UFC 295 Live Results: Alex Pereira captures the light heavyweight throne with a knockout (November 11, 2023)

Alex Pereira lays claim to the light heavyweight title with a second-round knockout over Jiri Prochazka.

UFC 295: A night of knockouts
With that, our coverage of UFC 295 comes to a close. The pay-per-view turned out to be everything fans hoped for, as the evening produced a knockout in each of the main event fights.

The historic win at the Big Apple has made Alex Pereira the ninth two-division champion in the UFC.
With his unparalleled exploits at GLORY kickboxing coupled with two titles in the UFC, 'Poatan' is rushing towards the Mount Rushmore of combat sports.

Highly touted heavyweight Tom Aspinall also created history at MSG by becoming the UK's first interim heavyweight champion. The possibilities are now endless for the young Englishman.

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UFC 295: Alex Pereira calls out Israel Adesanya
Alex Pereira challenges his arc-nemesis Israel Adesanya for a light heavyweight showdown.

Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka: Official Result
Alex Pereira defeats Jiri Prochazka via second-round TKO at UFC 295.

'Poatan' joins the league of the very few who have managed to win titles across two divisions in the UFC.

Image courtesy @alexpoatanpereira on Instagram

Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka: Round 2 underway
Pereira hits his foe with a 1-2 combo. 'BJP' is doing a lot of awkward feints, keeping his opponent guessing.

'Poatan' unloads a leg kick, and Jiri acknowledges. The duo trades blows near the fence. Pereira seems to have incurred the most damage from the exchange.

Wow!!! Pereria catches 'BJP' on the counter and sends him to the
canvas. Poatan continues with a flurry of elbows to the head, ultimately forcing the referee to stop the fight.

Alex Pereira becomes conquers the light-heavyweight crown.

However, the commentators speculate that the stoppage was premature.

Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka: Round 1 underway
Prochzka is employing a pressure-based approach as he pushes back 'Poatan' with leg kicks. However, the Brazilian unloads a leg kick of his own and floors his opponent. 'BJP's' right leg already
seems to be compromised from the 'Poatan' leg kick.

Prochazka forces a takedown. He might be trying to lock in a submission. Although 'BJP' is barely able to get an offense going on the ground, the Brazilian is unable to get up.

Potatan drags himself over to the cage wall and gets back to his feet. The Brazilian's ground game seems to have improved drastically from his earlier UFC outings.

UFC 295 main event up next: Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka

Prochazka and Pereira are two of the most intimidating fighters on the UFC roster.
While the Brazilian will be hoping to clinch his second UFC title at the Big Apple, 'BJP' will be on the hunt to reclaim his old title, which he vacated in 2022 when he was forced to take a hiatus from the sport due to a shoulder injury.

While both these men hold tremendous striking prowess, one might not be wrong to give 'Poatan' the upper hand in the standup department, considering his exploits at GLORY.

However, 'BJP' has displayed a superior overall MMA skill set in his previous outings.
Who will be crowned the light heavyweight champion, the Chech Samurai or the Amazon Warrior?

Stick with Sportskeeda to find out.

Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall: Official Result
Tom Aspinall defeats Sergei Pavlovich via first-round KO.

Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall: Round 1 underway
Aspinall comes out with a leg kick. Pavlovich displays his power early as he stuns Aspinall with a right hook.

After finding his range, Aspinall wobbles Russian with a right hand to the temple. He then follows up with a second straight right hand to the head, leaving his foe out cold on the canvas.

The shot notice challenge pays off for the Englishman.

Tom Aspinall becomes the UK's first UFC interim heavyweight champion.

Co-main event up next: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall

Although the cancelation of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic was a frustrating outcome for fight fans, it has ended up a boon for Tom Aspinall.
He was matched up against Sergei Pavlovich for the interim title on the same card.

Sergei Pavlovich is arguably the strongest puncher in the UFC. So, unsurprisingly, he has the longest knockout streak in the promotion. However, his foe Tom Aspinall's unparalleled speed and footwork is something that is rarely seen in heavier weight classes.

Which of these highly touted heavyweights will claim the interim title at the Big Apple?
Stay tuned to find out.

Jéssica Andrade vs. Mackenzie Dern: Official Result

Jéssica Andrade defeats Mackenzie Dern via second round TKO.

Image courtesy @jessicammapro on Instagram

Jéssica Andrade vs. Mackenzie Dern: Round 2 underway
Dern is realising success with her boxing, but she seems to be leaving herself exposed for counters as she keeps her chin high.

Although the 30-year-old is landing combinations, Andrade's powers seem to affecting Dern.

Dern goes down as her opponent catches on the counter. Andrade welcomes her opponent back to the feet, but Dern is still dazed. Another flurry sends Dern crashing down to the canvas once again, ultimately forcing the referee to stop the fight.

Jessica Andrade becomes the first woman to finish Mackenzie Dern in MMA.

