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Jon Jones – current UFC Heavyweight champion – was supposed to headline UFC 295 with a showdown against former two-time champion Stipe Miocic, but Jones suffered a pectoral injury that will require surgery.
That led to the co-headline fight, Procházka v Pereira, being bumped up to the main event slot as the two men challenge one another for the title left vacant by Jamahal Hill, who has ruptured his Achilles tendon.
If that's not enough drama for you, Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall will also step into the octagon on the fight card, as they face off for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship belt.
The World's Most Famous Arena is the perfect setting for an epic championship doubleheader as UFC celebrates its 30th anniversary in Madison Square Garden.
In the explosive UFC 295 main event, Jiří Procházka attempts to regain his 205-pound crown against former middleweight king Alex Pereira in a bout fans have been waiting for. Plus, it's another Fight of the Year candidate in the co-main event when Russian powerhouse Sergei Pavlovich takes on British banger Tom Aspinall for the interim UFC heavyweight title.
How do I stream UFC 295 on ESPN+?
The UFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira Early Prelims kickoff Saturday November 11 at 6pm ET / 3pm PT in the United States on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. The Prelims air at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on ESPN News and ESPN+ and the Main Card will air exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
Where is the Prochazka vs. Pereira fight?
The fight will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Who's fighting at UFC 295?
Main Card:
Main Event: Jiří Procházka vs Alex Pereira
Co-Main: Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall
Jéssica Andrade vs Mackenzie Dern
Matt Frevola vs Benoît Saint-Denis
Diego Lopes vs Pat Sabatini
Prelims:
Steve Erceg vs Alessandro Costa
Tabatha Ricci vs Loopy Godinez
Matuesz Rębecki vs Roosevelt Roberts
Nazim Sadykhov vs Viacheslav Borshchev
Early Prelims:
Jared Gordon vs Mark Madsen
John Castaneda vs Kyung Ho Kang
Joshua Van vs Kevin Borjas
Dennis Buzukja vs Jamall Emmers
UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden will be headlined by Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira. Prochazka vs Pereira will fight for 205-pound championship crown.
Jiri Prochazka retains his undisputed status as the light heavyweight champion, having never been defeated in a title match. However, a shoulder injury compelled him to vacate the title.
Former middleweight champion Alex Pereira has undergone a successful transition to the 205-pound class, marked by his triumph over former champion Jan Blachowicz. Now, Pereira aims to etch his name in history by potentially becoming the 10th man ever to hold two UFC belts.
Jiri Prochazka record and bio
Nationality: Czech
Date of birth: October 14, 1992
Height: 6' 3"
Reach: 80"
Total fights: 33
Record: 29-3-1
Alex Pereira record and bio
Nationality: Brazilian
Date of birth: July 7, 1987
Height: 6' 4"
Reach: 80"
Total fights: 10
Record: 8-2-0
The main event features a pair of fighters who were both fast-tracked by the promotion based on their resumes and potential, and both have delivered on the faith the UFC brass trusted in them.
Pereira (8-2) was targeted by the UFC specifically as a potential challenger to former middleweight champion Adesanya, who at the time had cleaned out the division and needed a capable opponent.
Pereira had twice defeated Adesanya when both were professional kickboxers, and their backstory provided the basis for Pereira getting a title shot in just his fourth UFC fight. Adesanya dominated most of the way, but the challenger connected with a series of punches in the final round to pull off the upset.
Adesanya won by knockout in their April rematch and the hulking Pereira, who had long struggled to make the middleweight limit of 185 pounds, made the move to light heavyweight. The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter was again awarded a title shot in short order after defeating former champion Jan Blachowicz in his light heavyweight debut in July.
Prochazka (29-3-1), 31, was a much more known commodity in MMA circles before joining the UFC. The eclectic Czech fighter was already a champion in the Rizin and Gladiator Fighting Championship who had captured the attention of MMA observers.