UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R2, 0:13
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Czech Republic
R3, 5:00
Georgia
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:58
Performance of the Night
Ireland
R3, 5:00
England
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:25
Performance of the Night
Canada
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R2, 1:22
R1, 0:19
Performance of the Night
France
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Slovakia
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Andre Fili and Cub Swanson each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth three-round featherweight war.
Performance of the Night: Alex Pereira earned $50,000 for his viral head-kick stoppage of Jiří Procházka in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Macy Chiasson earned $50,000 for her second-round doctor stoppage victory over Mayra Bueno Silva.
Performance of the Night: Joe Pyfer secured $50,000 after knocking out Marc-André Barriault in just 1:25 of Round 1.
Performance of the Night: Payton Talbott collected $50,000 for his blistering 19-second walk-off knockout over Yanis Ghemmouri.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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*Purses for UFC 303 were governed by private promotional agreements and the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Individual base purses and contractual win bonuses are kept confidential. Amounts marked with (—) represent undisclosed base figures. Figures include official $50,000 post-fight performance bonus awards. Jean Silva was fined 20% of his purse for missing weight (147.5 lb), which went to Charles Jourdain.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 303
UFC 303 produced an official live gate of $15,909,243 with 18,881 fans in attendance, setting the record for the highest live gate in International Fight Week history and ranking as the 4th largest gate in UFC history.
Alex Pereira successfully defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship just 77 days after his UFC 300 victory, recording the shortest turnaround between title defenses in modern light heavyweight history.
Dan Ige entered UFC lore by stepping in to face Diego Lopes in the co-main event on approximately four hours’ notice on fight night after Brian Ortega fell ill, competing in a 165-pound catchweight bout.
Payton Talbott landed a flawless 13 of 13 strikes to finish Yanis Ghemmouri in 19 seconds, securing the third-fastest knockout in UFC bantamweight division history.
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski made his 42nd walk to the Octagon, tying Jim Miller’s all-time promotional record for most UFC bouts.
Jean Silva’s second-round knockout of Charles Jourdain served as the first leg of his historic two-week double knockout run, which he completed 14 days later against Drew Dober at UFC Denver.
Joe Pyfer became one of the few middleweights to stop Marc-André Barriault in the first round, landing brutal combinations to secure a TKO victory in just 1:25.
Ian Machado Garry defeated Michael Page to become only the eighth fighter in modern UFC history to start their promotional career with an 8-0 record.
Gillian Robertson logged 12 minutes and 34 seconds of control time over Michelle Waterson-Gomez, producing one of the most dominant three-round positional shutouts in strawweight history.
Following her three-round clash with Gillian Robertson, Invicta FC atomweight champion and UFC veteran Michelle Waterson-Gomez officially announced her retirement from mixed martial arts after a 17-year career.
Macy Chiasson landed a heavy elbow from top position that opened a fight-ending laceration over Mayra Bueno Silva’s eye, earning a doctor-stoppage TKO and a $50k performance bonus.
Road to UFC flyweight tournament winner Rei Tsuruya remained undefeated at 10-0, landing three takedowns and racking up 6:19 of control in an impressive Octagon debut.
When and where did UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2 take place?
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2 took place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka?
Alex Pereira defeated Jiří Procházka via TKO (head kick and punches) at 0:13 of Round 2 to successfully defend his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Why did Dan Ige fight Diego Lopes on four hours’ notice?
Former title challenger Brian Ortega was originally scheduled to face Diego Lopes, but withdrew on the night of the event due to an acute illness. Featherweight contender Dan Ige agreed to step in on approximately four hours’ notice to fight Lopes at a catchweight of 165 pounds.
Who won the co-main event between Diego Lopes and Dan Ige?
Diego Lopes defeated Dan Ige via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their three-round catchweight encounter.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 303?
Six fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Andre Fili vs. Cub Swanson won Fight of the Night, while Alex Pereira, Macy Chiasson, Joe Pyfer, and Payton Talbott received Performance of the Night awards.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 303?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 18,881 spectators at T-Mobile Arena, generating an official live gate of $15,909,243, the highest in International Fight Week history.
How fast was Payton Talbott’s knockout at UFC 303?
Payton Talbott stopped Yanis Ghemmouri via punches in just 19 seconds of Round 1, marking the third-fastest knockout in UFC bantamweight history.
What record did Andrei Arlovski tie at UFC 303?
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski competed in his 42nd UFC fight, tying Jim Miller’s all-time promotional record for most career Octagon appearances.
Did Michelle Waterson-Gomez retire after UFC 303?
Yes. Following her unanimous decision loss to Gillian Robertson, long-time fan favorite Michelle Waterson-Gomez officially announced her retirement from professional MMA competition.
Who called the broadcast for UFC 303?
The pay-per-view telecast was called by lead play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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