UFC News: Alex Pereira Rematches Jiri Prochazka As New UFC 303 Main Event
Dana White Announces
UFC CEO Dana White has announced via social media that the UFC light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka will now serve as the main event of UFC 303, which is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 12, 2023.
Original Main Event
Originally, the main event of UFC 303 was set to feature a lightweight title fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. However, McGregor withdrew from the fight due to injury, leaving the card without a main event.
Pereira Steps In
Pereira, who is the former GLORY kickboxing champion, stepped in to save the day by agreeing to fight Prochazka for the UFC light heavyweight title. This will be the second time that the two fighters have met, as Pereira defeated Prochazka via knockout in their first encounter in 2022.
Conclusion
The rematch between Pereira and Prochazka is sure to be an exciting and highly anticipated event. Both fighters are known for their striking prowess, and they are both coming off of impressive victories. The winner of this fight will be crowned the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion.
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