At UFC 303, Alex Pereira delivered a stunning performance by knocking out Jiri Prochazka with a left switch kick, retaining his Light Heavyweight belt. Pereira's victory has sparked discussions about potential future matchups, including a rematch with Jamahal Hill and a possible fight against Jon Jones for the Heavyweight Championship. Pereira, who signed his UFC contract less than three years ago, has quickly ascended the ranks, securing 8 wins, 5 bonuses, and titles in both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions. His latest win also earned him a $50,000 performance bonus. Other notable performances of the night included Talbott, Chiasson, Pyfer, and Pereira, with the Fight of the Night awarded to Swanson vs. Fili. Hill has made it clear that he is coming for his rematch with Pereira.
Pereira’s fam and UFC fighters react to his KO 🙌 #UFC303 https://t.co/LGxZfW3GlZ
It all started with a phone call just over two weeks ago when Alex Pereira, in Australia, accepted the late notice fight to save UFC 303 on the other side of the world. The rest is history. Alex Pereira’s legend continues to grow🗿 https://t.co/c5kEit7qlk
Alex Pereira signed his UFC contract less than 3 years ago - 8 wins - 5 bonuses - UFC Middleweight champion - UFC Light heavyweight champion - 2 title defenses - Has beaten 5 world champions and finished 4 of them - UFC 300 main event https://t.co/QlJdFkgmfr
Jamahal Hill is "not done" with Alex Pereira 👀 #UFC303 https://t.co/kC8NGunTKx
This angle of Alex Pereira’s stoppage win at UFC 303 🔥 #MMA #UFC303 https://t.co/I3ksLpfOnz
CAGESIDE ANGLE OF PEREIRA’S KO 😤 #UFC303 https://t.co/cOUVEZqf0Y
This angle of Alex Pereira’s head kick is INSANE 🤯🤯🤯 #UFC303 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/09f9HOlm0Y
Alex Pereira eyes a third title at heavyweight. 🏆🏆🏆 #UFC303 #AlexPereira #MMA #UFC https://t.co/k3urMOCyyy
UFC 303 Bonus Report: Alex Pereira one of six fighters to take home $50k 💰 #UFC303 #BonusReport https://t.co/moxfNriPsf
Pereira is an absolute beast. Incredible. https://t.co/R6cUvNJBWM
WHAT A RESUME! 🚀 Who should Alex Pereira fight next? 👀 #UFC303 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/IuFw3jPSWD
Jamahal Hill makes it clear: He's coming for his Alex Pereira rematch #UFC303 https://t.co/waNCg4itDB
Jamahal Hill makes it clear: He's coming for his Alex Pereira rematch after #UFC303.. https://t.co/5Q3dq0sl63
Jamahal Hill reacts to Alex Pereira knocking out Jiri Prochazka https://t.co/wLBPBjaCZy
🔥| Crowd view of Alex Pereira’s left switch kick knockout over Jiri Prochazka. 👀 #UFC303 https://t.co/3BJ3xgleqF
HE IS A BRUTAL FORCE OF NATURE. 😱 🏆🏹 @AlexPereiraUFC launched an absolute screamer of a head kick to retain the LHW belt! #UFC303 https://t.co/5IBGJTXjI2
UFC 303 Fight of the Night: Swanson vs. Fili Performances of the Night: Talbott, Chiasson, Pyfer and Pereira
Alex Pereira vs Jon Jones for the Heavyweight Championship Pereira fighting to be considered the GOAT Jones fighting to defend his GOAT status https://t.co/IVA4MknN0J