Pereira keeps title with vicious TKO of Prochazka

Alex Pereira (11-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) had a vicious 2^nd-round knockout of Jirí Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) with a devastating head kick that continued with strikes to defend his light heavyweight belt in the main event of UFC 303 in Las Vegas.

The rematch between the 2, who fought in November with Alex winning again with a 2^nd-round TKO, happened a lot earlier as the fighters were called to face each other again on 2 weeks’ notice after Conor McGregor pulled from the main event with Michael Chandler because of toe problem.

Alex Pereira signed his UFC contract less than 3 years ago

– 8 wins
– 5 bonuses
– UFC Middleweight champion
– UFC Light heavyweight champion
– 2 title defenses
– Has beaten 5 world champions and finished 4 of them
– UFC 300 main eventpic.twitter.com/QlJdFkgmfr

— OOC MMA (@oocmma) June 30, 2024

Pereira and Prochazka were part of the UFC 300 as Jiri defeated  Aleksandar Rakic and Alex won against Jamahal Hill in defense of his belt.

“I didn’t know how that I would knockout my opponent and triumph, but I knew I was going to leave T-Mobile Arena in great spirit,” the Brazilian fighter shared after his victory.

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Pereira added that he can chase in the future unprecedented championship in a 3^rd weight class at heavyweight.

Alex Pereira sends a heartfelt message to Jiri Prochazka after their fight ❤️

“I know he talks a lot about spirituality. Just so he knows, the same god that blessed us is the one that protects us.

I pray a lot for him and for me to be well after this fight.”

🎥 @ufc #UFC303… pic.twitter.com/LAIHj4tdWn

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 30, 2024