless record go to pot when Montserrat Rendon muscled her around last year. In hopes of picking up her first UFC victory and not a lick of nonsense, she faces a fellow bantamweight who also wants win no. 1 in the organization. Texas native Cowan (7-4, 0-2 UFC) has been far from the bastion of activity since signing with the league in 2022, having fought just twice since then to unsuccessful results. Whether she turns things around or not, referee Keith Peterson will be there for them every step of the way. There is no plan to touch gloves as the ladies get going.
When Cowan moves forward, Pereira intercepts her with a low kick and gives chase with a few punches. Cowan kicks high and gets countered, with Pereira light on her feet to set up a Superwoman punch. Cowan’s face is already busted up 45 seconds in, and she looks to her hands to see there is blood from her face on them. Pereira steps in with a knee and dances away from any counter. Cowan bull-rushes her to set up a clinch, and she thumps the Brazilian with a right hand and a knee but no takedown in sight. The American elects to back off, and Pereira belts her with another leaping punch. A follow-up left hook from Pereira opens a cut on the bridge of the Texan’s nose, and Cowan is not responding well as the vicious Pereira lays into her. Cowan reels from the strikes and tackles Pereira to the mat, but the long-limbed Pereira bounces off her seat and fights back to her feet in seconds. Pereira lifts her lead leg up to smack Cowan in the face, and she circles off before she is reached.
Pereira puts fire behind her swings, drawing some swelling under Cowan’s left eye. Cowan swings recklessly and misses the mark by a wide margin. Cowan tries for a head kick of her own, and Pereira is feet away from it and suddenly crashes back in to engage. Cowan scores her own offense, but it is Pereira who has the power, speed and accuracy advantage. Cowan leads with the crown of her head to initiate a takedown, and she pushes the Brazilian to the fence and knees her in the stomach a few times. Cowan drops down to go for a double, and Pereira easily lifts her back up. Cowan stays tightly pressed to her adversary, ignoring the right hands that smack her on the ear and breaking off to throw her own punches. Pereira kicks back and her foot bangs into the groin, and Cowan adjusts her protective equipment and knees Pereira square in the face. Pereira shrugs it off and jumps back at her opponent with a knee, and they clash high kicks at the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pereira
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Pereira
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Pereira
Round 2
Cowan strikes first with an inside low kick, and she slides away from a response to let fly a head kick. Pereira bats it away and flicks out a jab, and that jab is met by not one but two calf kicks. Pereira punches her way in and gets clipped with a right, and she lunges again with power. Cowan potshots her with reaching kicks to the torso, and she puts the ball of her foot on the Brazilian’s stomach. Cowan lets Pereira come in so she can rock the younger woman with a right hand, and she shoots for a takedown and scoops her high off the ground to slam her violently to the mat. Pereira implements butterfly hooks while on her back, and she pushes Cowan off of her with her legs. Cowan leaps back down and starts taking elbows to the sides of the head. Pereira lifts her left leg up set something up, with her right foot on Cowan’s hip, but the Texan lowers herself back flat on top.
Pereira stays busy with her long legs to reassert position or hunt for something, but Cowan is not falling for it. As the action slows to a crawl, Pereira eventually manages to kick Cowan off of her. Cowan stands above her and very nearly illegally kicks her in the face.
Pereira stands and fires off a one-two, and she blasts Cowan in the jaw with a knee that puts “All Hail” all the way out. There is no controversy about this one, as Cowan hits the deck and is totally unconscious before her head rattles off the cage floor.
Pereira looks to finish the job with a couple concussive hammerfists while Peterson races in to stop the fight. What a knee! What a knockout! That’s one way to get on the board for the 20-year-old Pereira. No one had put Cowan away with strikes before that knee sent her off to dreamland. Thankfully, Cowan comes to and is able to sit on her stool, and Pereira goes over to embrace her before getting her hand raised.
The Official Result
Alice Pereira def. Hailey Cowan R2 4:24 via KO (Knee)
Expert Picks (9)
Angelo picks Alice Pereira, impressed by her striking and range management. He notes that Hailey Cowan relies on athleticism but lacks technical skills and hasn't improved. He believes Pereira will stay safe, manage range, and finally get her first UFC win. He is surprised the odds are close.
Big Brady picks Hailey Cowan as an underdog. He is unimpressed with Alice Pereira, noting she fought in shopping malls and lost to Montserrat Rendon. He thinks Cowan is physically strong and can win by cage pushing and takedowns, possibly by decision. He believes the wrong fighter is favored.
Cody picks Pereira, citing her length, striking, and youth. He expects her to outwork Cowan on the feet and win a decision, as Cowan is older and less skilled.
