Alex Pereira gave his sister, Aline Pereira, an enormous hug after she brutally finished her opponent at Karate Combat 52.
The gifted striker impressed the Miami crowd with her awe-inspiring skills.
Alex Pereira and Aline Pereira embrace after emphatic victory at Karate Combat 52
In his esteemed careers in both Glory Kickboxing and the UFC, Alex Pereira has proven himself as one of the most devastating punchers on the planet.
And it seems that having dynamite hands is a trait that runs in the family, as Aline Pereira has just produced a brutal knockout at Karate Combat 52.
On Friday evening, Aline Pereira went head-to-head with Amanda Torres in an intriguing battle of expert strikers.
The fascinating contest captivated the crowd, with the Sao Paulo native utilizing her range to land shots, while her opponent looked to connect with heavy blows in return.
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At the start of the second segment, Pereira upped the pace, unleashing a lightning combination, culminating in a left hook, akin to her brother’s, that sent her rival hurtling towards the canvas.
With the momentum in her favor, the Brazilian jumped in for the kill, landing ferocious ground and pound on her rival, who, despite attempting to defend herself and going for a sweep, was deemed in no condition to continue, with the referee waving off the bout.
Filled with joy, the victor ran over to her adoring brother, and the pair shared a heartwarming hug.
With her Karate Combat record now at 2-0, the 34-year-old is beginning to believe that a shot at the title could become a reality.
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Alina Pereira isn’t the only member of the family with her eyes on big fights, with Alex Pereira excited for his next dance inside the cage.
In the aftermath of UFC 311, members of the media wondered whether Islam Makhachev would be willing to step up to light heavyweight to deliver an epic showdown between the number one and two pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
When asked about the potential clash, the reigning lightweight champion gave a very interesting answer.
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