In a historic event, Alex Pereira made a name for himself by becoming the first fighter in UFC history to claim titles in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
Alex Pereira becomes the 1st fighter in UFC history to win titles at light heavyweight and middleweight.
Pereira becomes the quickest to titles in two weight classes in UFC history (7 fights) pic.twitter.com/UHOegoXwEn
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Alex Pereira defeated Jiří Procházka via TKO to claim the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
This thrilling match took place in the second round, where Pereira showcased his incredible skills by delivering powerful right and left hooks that knocked Procházka down.
The fight came to an end as Pereira followed up with some quick ground and pound, solidifying his victory and establishing himself as a two-division champion.
With this win, Pereira etched his name in the history books as the first UFC fighter to hold titles in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions.
According to ESPN Stats and Info, this remarkable feat puts Pereira in a league of his own.
His dominance in the octagon is undeniable, and he has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with.
Pereira’s record now stands at an impressive 9-2. On the other hand, Procházka, despite his valiant efforts, faced defeat in this matchup.
His record now stands at 29-4-1, but it is worth noting that Procházka is still a formidable athlete with a proven track record.
This loss is merely a setback for him, and we can expect to see him bounce back stronger in the future.
In the co-main event of UFC 295, another fantastic matchup unfolded between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich.
Aspinall, with a record of 14-3, displayed his skills and emerged victorious with a first-round TKO.
With this win, he claimed the interim heavyweight title and positioned himself as a potential contender for the winner of the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic bout.
