Alex Pereira’s meteoric rise continued on Saturday night as he viciously knocked out Jiri Prochazka in their rematch for the light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 303. Following another highlight-reel finish, does “Poatan” remain in the light heavyweight division for another title defense, or does he move up to heavyweight for the chance to make history?
MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Eric Jackman react to UFC 303, Pereira’s performance, the adjustments he made from the first fight with Prochazka, and if a move up for the chance to capture an unprecedented third divisional title could some sooner rather than later. Additionally, they discuss the chaos surrounding the co-main event, Dan Ige stepping in on just a few hours’ notice to face Diego Lopes to replace Brian Ortega, Lopes getting another win in the process, Ian Machado Garry’s stock following his decision win against Michael Page in the main card opener, and much more.
Watch the UFC 303 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods.