Alex Pereira successfully defended his UFC Light Heavyweight title at UFC 303 by knocking out Jiri Prochazka with a head kick seconds into the second round. Pereira, who had already knocked Prochazka down at the end of the first round, delivered a decisive head kick early in the second round to secure his victory. This win marks Pereira's continued dominance in the light heavyweight division, making him the first champion with multiple title defenses since Jon Jones relinquished the title in 2020. The victory has sparked calls for a potential superfight between Pereira and Jon Jones. Pereira has now knocked out Prochazka again.
‘Poatan vs. Jon Jones’: Pros react to Alex Pereira knocking out Jiri Prochazka again at UFC 303 https://t.co/MvzATMalpx
Unpopular Opinion 🚨 Alex Pereira KO’s the Reyes version of Jon Jones, and potentially KO’s him at heavyweight. #UFC303 https://t.co/KTQHnRSXpD
The champ remains 🗿 #UFC303 https://t.co/QTgTucQYaa
Unpopular Opinion 🚨 Alex Pereira KO’s the Reyes version of Jon Jones, and potentially KO’s him at heavyweight. https://t.co/UitTSZQGmF
HEAD KICK KO 🤯 @AlexPereiraUFC is the MAN at light heavyweight. #UFC303 (via @UFC) https://t.co/NaWzcs0LvK
And Still 🏹🏆 #UFC303 https://t.co/XMwyiAKOUZ
Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones is the next superfight. https://t.co/YTRsBP7HYG
AND STILL 🏆 @AlexPereiraUFC IS UNREAL 🤯 #UFC303 https://t.co/XtjPi5UOUF
Alex Pereira #ANDSTILL the #UFC LHW champ. What a great night. Stunning card . Great fights. #UFC303
Alex Pereira is STILL the @UFC Light Heavyweight Champion of the world! Congrats on your victory! 🏆🤛 #UFC303 #StadiumSwim #InternationalFightWeek https://t.co/6WNz3qGage
Insane KO by Alex Pereira to win his UFC 303 title https://t.co/tvweWc3tZm
'Give him Jon Jones': Social media reacts to Alex Pereira's wild TKO title defense over Jiri Prochazka in #UFC303 rematch https://t.co/Qw4CS4Xax6
Alex Pereira is embraced by Big Nog after defending his title in the #UFC303 main event. Who is stopping this man? https://t.co/XZ2fBWNOZT
HEAVYWEIGHT POATAN??! 🥊 Alex Pereira looks UNSTOPPABLE at this point! #UFC303 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/eeqs9Wqnot
Conor McGregor reacts to Alex Pereira’s knockout at #UFC303 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/VHAC6CAYI7
🥶 Head kick KO by Alex Pereira. Insane ground and pound 😳https://t.co/P1uAsFO5aH
#AndStill @AlexPereiraUFC #UFC303 https://t.co/sz8UbwmehI
MUST. WATCH. HEADKICK KNOCKOUT!!! Alex Pereira is just on another level! He almost finished it at the end of R1. R2 begins, headkick and it over. The definition of Special! #AndStill Thanks for stepping in, Jiri Prochazka, and saving the card. #UFC #UFC303 #MMATwitter https://t.co/8iOvkK9qTG
AND STILL 🙌 Alex Pereira retains the UFC Light Heavyweight title 🔥 ✅ -135 Pereira ML ✅ EVEN Pereira By KO/TKO/DQ https://t.co/YxXLRTlNzk
YOU ARE NEVER SAFE FACE-TO -FACE WITH 🏆 ALEX PEREIRA. CROWN HIM KING, ONCE MORE. #UFC303 https://t.co/jZXbsICJj8
It's been a long time since a fighter has taken the game by storm the way Alex Pereira has. Every time he steps into the Octagon, Alex Pereira displays greatness. https://t.co/SefMBVeTVq
Jon Jones X Alex Pereira Fuck it
Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira is the only fight to make lads. We need to see this.
Alex Pereira knocking out Jiri in slow motion #ufc303 https://t.co/Jglp3sPzeZ
Insane. Poatan is amazing. https://t.co/MatcTXoZiJ
🗿 CHAMA 🔥 ANOTHER sensational showing from 🇧🇷🏆 @AlexPereiraUFC, king of the 205-ers! #UFC303 https://t.co/tSp6F3MGCw
CHAMAAAAA! 🔥 ALEX PEREIRA IS DIFFERENT! WHAT A KNOCKOUT! 👊 #UFC303 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/uj6aMHvtDn
I need Alex Pereira vs Jon Jones. Cancel the Stipe fight now
ONCE MORE HE IS THE MAN. 😱🤯 ALEX PEREIRA RETAINS THE LHW THRONE WITH A BRUTAL HEAD KICK IN ROUND 2. #UFC303 https://t.co/eIGWaWEwh3
ALEX PEREIRA SAYS (-135) SAYS GOODNIGHT TO JIRI PROCHAZKA https://t.co/n3FHQ5BY2A
Another highlight reel knockout for @AlexPereiraUFC 🎞️ #UFC303 (via @ufc) https://t.co/MIbjTxw5rM
Those body kicks in the first round set this up nicely. https://t.co/VQIKVYEMWP
ALEX PEREIRA KNOCKS OUT PROCHAZKA 😳https://t.co/p8jgJIFHwF
Let's do Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira
IT'S POATAN'S WORLD 🗿 @AlexPereiraUFC gets the KO in the second round! #UFC303 https://t.co/wdp9cKPqeM
AND STILL ON TOP OF THE MMA WORLD! 🗿 🇧🇷🏆 @AlexPereiraUFC MIGHT BE UNLIKE ANYTHING WE'VE EVER SEEN! #UFC303 https://t.co/sfQcYbTVJb
Alex Pereira puts Prochazka to sleep with a head kick 😬😬 #UFC303 https://t.co/yEkxxyRwN6
OOOHHHH MY GOD ALEX PEREIRA LANDS THE HEADKICK 🥶🥶 https://t.co/LNdISggaY7
ALEX PEREIRA KNOCKS JIRI OUT WITH A HEADKICK SECONDS INTO ROUND 2 #UFC303 https://t.co/Jf15Li2Tx1
OH. MY. GOODNESS 😳😳😳 Pereira is superhuman!!!! ITS OVER #UFC303
“Stay champion, my friends.” 🏆 Alex Pereira: the most interesting man in the UFC 🗿 #UFC303 https://t.co/63NkajKg4E
Alex Pereira becomes the first light heavyweight champion with multiple title defences since Jon Jones relinquished the title in 2020.
ALEX PEREIRA!!! Head kick just put Jiri Prochazka OUT. That is a bad, bad man #UFC303
Alex Pereira floors Jiri Prochazka at the RD1 horn. Prochazka seemed to argue with Herb Dean. He had no idea the bell rang. Wild. #UFC303
A true clash of the titans for this or any other age! 🏆 🗿 @AlexPereiraUFC vs. @Jiri_BJP 🇨🇿 ending round one with a BANG! #UFC303 https://t.co/NL9Yir9MGl
Pereira's left hook is the blue screen of MMA. #UFC303
PEREIRA GETS THE KNOCKDOWN AT THE END OF ROUND 1 👀 #UFC303