UFC 295 start time, full fight card details | Prochazka vs. Pereira

Final Preventing Championship (UFC) is again at it once more with one other main pay-per-view (PPV) providing as UFC 295 is about to go down later TONIGHT (Sat., Nov. 11, 2023) inside Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis. Headlining the occasion might be a Mild Heavyweight title struggle for the vacant strap as former Middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, takes on former 205-pound kingpin, Jiri Prochazka (full preview here). Within the co-main occasion, Sergei Pavlovich will battle Tom Aspinall for the interim Heavyweight title after Jon Jones suffered an unfortunate injury that stalled his collision with Stipe Miocic.

What’s Scorching:

Ever since Jon Jones vacated the Light Heavyweight title in Aug. 2020, the division has been an absolute mess. Jan Blachowicz received the strap shortly after “Bones’” resolution to go away it behind, defeating Dominick Reyes through knockout at UFC 253 (see it here), after which defended it against Israel Adesanya at UFC 259. That was the final time the belt was efficiently defended, marking the start of a tumultuous time within the 205-pound weight class.

Glover Teixeira ended Blachowicz’s reign at UFC 267 after he pressured him to faucet to an air-tight, rear-naked choke (see it again here). In his first try to defend the title at UFC 275, Teixeira coughed up his belt to Prochazka, who submitted “Palms of Stone” after an entertaining 24 minutes of motion (highlights). The 2 had been set to run it again at UFC 282, however the rematch was axed after Prochazka suffered a shoulder injury. In flip, “Denisa” opted to vacate his title, paving the way in which for Blachowicz to face Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282 for the vacant strap. After 5 rounds of motion, the struggle was ruled a majority draw. As an alternative of re-booking that struggle because it was a dud, Dana White and Co. opted to offer Jamahal Hill and Teixeira the prospect to struggle for gold, which resulted in Hill defeating the long-time veteran through unanimous resolution at UFC 283. Seven months later, Hill introduced that he could be vacating the belt after tearing his ACL during a pickup basketball game.

And that brings us to UFC 295, which is able to see former UFC Middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, try to enter the record books with one other championship win in one other weight class if he can high the aforementioned Prochazka. Pereira made his profitable transfer as much as 205 kilos by defeating the aforementioned Blachowicz at UFC 291 through razor-thin split decision. As for Prochazka, it’s a full-circle second for him as a result of he’ll get the prospect to reclaim the strap he left behind one 12 months in the past. The struggle is an superior matchup between two devastating and confirmed strikers as a result of previous to submitting Teixeira, Prochazka was on a 10-fight win steak through (technical) knockout. As for “Poatan,” eight of his wins have are available the identical method, which incorporates his memorable championship win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 to win the 185-pound title. This fight has all of the makings of an absolute classic … unless ring rust performs an enormous issue?

What’s Not:

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If we’re being one hundred pc trustworthy, apart from the championship doubleheader, the remainder of the PPV important card leaves a lot to be desired. That often is the case when Jones is atop of the invoice as a result of the promotion is aware of he can promote an occasion all by himself, particularly as his career could be potentially winding down. However, as soon as he’s out of the equation and also you dissect the opposite three fights — Mackenzie Dern vs. Jessica Andrade, Matt Frevola vs. Benoit Saint-Denis and Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini — you’ll be a idiot to assume this card will get a variety of buys.

Authentic Card Vs. Precise Card:

Jones was initially set to defend his Heavyweight title in opposition to former division kingpin, Stipe Miocic, in a highly-anticipated showdown between two of the very best to ever step foot contained in the Octagon. Sadly for “Bones,” he suffered a devastating injury that pressured him out of the cardboard, paving the way in which for Pereira and Prochazka to take over the headlining duties. Derek Brunson was in line to face Roman Dolidze at this occasion earlier than he opted to not re-sign with the promotion and bolt for the potential greener pastures of Professional Fighters League (PFL).

Accidents:

As talked about earlier, the main harm that actually gave this card the main hit got here after Jones tore his pectoral muscle after he went in for a takedown on his coaching accomplice (which you can see here), forcing him to go into surgery.

When it rain it pours.

His scheduled struggle in opposition to Miocic will now happen at one other main PPV occasion in 2024, and the winner of the struggle will face the winner of Pavlovich vs. Aspinall in a 265-pound title unification bout. Additionally, Nurullo Aliev was pressured out of his Light-weight bout in opposition to Mateusz Rebecki after struggling an undisclosed harm. Consequently, Rebecki was pressured off the cardboard altogether.

