UFC 303 results: Biggest winners, loser from ‘Pereira vs. Prochazka 2’ last night

UFC 303 put a bow on Worldwide Battle Week final night time (Sat., June 29, 2024) inside T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas, Nevada, that includes a lightweight heavyweight title battle that noticed Alex Pereira defeat Jiri Prochazka by way of second-round technical knockout (TKO) to retain his title (see it once more right here). Within the co-main occasion, Diego Lopes defeated Dan Ige — who accepted the battle on four-hours discover — by way of unanimous determination.

Greatest Winner: Alex Pereira

The legend of “Poatan” simply retains rising. Pereira secured his second stoppage victory over Prochazka because of a placing masterclass that almost gave him the win in spherical one if he had a couple of extra seconds. No fret, Pereira used a laser-like head kick to retain his 205-pound strap a couple of moments later to kick off spherical two. I’m actually working out of issues to say about this man. He makes it look straightforward, he barely breaks a sweat and he appears to get higher every battle. That could be a terrifying thought for all of his future opponents, which may quickly embody heavyweights.

Runner Up: Roman Dolidze and Dan Ige

This card underwent so many modifications, together with one 4 hours earlier than the occasion began after Brian Ortega bowed out of his co-main occasion scrap in opposition to Diego Lopes on account of an sickness. However because of Dan Ige stepping as much as the plate, the co-main occasion was saved. Certainly, Ige agreed to face Lopes at 165 kilos, after which proceeded to placed on a terrific efficiency, even successful spherical three. Although he misplaced, he gained in so some ways. He gained the respect of the UFC execs, battle followers and his colleagues alike. I’m constructive UFC will deal with him financially, and I hope they offer him a spot at Noche UFC he so needs. In fact, we even have to provide credit score to Lopes for agreeing to yet one more change, and for successful the battle, however all of us are on the identical web page in giving Ige his flowers.

As for Dolidze, he answered the decision to maneuver as much as mild heavyweight to face Anthony Smith after Carlos Ulberg bowed out of the battle. And by answering the decision, Dolidze gained in a giant approach by taking it to “Lionheart,” upsetting him with a stellar efficiency when many anticipated him to lose. Due to his upset, Dolidze has choices now to remain at 205 kilos after beating the No. 10 man, or transfer again right down to middleweight. For now, he can benefit from the large win he earned on one of many greatest playing cards of the 12 months.

Greatest Loser: Anthony Smith

Main as much as the battle, Smith was adamant so many mild heavyweights turned him down, which is why UFC needed to resort to recruiting a middleweight to take the battle. Now, I’m not saying “Lionheart” neglected Dolidze, however all of his discuss backfired on him after getting upset by the No. 10 ranked 185-pound fighter on the planet. Smith was “anticipated” to win in opposition to a smaller man transferring up a division on quick discover, however he fell flat and in the end paid the value. That title shot in opposition to Pereira he so desired is lengthy gone and it doubtless gained’t come again. It was a disappointing efficiency by the previous title contender.

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