ALEX PEREIRA had a spectacular debut in the UFC with a brutal KO victory via a knee to Andreas Michailidis.
The stunning finish came 18 seconds into the second round by the 34-year old.
Alex Pereira delivered this brutal punch to the face in his UFC debut victory
Alex Pereira is a bad guy!
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His opponent in Greece was knocked to the ground by a flying left knee during the UFC 268 Preliminary.
Pereira rushed forward onto Michailidis, ready to take the ground 'n pound. However, the referee allowed only two punches before he waved it off.
Many were shocked at the speed with which things turned explosive, and the crowd burst into cheers.
The Brazilian is the only man who has KOed Israel Adesanya, middleweight champion.
He lost the first round against Michailidis.
Pereira was happy for Michailidis, to take the lead from the centre of octagon.
Michailidis jumped for a takedown on the Brazilian who was slowly but surely wallwalking.
Pereira was able to resist a Michailidis back mount attempt.
The Brazilian got up and tried to separate himself, but Michailidis was doing an amazing job to get him to work against the fence.
Ref Dan Miragliotta split them much to the delight and amusement of the MSG crowd. Michailidis, however, put his man back up against the cage.
The bell rang and the Greek fighter was 1-0 up. However, everything changed within the next 18 seconds.
