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Alice Pereira scores TKO win at UFC Fight Night 290 in Las Vegas

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Alice Pereira scores TKO win at UFC Fight Night 290 in Las Vegas
Summary

Alice Pereira achieved a TKO victory over Darya Zheleznyakova at UFC Fight Night 290 in Las Vegas. This win marks Pereira's second consecutive stoppage, raising her record to 7-1 overall and 2-1 in the UFC. Following the fight, Pereira expressed hope that her performance would counter recent criticisms of the women's bantamweight division. She called for more attention to the upcoming talent in the division and indicated interest in facing the winner of the upcoming fight between Melissa Mullins and Chelsea Chandler.

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  • •Pereira defeated Zheleznyakova by TKO due to a cut.
  • •The fight took place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
  • •Pereira improves her MMA record to 7-1 and UFC record to 2-1.
  • •She aims to challenge the winner of Mullins vs. Chandler next week.
  • •Criticism of the bantamweight division has been a concern for fans and media.
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  • 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Alice Pereira hopes UFC Vegas 122 win proved entire division here to stay
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The UFC women's bantamweight division has been heavily criticized as of late.

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