Alex Pereira: Jan Blachowicz: UFC 291, held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, July 29, 2023, was an electrifying event. The co-main event showcased Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira. Jan Blachowicz dominated the first round and continued his dominance in the second round. However, Pereira made a strong comeback. In the end, Alex Pereira secured a victory over Jan Blachowicz via a split-decision with scores of 29-28 for two judges and 28-29 for the third judge.
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Alex Pereira Earning By Beating Jan Blachowicz
The fighters’ earnings for the event were as follows Jan Blachowicz received a $500,000 show money and a $100,000 win bonus, along with $15,000 from sponsorships. On the other hand, Alex Pereira earned $350,000 as show money and an additional $5,000 from sponsorships.
In the first round, Blachowicz took the initiative with a takedown and maintained pressure on Pereira, securing the round in his favor. However, in the second round, Pereira experienced another takedown but retaliated with powerful strikes, turning the tide in his favor. As they head into the third and final round, Blachowicz seems fatigued from the intense battle.
In the third and final round, the competition remained tight as Blachowicz managed to score a takedown. However, despite his efforts, it wasn’t sufficient to tip the balance of the round in his favor.
Both fighters performed admirably in the match, and Alex emerged victorious through a decision, making a significant impact in the light heavyweight division. With this win, he has earned the opportunity for a title fight in the light heavyweight division in his next bout.
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