ALEX PEREIRA is still the UFC’s light-heavyweight champion following yet another brutal knockout history.
The Brazilian made his second defence of the 205lbs throne early on Sunday morning in the main event of UFC 303 in Las Vegas.
Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka renewed their rivalry in the main event of UFC 303
REUTERSThe pair locked horns with one another last November for the vacant 205lbs title[/caption]
Alex Pereira dropped Jiri Prochazka with a vicious left hook a millisecond before the end of the first roundGETTY
The Brazilan dropped him again with a nasty switch kick seconds into the second stanzaGETTY
Pereira closed the show with some academic ground and poundGETTY
Standing between the fan favourite and a second title defence in just over two months was former opponent Jiri Prochazka, whom he knocked out last November to claim the then-vacant title.
And ‘Poatan‘ replicated that feat in a similarly devastating fashion.
The 35-year-old dropped Pereira in the final seconds of the first round.
And he closed the show seconds after the restart with a hellacious switch kick.
There was no touch of gloves as the second chapter of the duo’s rivalry got underway, although their respect for one another was evident in the pre-fight build-up.
Prochazka looked to put Pereira on the back footearly doors but the champ did a good job of staying at range and landing calf kicks.
Pereira managed to land a big left hook midway through the round, a shot which drew a big reaction from the crowd.
Another landed shortly after but Prochazka returned fire with one of his own before initiating a clinch against the fence.
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GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 29: Alex Pereira of Brazil reacts to his championship belt after his TKO victory in the UFC light heavyweight championship fight against Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic during the UFC 303 event at T-Mobile Arena on June 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via […][/caption]
Pereira defended well and eventually managed to force a separation before going back to the leg kick well.
A millisecond before the round was over, he put Prochazka on his backside with a huge left hook.
Prochazka was so badly stunned that he forgot the horn had sounded and urged Pereira to come to the ground.
The Czech clubber managed to get back to his feet but was badly dazed.
And a mere 13 seconds after the restart, the fight was over as Pereira landed a vicious head kick that flattened the former champion and closed the show with some academic ground and pound.
The only downside for Pereira was the fact he appeared to damage the already-broken toes he suffered prior to UFC 300.
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