Connor leans toward Cowan, noting that Pereira has bad footwork and no grappling, and Cowan's wrestling could be effective. He mentions that if Pereira weren't so liable to be dragged out of the fight she needs, he might pick her, but Cowan's grinding style should work.
James leans toward Alice Pereira, citing her youth, height, and striking power. He believes she can win on the feet, but acknowledges Cowan's wrestling advantage could lead to takedowns and control. He calls it an ugly fight and predicts a decision win for Pereira, but is not confident and passes on betting.
The host picks Pereira but with very low confidence, calling it a horrible fight. He notes Pereira's raw potential and recklessness, while Cowan is 0-2 in the UFC and relies on strength. He expects Pereira to land damage and win by decision, but warns against betting either fighter.
Paul leans towards Cowan or pass, noting Pereira's lack of experience and questionable UFC readiness. He thinks Cowan could win by clinch control and takedowns.
The MMA Guru picks Alice Pereira despite her loss in her debut, noting she is only 20 years old with promise. He dismisses Hailey Cowan as a fighter who should not be in the UFC, implying Pereira's youth and potential outweigh Cowan's experience.
Zane picks Cowan reluctantly, noting that Cowan is big and strong and only wants to hold opponents down. He thinks Cowan's wrestling and size could neutralize Pereira, who has bad footwork and no grappling. However, he acknowledges Pereira could knock Cowan out with one shot, making it a low-confidence pick.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montse Rendon | 0 | 45 of 166 | 27% | 60 of 185 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 1:45 |
| Alice Pereira | 0 | 37 of 117 | 31% | 43 of 123 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:19 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montse Rendon | 0 | 11 of 40 | 27% | 15 of 44 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:21 |
| Alice Pereira | 0 | 14 of 41 | 34% | 14 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Montse Rendon | 0 | 20 of 62 | 32% | 31 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 1:07 |
| Alice Pereira | 0 | 10 of 42 | 23% | 10 of 42 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Montse Rendon | 0 | 14 of 64 | 21% | 14 of 64 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:17 |
| Alice Pereira | 0 | 13 of 34 | 38% | 19 of 40 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:19 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montse Rendon | 45 of 166 | 27% | 31 of 136 | 6 of 14 | 8 of 16 | 43 of 163 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Alice Pereira | 37 of 117 | 31% | 29 of 103 | 7 of 12 | 1 of 2 | 35 of 115 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montse Rendon | 11 of 40 | 27% | 6 of 28 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 8 | 10 of 39 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Alice Pereira | 14 of 41 | 34% | 7 of 31 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 1 | 12 of 39 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Montse Rendon | 20 of 62 | 32% | 16 of 55 | 1 of 3 | 3 of 4 | 20 of 62 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alice Pereira | 10 of 42 | 23% | 9 of 39 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 42 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Montse Rendon | 14 of 64 | 21% | 9 of 53 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 4 | 13 of 62 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Alice Pereira | 13 of 34 | 38% | 13 of 33 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 34 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Expert Picks (6)
Angelo buys into the hype on Alice, a 19-year-old striker with good speed, power, and takedown defense. He notes she is a hyped prospect and the UFC is promoting her heavily. However, he is concerned about her limited MMA experience and the matchup against a grappler with takedowns. He says he would pick Montserrat if he hadn't watched her get out-struck despite getting takedowns in her last fight. He says he cannot bet here.
Big Brady picks Rendon because she has UFC experience and can wrestle/grapple, while Pereira is a complete unknown with poor competition. However, he calls it a '1-800 gambler matchup' and says he would never bet on it. He notes Pereira looked good but only against mall security-level opponents.
Connor also picks Rendon, agreeing that Pereira is inexperienced and has never had a real fight. He notes that Rendon's grinding style should be effective against a raw athlete. He mentions that Pereira has power and athleticism but no technique, and Rendon's wrestling will be the difference.
Pereira is seen as a promising prospect despite being young and wild. The host expects her to fend off Rendon's grappling and use her power to win by knockout, making a dominant statement in her UFC debut.
The MMA Guru hesitantly picks Alice Pereira, acknowledging her youth and the risk of fading women's MMA prospects. He notes Pereira has power to finish on the feet and consistent finishes, but her last performance was weak. He contrasts her with Montse Rendon, who he sees as unimpressive with only moderate grappling. He trusts Pereira's well-roundedness as a slight favorite.
Zane picks Rendon, noting that Pereira is a raw athlete with no real fight experience. He says Rendon is slow but knows how to grind and control opponents with wrestling. He mentions that Pereira's record is fake and she has never had a real fight, while Rendon has faced better competition.
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