Alex Pereira is stepping up on quick discover to defend his UFC mild heavyweight title in a rematch in opposition to Jiri Prochazka later this night (Sat., June 29, 2024) at UFC 303 LIVE on ESPN+ PPV from inside T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas, Nevada, and UFC CEO Dana White couldn’t be happier.
Keep in mind, UFC 303 was speculated to mark the official return of Conor McGregor. “Infamous” was set to headline the Worldwide Combat Week card in opposition to Michael Chandler and switch within the greatest gate in UFC historical past. Sadly, McGregor suffered a toe damage throughout coaching camp and was pressured out of the struggle simply two weeks in the past.
Pereira, who’s coming off a spectacular knockout end over Jamahal Hill at UFC 300 this previous April (watch HERE), was touring in Australia when he bought the decision to step in and defend his title this weekend. “Poatan” has rapidly turn out to be one of the crucial common fighters on the UFC roster in the present day and wasted little time accepting his rematch with Prochazka, who also needs to be praised for his willingness to struggle the champion on 14 days discover.
UFC officers pulled another strings to assist bolster UFC 303’s PPV predominant card, however the addition of Pereira was key. In any case, the previous GLORY champion has fought on a number of the greatest playing cards in current UFC reminiscence. This consists of two fights at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis and the aforementioned UFC 300 mega-card earlier this yr. Pereira is a bona fide star and UFC wanted him to step as much as fill in for McGregor.
White, who was concerned each step of the way in which when it got here to reshuffling UFC 303’s damaged lineup, has praised Pereira for his willingness to say sure. Earlier this week, White caught up with the UFC mild heavyweight champion backstage and thanked him in particular person.
“For this reason the folks love him a lot,” mentioned White (proven under). “For this reason the folks react the way in which they do.
“On Trip, in Australia, to come back save this struggle. Thanks.”
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