This weekend at UFC 295, Alex Pereira will face off against Jiri Prochazka. In his last match, Pereira made it clear that he aims to secure the belt in a different division this time after losing the middleweight title. Meanwhile, Prochazka will strive to reclaim the LHW belt he had to vacate due to injury after defeating Pereira’s ally, Glover Teixeira. As they fight for glory, let’s dive in to find out their finishing rates to know what to expect from this fight, as they are both known for nothing but annihilating their opponents.
UFC 295: Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka Finish Rate
While they weren’t the originally planned main event, Pereira and his opponent will now headline the event due to the cancellation of the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight, attributed to Jones’ injury. Meanwhile, fight fans will be closely watching to see if Pereira can clinch the belt and avenge his loss of Glover Teixeira or Prochazka will take his belt back which he vacated.
When it comes to their careers, Pereira has a short yet eventful resume (8-2-0), with just 10 fights. He managed to capture the UFC title in one of them but later suffered a loss in his subsequent bout. He then transitioned to another division, where he showed his skill, and he’s now set for another title fight. Additionally, his finishing rate is an impressive 75%, having secured victory in 6 out of his 8 fights via KO and 2 by Decision.
On the flip side, Prochazka has a stellar career record of 29-3-1. He has held the championship in Rizin, while in the UFC, he has fought in 3 fights, winning the light heavyweight belt in his most recent bout. Talking about his finishing rate, he has achieved victory in 25 fights via KO, 3 fights via submission, and 1 fight by decision, resulting in an impressive finish rate of 96.55%.
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Indeed, the Czech fighter has a higher finish rate compared to Pereira. The upcoming title fight will be intriguing, and it will be interesting to see who emerges as the victor and the manner in which they secure the win.
