UFC 276 features a middleweight bout between Sean Strickland and Alex Pereira, with the winner in good shape to earn a title shot. The hype around Pereira is real, but our UFC betting picks like Strickland's versatility here.
That doesn’t concern kickboxing specialist Pereira, who has been riding the hype off a pair of kickboxing wins over Adesanya right into the UFC. An exceptional striker who comes in boasting slight advantages in height, reach, and striking accuracy, Pereira is being hot-shotted into title contention.
The former Glory champion hits like a mule, but his win at UFC Fight Night last March against Bruno Silva left many worried if such a jump in class is the right move. Shot for shot, Pereira is the heavier striker, but Strickland’s shown a good chin and a sense of resilience against big hitters. The absence of a ground game leaves Pereira to resort to a striking match against one of the division’s best strikers, but when he’s landing 5.86 strikes per minute at 60% success, it’s not a bad position to be in.
This is a tough fight to call for a few reasons. Pereira might be taking too big of a step up in class against a fighter who isn’t showing the wear and tear typically seen in these situations. Strickland isn’t the biggest striker, but he’s a sharp boxer and can absolutely take Pereira down if Silva could. Pereira’s the better striker, but Strickland’s well-roundedness can open up another path to victory for him.
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