UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 4:08
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Czech Republic
R1, 1:09
Interim Title Fight
Performance of the Night
R2, 3:15
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:31
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:30
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Australia
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Poland
R1, 3:08
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 4:42
Denmark
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Myanmar
R3, 5:00
Peru
R1, 0:49
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Nazim Sadykhov
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Viacheslav Borshchev
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Alex Pereira
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Tom Aspinall
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Jéssica Andrade
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Benoît Saint Denis
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Diego Lopes
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Fight of the Night: Nazim Sadykhov and Viacheslav Borshchev each earned $50,000 for their breathless, non-stop lightweight war that concluded in a dramatic majority draw.
Performance of the Night: Alex Pereira collected $50,000 for winning the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship via second-round TKO over Jiří Procházka.
Performance of the Night: Tom Aspinall secured $50,000 for capturing the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship with a blistering 69-second knockout of Sergei Pavlovich.
Performance of the Night: Jéssica Andrade earned $50,000 after scoring four official knockdowns in a dominant second-round TKO over Mackenzie Dern.
Performance of the Night: Benoît Saint Denis received $50,000 for his explosive first-round head-kick knockout of Matt Frevola.
Performance of the Night: Diego Lopes earned $50,000 for blitzing Pat Sabatini with a 90-second knockout in their featherweight showdown.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| DRAW | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| DRAW | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Official contracted base purses were not publicly disclosed by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC). Roosevelt Roberts weighed in at 158 lbs (2 lbs over the non-title lightweight limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Mateusz Rębecki. Jamall Emmers weighed in at 147 lbs (1 lb over the non-title featherweight limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Dennis Buzukja. Figures reflect verified official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 295
Alex Pereira captured undisputed titles in two weight classes (Middleweight and Light Heavyweight) in just 7 UFC appearances, becoming the fastest fighter in promotional history to achieve simultaneous or multi-division gold.
With his TKO victory over Jiří Procházka, Alex Pereira became only the ninth fighter in UFC history to hold undisputed championships in two separate weight classes.
UFC 295 drew 19,039 fans and generated a $12,432,563 live gate, ranking as the second-highest live gate in UFC history at Madison Square Garden and the third-highest in company history at the time.
Tom Aspinall knocked out Sergei Pavlovich in just 1:09 of Round 1, logging the second-fastest knockout stoppage in UFC heavyweight title fight history.
Tom Aspinall became only the third fighter representing the United Kingdom to win a UFC championship, joining Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and welterweight king Leon Edwards.
Jéssica Andrade floored Mackenzie Dern four times, setting the all-time UFC record for the most knockdowns landed in a single fight in UFC women’s history.
With her second-round finish of Dern, Jéssica Andrade extended her record for the most knockout finishes in UFC women’s strawweight history (4) and solidified her lead for overall female UFC stoppage victories.
Loopy Godinez made promotional history by becoming the first female fighter in UFC history to win four Octagon bouts in a single calendar year (2023), completing the sweep with her win over Tabatha Ricci.
All five main-card bouts concluded in KO/TKO finishes, making UFC 295 one of the rare modern pay-per-view events where every main-card fight ended via knockout.
UFC CEO Dana White awarded $50,000 bonuses to seven fighters (Pereira, Aspinall, Andrade, Saint Denis, Lopes, Sadykhov, and Borshchev), matching one of the highest bonus payouts on a single card.
Benoît Saint Denis delivered the first UFC head-kick knockout by a French athlete inside Madison Square Garden, stopping Matt Frevola in under 92 seconds.
Tom Aspinall captured the interim UFC heavyweight crown on just 17 days’ notice after stepping in to replace injured champion Jon Jones, accomplishing one of the quickest title turnaround feats in heavyweight lore.
When and where did UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira take place?
UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira took place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Who won the main event between Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka?
Alex Pereira defeated Jiří Procházka via TKO (elbows) at 4:08 of Round 2 to claim the vacant undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
How fast did Alex Pereira become a two-division UFC champion?
Alex Pereira became a two-division champion in just 7 UFC fights (and 11 professional MMA bouts), making him the fastest athlete in UFC history to conquer two distinct weight classes.
Who won the co-main event between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich?
Tom Aspinall knocked out Sergei Pavlovich via punches at 1:09 of Round 1 to capture the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship on just 17 days’ notice.
Why did Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic not happen at UFC 295?
Jon Jones sustained a torn pectoral tendon during wrestling training less than three weeks prior to the event, forcing the UFC to cancel the title bout and create the interim title match between Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall.
Who earned post-fight bonuses at UFC 295?
A total of seven fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Viacheslav Borshchev won Fight of the Night, while Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall, Jéssica Andrade, Benoît Saint Denis, and Diego Lopes each received Performance of the Night awards.
What historical record did Jéssica Andrade set against Mackenzie Dern?
Jéssica Andrade scored 4 official knockdowns against Mackenzie Dern before finishing her at 3:15 of Round 2, establishing the all-time record for the most knockdowns landed in a single bout in UFC women’s history.
How did Benoît Saint Denis defeat Matt Frevola?
Benoît Saint Denis landed a blistering left head kick that immediately floored Matt Frevola, sealing a walk-off KO at 1:31 of Round 1.
How quickly did Diego Lopes finish Pat Sabatini?
Diego Lopes clipped Pat Sabatini with a sweeping counter right hand and finished the fight with follow-up punches in just 1 minute and 30 seconds of Round 1.
What milestone did Loopy Godinez accomplish at UFC 295?
By defeating Tabatha Ricci via split decision, Loopy Godinez became the first woman in UFC history to win four fights in a single calendar year (2023).
What was the outcome of Nazim Sadykhov vs. Viacheslav Borshchev?
Their action-packed contest ended in a majority draw (29–28, 28–28, 28–28) after Sadykhov rallied with a knockdown in Round 2, with both men earning Fight of the Night honors.
What was the official attendance and gate revenue for UFC 295?
UFC 295 welcomed a sold-out crowd of 19,039 fans at Madison Square Garden, generating a live gate of $12,432,563.
Who did Steve Erceg defeat at UFC 295?
Australia’s Steve Erceg defeated Alessandro Costa via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a featured preliminary flyweight matchup.
Who called the fights at UFC 295?
The pay-per-view broadcast team featured lead play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer introducing the athletes.
Where are official fight highlights and coverage available?
Official event videos and full bout replays can be viewed on UFC Video and the official UFC 295 event hub.
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