Alice Pereira delivered a brutal knee that knocked out Hailey Cowan during the UFC Vegas 115 prelims. The finish came late in the second round and cemented a big rebound win for Pereira.
The finish
In the final minute of round two, Pereira landed a hard knee that put Cowan out cold. The strike ended the fight instantly and gave Pereira the victory by knockout. The sequence came after both fighters had traded moments of offense earlier in the bout.
How the fight played out
Pereira showed power from the opening bell. She landed steady strikes and opened a cut on Cowan’s face in the first round. Cowan tried to use grappling to change the pace, but Pereira shoved off takedown attempts and kept landing strikes while standing.
Early in the second round, Cowan managed a slam that briefly put the fight on the mat. Cowan did not get long or deep control there, and Pereira worked her way back to her feet. A short time later, the fight returned to striking range, and Pereira finished it with the decisive knee.
What this means
Pereira, known as “Golden Girl,” rebounds after losing her UFC debut to Montse Rendon in September. The win should help her build momentum in the division. Alice Pereira is not related to former champion Alex Pereira, a detail that fans often ask about.
For Hailey Cowan, the loss continues a difficult stretch. Cowan is now 0-3 since earning a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022.
Quick results
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Alice Pereira | Win by KO (knee), Round 2 |
| Hailey Cowan | Loss by KO (knee), Round 2 |
This bout took place on the UFC Vegas 115 prelims card. Pereira’s finish was one of the more memorable moments of the prelims and will likely be replayed in highlights for some time.
