"Bro's a trauma zombie" - Fans argue online about Alex Pereira outclassing Sean Strickland's "cringe marching band style" in fantasy matchup

A resurfaced fan-made video of Alex Pereira dismantling Sean Strickland at UFC 276 has reignited online debates. Fans scrutinized Strickland's "cringe marching band style" and Pereira's devastating knockout prowess.

The clip highlights their 2022 fight when both fighters vied for a shot at middleweight gold. Pereira delivered a masterclass, ending the contest with a perfectly-timed left hook that floored Strickland in the first round.

The bout concluded at 2:36, showcasing Pereira’s precision striking and ability to exploit openings. Strickland, despite his trademark forward pressure and volume striking, fell victim to Pereira’s calculated approach and elite kickboxing skills.

Fans reminisced about the impact of Pereira’s left hook, which has become a signature weapon in his arsenal. A social media edit reignited discussions, with one fan commenting:

"Seeing Pereira dispose of Strickland's cringe marching band style will always be satisfying"

Check out the fan-made edit below:

Another wrote:

"Strickland recovers so damn fast from being knocked out though lmao dude immediately just goes into a roll like wtf. Bros a trauma zombie."

Another chimed in and wrote:

"His (Strickland's) style is so easy to beat literally just pressure him and he’s done."

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to UFC 276 clip of Alex Pereira knocking out Sean Strickland. [Screenshot courtesy: X]

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A look into the rise of Alex Pereira in the UFC

Alex Pereira's journey in the UFC has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by his rapid ascent through multiple divisions. After earning widespread attention for the knockout victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 276, Pereira seized the UFC middleweight championship by defeating Israel Adesanya via technical knockout at UFC 281.

Though he lost a rematch against Adesanya at UFC 287, the Brazilian star quickly pivoted to the light heavyweight division.

Noted for his size and striking prowess, Pereira debuted as a light heavyweight against Jan Błachowicz at UFC 291, securing a split-decision win. His triumph set the stage for a championship clash with Jiří Procházka at UFC 295, where 'Poatan' claimed the vacant title with a second-round TKO. The victory made him one of just nine fighters in UFC history to become a champion in two divisions.

Pereira’s dominance continued with a first-round knockout of Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, a swift rematch victory over Procházka at UFC 303, and a fourth-round TKO of Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307. With three title defenses in 175 days, Pereira broke records and solidified his legacy as one of the UFC’s most prolific champions.