Alex Pereira is a striker who arguably possesses the greatest left hook in MMA history. Pereira’s left hook is his signature strike, but it also features a unique and crippling calf kick that has proven to be very effective in destroying his opponents’ bases. Pereira throws this calf kick without telegraphing it, making it difficult to visualize and control. Pereira also has a stinging lead shot, which he plays with his left hook. Pereira punishes his opponents with his left hook when they try to parry the jab, which is how he set up his knockout against Sean Strickland.
Pereira has been criticized for not moving his head enough defensively, but he is very lanky and elite in handling from distance, which generally protects him from counterattacks. Pereira also rolls with the blows he absorbs, which softens the blow and helps him avoid taking the full force of the strike.
Considering Pereira’s elite striking, the best way to beat Pereira is through high-level wrestling and control, which would put Pereira in a position where he would be unable to use his greatest strength, which is his striking from a distance. However, Jamahal Hill said he intends to strike with Pereira and try to knock Pereira out, which would play directly into Pereira’s ideal fight. This is supported by the fact that Hill has not recorded any successful takedowns in the UFC – Hill has not even officially attempted a takedown in nine UFC fights.
As long as Pereira can keep this fight at bay, he has an excellent chance of using his striking superiority and coming out on top in this fight, either by knockout or by winning on points.
- Bo Nickal will win by KO/TKO/DQ or decision
Odds: -120
Odds: -135
Parlay of the same Main Event game (SGP):
- Alex Pereira Moneyline (3 way)
- Exact method of victory: KO/TKO/DQ
Odds: +115
Parlay Betting Winning Method:
- Alex Pereira will win by KO/TKO/DQ
- Bo Nickal will win by KO/TKO/DQ or decision
Odds: +285