Jéssica Andrade vs. Mackenzie Dern: Round 1 underway
Dern is the early aggressor as she displays her improved combination striking. The 30-year-old trips her opponent down to the canvas but fails to secure the position as Andrade springs back to her feet.

Dern unloads a multi-punch combo but ultimately ties up Andrade as slips she slips at the end of the combination.
Andrade is peppering up at Dern with leg kicks, Dern's left leg is already bruised up. Jessica Andrade drops Mackenzie with a powerful right hook to close out the round.

Andrade might have stolen the round with the late knockdown.

Up next: Jéssica Andrade vs. Mackenzie Dern
The former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade has been having troubled times at the UFC lately. Currently, on a three-fight skid, the 'Bate Estaca' desperately needs a high-profile win to revive her career, and a win against a fan favorite like Mackenzie Dern might just do that.

However, Dern will look forward to catapulting herself into the title discussion with a win over the former champion at MSG.
The decorated grappler will be coming to UFC 295 fresh off her decision against Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night 223.

Will Andrade put a momentary hold on Dern's rise at 115-pound division, or will the 30-year-old rise to the occasion and get a career-defining win against the former strawweight queen?

Stick with Sportskeeda to find out.

Matt Frevola vs. Benoit Saint-Denis: Official Result
Benoit Saint-Denis defeats Matt Frevola via first-round knockout.

Image courtesy @benoitst_denis on Instagram

Matt Frevola vs. Benoit Saint-Denis: Round 1 underway
After an exchange on the feet, Saint-Danis takes his opponent down. Frivola quickly reverses position and ends up on top.
As the fight gets back to the feet, 'God of War' unloads a crushing left high kick on his opponent, leaving 'The Steamrolla' out cold on the canvas.

Up next: Matt Frevola vs. Benoit Saint-Denis
Frevola has indeed been steamrolling the lightweight division lately. The 33-year-old currently holds a three-fight win streak, with his latest win coming via a TKO win over a dangerous knockout artist in Drew Dober.

'God of War' is also rising through the lightweight ranks. He holds a four-fight win streak, with his latest win coming via a TKO against Thiago Moises.

Who will be triumphant? Will Frevola steamroll his opponent, or will 'God of War' reign supreme?

Stay tuned to find out.

Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini: Official Result
Diego Lopez defeats Pat Sabatini via first-round knockout.

The 28-year-old extends his win streak to two fights.

Image courtesy @diegolopesmma on Instagram

Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini: Round 1 underway
Sabatini catches Lopes with a right hook. The American seems to be employing an aggressive approach as he pressures Lopez with excellent combination striking.

Lopes shifts to momentum with a takedown attempt. But quickly switches to striking as his opponent gets up. The Brazilian stuns his foe with an uppercut, then drops his opponent with a flurry of punches. He then proceeds to close out the show with ground and pound.

Up next: Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini
Both Lopes and Sabatini have had a less-than-ideal run at the UFC lately. While the Brazilian is 3-2 in his last five, Sabatini's stellar run at the premier MMA promotion was cut short by a TKO loss against Damon Jackson in 2022. However, both men will be coming to UFC 295 fresh off wins in their most recent matchups. Both men will be on the hunt to extend their win streak at Madison Square Garden.

Image courtesy @patricksabatini_mma on Instagram

Steve Erceg vs. Alessandro Costa (flyweight bout): Official Decision

Steve Erceg defeats Alessandro Costa via unanimous decision.

With that, the preliminary card comes to a close. Stay tuned to this space to catch live results and play-by-play updates from the main card bouts.

Tabatha Ricci vs. Lupita Godinez (Women's strawweight bout): Offical Decision

Lupita Godinez defeats Tabatha Ricci via split decision.

'Loopy' becomes the first woman in the UFC to produce four wins in a calendar year.

Mateusz Rębecki vs. Roosevelt Roberts (lightweight bout): Official Result
Mateusz Rębecki defeats Roosevelt Roberts via submission (arm-bar) in the first round.

Rębecki, now 2-0 in the UFC, calls for a top-15 opponent for his next outing.

Nazim Sadykhov vs. Viacheslav Borshchev (lightweight bout): Official Decision

Nazim Sadykhov vs. Viacheslav Borshchev ends in a majority draw.

UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira

The UFC 295 main card is set to begin shortly. Stay tuned to this space for live results and play-by-play updates.

UFC 295: Pereira vs. Prochazka

A win at the event will grant Jiri Prochazka the unique distinction of being a two-time light-heavyweight champion. Meanwhile, if the Brazilian trumps 'BJP,' he'll join the league of the few athletes who have won titles across two divisions in the premier MMA promotion.

UFC 295: Main Card

- Jiří Procházka vs. Alex Pereira (light heavyweight title bout)

- Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall (Interim heavyweight title bout)

- Jéssica Andrade vs. Mackenzie Dern (Women's strawweight bout)

- Matt Frevola vs. Benoit Saint-Denis (lightweight bout)

- Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini(featherweight bout)