UFC 295: Dana White had major announcements this Wednesday regarding the last two pay-per-view events of the year. And one of them was Jiri Prochazka, the previous light heavyweight champ, will be stepping into the Octagon on November 11 to reclaim the title he never lost at 205 pounds. And he will be against, former middleweight champ and Brazilian knockout artist Alex Pereira is moving up to light heavyweight after losing the middleweight title. This time he is aiming to secure another championship in a different division. Let’s delve into a comparison of these two exciting fighters ahead of the event.
Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira: Tale of the Tape and Fight Stats Comparison
In the upcoming UFC 295’s co-main event at Madison Square Garden, Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira will battle it out. Prochazka claimed the light heavyweight championship in an epic showdown at UFC 275 in June 2022 by defeating Glover Teixeira.
However, an unfortunate shoulder injury forced him to withdraw from a scheduled December bout, leading to Jamahal Hill stepping in and taking the 205-pound title. Now, Prochazka is set to face Pereira, a close ally of Glover Teixeira, he is coming after first win in the LHW division as he aims to claim the championship in a different division.
When we look at the records, Jiri Prochazka boasts an outstanding overall MMA record of 29 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Remarkably, in just three UFC matches, he clinched the championship. Conversely, Alex Pereira holds a 8-2-0 MMA record and a 5-1 record in the UFC.
Pereira secured the championship in his fourth UFC match but unfortunately lost the middleweight title in his fifth. Notably, this shows that both Jiri and Pereira achieved championship status in merely three and four fights, respectively.
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When it comes to finishing fights, the Czech fighter boasts an impressive record with finishes in 28 out of 29 matches. A whopping 25 wins were secured via TKO/KO, showcasing his striking prowess, while 3 wins were achieved through submission. On the other hand, the Brazilian fighter has a total of 6 finishes, all coming from TKO/KO. This pattern highlights that both fighters prefer not to let the matches go the distance, aiming to end them early with their attacking skills.
Meanwhile, both fighters are determined to reclaim their championship belts, adding to the anticipation of UFC 295. It promises to be an extraordinary event that fans will be eagerly watching, with all eyes fixed on the action, making it a can’t-miss spectacle.
