Bruno Silva vs Alex Pereira UFC fight info, date and time
Bruno Silva vs Alex Pereira is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev at 10:30pm EST on Saturday 12th March 2022 in a 185lbs matchup.
Bruno Silva made short work of Jordan “The Beverly Hills Ninja” Wright in his last Octagon appearance, knocking his opponent out in less than 90 seconds.
Alex Pereira had a spectacular UFC debut with a flying knee knockout against Andreas Michailidis at UFC 268.
Bruno Silva vs Alex Pereira betting odds
Alex Pereira will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -165.
Bruno Silva is the betting underdog with opening odds of +150.
Fight information
Bruno Silva vs Alex Pereira was first reported on December 21st, 2021.
This is an incredible fight!
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) December 21, 2021
Bruno Silva vs. Alex Pereira on March 12 (per @raphamarinho)
Silva has 7 straight KO wins and Pereira has 4 straight KO wins (he's 4-1).
Pereira also happens to be one of the greatest kickboxers alive. https://t.co/rVUrmov9Tw
This 185lbs matchup is expected to take place on the main card of UFC Vegas 50.
Bruno Silva
Bruno Silva has won three fights in a row since joining the UFC in June 2021. He has earned consecutive knockout wins against Wellington Turman, Andrew Sanchez and Jordan Wright.
Insane power from Bruno Silva for his seventh straight knockout 😳
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 12, 2021
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The Brazilian is on a seven-fight win streak, with his last defeat coming in 2016 via submission. He competed on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3 in 2014, losing his first fight via TKO.
Alex Pereira
Elite kickboxer Alex Pereira announced himself in the UFC with a Performance of the Night win over Andreas Michailidis.
A debut finish you knee-d to see 🤯
— UFC (@ufc) December 19, 2021
Alex Pereira is your final nominee for Debut of the Year 🏆
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Since losing his MMA debut, Pereira has four straight KO wins. In his kickboxing career, Pereira accumulated a 33-7 record which includes two notable victories over current UFC Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya.
How they match up
Alex Pereira is the taller fighter at 6”4, while his opponent is 6”0 tall. Pereira will have a huge 6-inch reach advantage in this fight.
Bruno Silva is significantly more experienced as an MMA fighter with 29 pro fights, while Pereira has fought just 5 times. However, Pereira has considerable kickboxing experience.
Reasons to watch
This fight promises to be one of the most explosive on the card, pairing up two lethal Brazilian strikers.
There are high hopes for Alex Pereira considering his kickboxing pedigree. Bruno Silva had a fantastic 2021 with three UFC wins, all by knockout.
This bout is likely to remain standing with a knockout coming at any moment.
The stakes
A win for either fighter could see them break into the Top 15. Despite this being Pereira’s second UFC fight, the UFC seems eager to fast-track him up the rankings.
Bruno Silva has fought and knocked out three high-caliber opponents, so he will almost certainly see a number next to his name with a win.
Bruno Silva vs Alex Pereira predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions see Alex Pereira as the slight favorite with opening odds of -165.
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Bruno Silva vs Alex Pereira tale of the tape
- 2 year age gap: Silva is the younger fighter at 32 years old.
- Pereira has a significant 6 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Silva has 24 more professional MMA fights than Pereira.
Bruno Silva | vs | Alex Pereira |
---|---|---|
32 | Age | 34 |
29 | Fights | 5 |
22 | Wins | 4 |
6 | Losses | 1 |
19 | KO’s | 4 |
0 | Subs | 0 |
6′ 0 | Height (in) | 6′ 4 |
74 | Reach (in) | 80 |
Alex “Poatan” Pereira fighter profile and recent form
Alex Pereira is a 34 year old male fighter from Brazil with 4 pro wins and 1 losses. See Alex Pereira’s full MMA record.
Alex Pereira has a 100% finish rate, including 4 by knockout.
Alex Pereira is currently riding a 4 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
3-1-0 | Andreas Michailidis |
KO/TKO
R2 0:18
|
UFC 268 | 2021-11-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
Win |
2-1-0 | Thomas Powell |
KO/TKO
R1 4:04
|
LFA 95 | 2020-11-20 | Middleweight | LFA |
Win |
1-1-0 | Marcus Vinicius |
KO/TKO
R2 4:28
|
Jungle Fight 87 | 2016-05-21 | Middleweight | JFC |
Win |
0-1-0 | Marcelo Cruz |
KO/TKO
R1 4:07
|
Jungle Fight 85 | 2016-01-23 | Middleweight | JFC |
Loss |
0-0-0 | Quemuel Ottoni |
SUB
R3 2:52
|
Jungle Fight 82 | 2015-10-24 | Middleweight | JFC |
Bruno “Blindado” Silva fighter profile and recent form
Bruno Silva is a 32 year old male fighter from Brazil with 22 pro wins and 6 losses. See Bruno Silva’s full MMA record.
Bruno Silva has a 87% finish rate, including 19 by knockout, 3 by decision.
Bruno Silva is currently riding a 7 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
21-6-0 | Jordan Wright |
KO/TKO
R1 1:28
|
UFC 269 | 2021-12-11 | Middleweight | UFC |
Win |
20-6-0 | Andrew Sanchez |
KO/TKO
R3 2:35
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-10-16 | Middleweight | UFC |
Win |
19-6-0 | Wellington Turman |
KO/TKO
R1 4:45
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-19 | Middleweight | UFC |
Win |
18-6-0 | Artem Frolov |
KO/TKO
R4 3:36
|
M-1 Challenge 98 | 2018-11-02 | Middleweight | M-1 |
Win |
17-6-0 | Alexander Shlemenko |
KO/TKO
R1 2:54
|
M-1 Challenge 93 | 2018-06-01 | Middleweight | M-1 |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Bruno Silva vs Alex Pereira is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Santos vs. Ankalaev. The fight is expected to start at around 10:30pm EST on Saturday 12th March 2022.
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