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At UFC295, Alex Pereira defeated Jiri Prochazka to become the 9th fighter in UFC history to win a championship in two divisions. The fight was for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Pereira's victory came via second-round TKO, making him the new UFC light heavyweight champion. He weighed in at 204 pounds for the title fight. The stoppage of the fight was debated, with some considering it early. This historic win took place in Pereira's 7th UFC fight, making him the two-division champion in the light heavyweight and middleweight categories. The victory occurred at Madison Square Garden, where Pereira had previously won the middleweight title a year ago.
Who would you like to see Jiri Prochazka fight next following his defeat to Alex Pereira at #UFC295?🤔 https://t.co/mveXgxpv07
One year ago, Alex Pereira won the UFC middleweight title at MSG against Israel Adesanya with a stoppage in the last round 🏆 A year later, he has become a two-division champ at the same venue 🗽 INCREDIBLE #UFC295 https://t.co/pfyY4b36tY
UFC 295 post-fight analysis: Alex Pereira is a two-division champion in just 7 fights https://t.co/mbMdv5o8Zz
Alex Pereira’s short run in the UFC has been historic 👑 #UFC295 https://t.co/t9Rxl62BRk
Alex Pereira defeated Jiří Procházka via TKO to claim the UFC light heavyweight title at #UFC295. He becomes the first UFC fighter to win titles at light heavyweight and middleweight. https://t.co/cCuOV2kF4P
#UFC295 results: Alex Pereira earns second title with debated stoppage of Jiri Prochazka https://t.co/XUuR1Jw8Wg https://t.co/KbOUAmSpeE
After tonight's win @AlexPereiraUFC becomes the 9th fighter in UFC history to become a champion in two divisions 🏆 #UFC295 https://t.co/Fzu0Cnapmk
Alex Pereira becomes the 9th Two-Weight Champion in UFC history! 🏆 🏆 #UFC295 https://t.co/yw4I8zWWKN
Alex Pereira becomes the 9th two division champion in UFC history 🏆🏆 #UFC295 https://t.co/r7gR5RHh8i
Alex Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) is the 9th fighter in UFC history to become champion in two divisions. #UFC295
ALEX PEREIRA DEFEATS JIRI PROCHAZKA TO BECOME THE NEW LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION. 🙌😤 https://t.co/Dbxo6WOOi8
Alex Pereira finishes Jiri Prochazka in the 2nd to become the UFC Lightweight Heavyweight Champion #UFC295 https://t.co/ko5Fe34qMH
Alex Pereira captures the UFC championship in a second weight class 🏆 #UFC295 https://t.co/VFcVmzjX7G
Alex Pereira finishes Jiri Prochazka in the 1st to become UFC Light Heavyweight Champion #UFC295 https://t.co/ko5Fe34qMH
ALEX PEREIRA THE TWO TIME CHAMP #UFC295 https://t.co/qG2VkwY5OT
#UFC295 Official Result: Alex Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) defeats Jiri Prochazka by TKO (strikes) at 4:08 of Round 2. All Fight Results ⬇️: https://t.co/jS1Gv3z0gc
#UFC295 results: Alex Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) def. Jiri Prochazka via KO (punches) Round 2, 4:08 – to win vacant light heavyweight title Full coverage: https://t.co/dcgeBPeqSc https://t.co/CO2S2u9nn6
Alex Pereira finishes Jiri Prochazka with strikes in Round 2 to become the light heavyweight champion. Two punches, followed by down elbows as Prochazka grabbed for a leg. Early-ish stoppage, #UFC295
Alex Pereira knockouts Jiri Prochazka in round 2 to become your LHW UFC Champion. Congratulations @AlexPereiraUFC #ufc #ufc295 https://t.co/qKuJwcERYF
ALEX PEREIRA IS THE NEW LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION #UFC295 https://t.co/UqrB2pEHaE
ALEX PEREIRA IS A TWO DIVISION CHAMPION 🏆🏆 Early stoppage? #UFC295 https://t.co/R8BqLmP6CL
ALEX PEREIRA AND NEWWWWW TWO DIVISION CHAMP #UFC295 https://t.co/OJmnpwkwhY
Alex Pereira gets the stoppage on Jiri Prochazka! Double Champ! A very messy stoppage that felt early. #UFC #UFC295 #MMATwitter
ALEX PEREIRA BECOMES THE 9TH 2 DIVISION CHAMPION IN UFC HISTORY #UFC295
ALEX PEREIRA IS THE NEW LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! #UFC295
Alex Pereira is the NEW UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. The 9th Two Division Champion in UFC History. Pereira has won the Middleweight & Light Heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Garden #UFC295
Alex Pereira wins via second round TKO. He is the new UFC light heavyweight king. Two weight world champ. Just about a year after he became 185 champ. Wild.
History! Alex Pereira finishes Jiri Prochazka to become a two-division champ in his 7th UFC fight, two bouts faster than anyone else in history. #UFC295
Alex Pereira is a two-division UFC champion! He knocks out Prochazka in the second! #UFC295
Main Event UFC Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira #UFC295
Time to crown a new light heavyweight champ. Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka are about to do the violence. #UFC295
Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira is FINALLY here. Who leaves with the UFC light heavyweight title? 🤔 #UFC295 | Full coverage: https://t.co/dcgeBPeqSc https://t.co/c14zMBUhXq
Alex Pereira seeks to become a two-division UFC champion at #UFC295 🏆🏆 Stream the main card NOW on @ESPNPlus ▶️ https://t.co/KdsVxtcCRd https://t.co/fKCxfokq95
Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka is gonna be a war! Who y’all got? #ufc #ufc295 https://t.co/POUhjNAILU
Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira face off for the final time before #UFC295 👀 https://t.co/i1eMb1tNDG
#UFC295 weigh-in results: Jiří Procházka (204.2) With Alex Pereira also successfully making weight, Saturday’s vacant light heavyweight championship main event is now official https://t.co/R5V5iSr7Ph
Alex Pereira comes in at 204 pounds for his light heavyweight title fight at #UFC295 🏆 https://t.co/Nynd1I2845
#UFC295 weigh-in results: Alex Pereira (204) That’s one half official for Saturday’s vacant light heavyweight championship main event https://t.co/R5V5iSr7Ph
Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira come face to face! 🔥 Can’t wait for this one. 😍 #UFC295 https://t.co/eAPK3nm8j4
Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira face off for the first time of their #UFC295 vacant title fight 🔥 https://t.co/wsG75ZIzl1
Main Event Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira #UFC295 https://t.co/ObOHRpYFiU
Dual UFC Champs, A History: Is Alex Pereira Next? https://t.co/winNwdkAnQ
The co-main event for #UFC295 features a light heavyweight title fight between two uniquely violent individuals… My breakdown on Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira via @MMAJunkie: https://t.co/CB4Qq4Vfwp
Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka fight on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know before then #UFC295 THREAD https://t.co/2H8WHNo2jw
Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka is so bloody difficult to predict. This is going to be a fire fight 💯 (odds via @betonline_ag) 🏆 #UFC295 https://t.co/DqgYcKPkT5
#1 Jiri Procházka vs #3 Alex Pereira UFC Light Heavyweight Championship -#UFC295 Prediction Thread- Who wins and how? #UFC #MMATwitter
At #UFC295, Alex Pereira will attempt to become the 9th fighter to win a #UFC championship in two divisions. https://t.co/bIlkoolaQr