New Blood:

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TWO TITLES UP FOR GRABS! Final Preventing Championship (UFC) makes its extremely anticipated return to Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis on Sat., Nov. 11, 2023, with a re-worked pay-per-view (PPV) important card. Within the ESPN+-streamed important occasion, former 205-pound roost-ruler, Jiri Prochazka, will lock horns with ex-Middleweight kingpin, Alex Pereira, for the promotion’s vacant Mild Heavyweight title. In UFC 295’s co-main occasion, top-ranked Heavyweight contenders, Sergei Pavlovich (No. 2) and Tom Aspinall (No. 4), will collide for the interim strap after division champion, Jon Jones, was injured with a torn pectoral muscle and compelled to withdraw (video).

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Kevin Borjas is the lone newcomer on this card. At 9-1 as knowledgeable, Borjas earned his spot on the cardboard with a powerful win on Contender Collection, defeating Victor Dias via unanimous decision this past August. That was the primary time “El Gallo Negro” had ever gone the space, profitable all eight of his earlier fights through stoppage with eight (technical) knockout wins and one submission. He might be dealing with off in opposition to Joshua Van, who escaped with a win in his personal UFC debut by defeating Zhalgas Zhumagulov through cut up resolution this previous summer season.

How The ‘Prelims’ Look:

Surging Flyweight contender, Steve Erceg, will try to select up his second win contained in the Octagon after making a powerful debut by out-scoring David Dvorak to earn a unanimous resolution win this previous summer season. Total, he has received 9 straight fights, and standing in his approach of getting No. 10 is Alessandro Costa, who picked up his first-ever UFC win by knocking out Jimmy Flick this previous June.

In ladies’s Strawweight motion, Crazy Godinez is eying her fourth straight journey to the winner’s circle when she battles Tabatha Ricci. “Child Shark” stumbled out of the gates by shedding her UFC debut to Manon Fiorot, however has since rattled off 4 straight wins. If she will be able to get No. 4 in opposition to Godinez, Ricci can anticipate a pleasant bump within the rankings the place she at present sits at No. 10.

Within the males’s Bantamweight division, John Castaneda tangos with Kyun Ho Kang in a struggle that has the potential to win “Battle of the Evening” honors. “Sexi Mexi” is 3-1 in his final 4 UFC fights and is coming off a unanimous resolution win over Muin Gafurov. As for Kang, he’s a powerful 5-1 in his final six fights and is coming off a victory over Cristian Quinonez, submitting him through rear-naked choke within the first spherical this previous summer season.

In Featherweight motion, Jamall Emmers will try to get again on observe after shedding a detailed cut up resolution to Jack Jenkins when he battles Dennis Buzukja, who got here up brief in his UFC debut in opposition to Sean Woodson. Previous to that, he had rattled off seven straight wins, together with a profitable struggle in opposition to Kaleio Romero on Contender Collection in July 2022.

Jared Gordon has had a tough go as of late. After shedding to Paddy Pimblett in a struggle most thought “Flash” had won, his subsequent struggle resulted in a dreaded “No Contest” in opposition to Bobby Inexperienced after an unintentional conflict of heads. He’ll look to get his first win in a couple of 12 months when he battles Mark Madsen, who’s hungry for a victory himself after he suffered the primary lack of his skilled profession over a 12 months in the past to Grant Dawson.

In different motion, Nazim Sadykhov will tackle Viacheslav Borshchev in a 155-pound tilt. Sadykhov is at present on a nine-fight win streak and is 2-0 thus far in his younger UFC profession, stopping Evan Elder and Terrance McKinney in back-to-back fights six months aside. As for Borshchev, he’s 2-2 beneath the UFC banner and prevented shedding his third straight in his earlier outing by knocking out Viacheslav Borshchev within the second spherical this previous Might.

Who Wants A Win Badly:

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Jessica Andrade has seen higher days contained in the eight-walled cage. The previous ladies’s Strawweight champion has misplaced three straight fights in each the 115- and 125-pound divisions, so she’s going to discover herself in a troublesome pickle ought to she drop her fourth straight when she goes up in opposition to Mackenzie Dern, who’s simply 2-2 in her final 4 fights. I don’t foresee the promotion slicing Andrade ought to she lose her fourth in a row, however she must get a win for personal personal sanity and motivation. For Dern, a win over “Bate Estaca” gets her into the Top 5 again … and again into the championship combine. A win may even go a good distance in serving to her caring for these divorce costs, which the same can be said for Andrade.

Curiosity Stage: 8/10

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Within the co-main occasion, Aspinall will face off in opposition to Pavlovich for the interim Heavyweight strap. Pavlovich is at present ranked No. 2 and Aspinall sits at No. 4 on the official UFC rankings, and so they had been the highest two decisions to face the winner of Jones vs. Miocic, so it as solely proper for them to face one another for the interim strap. Pavlovich has been on an absolute monstrous tear, profitable six straight fights, which incorporates all first spherical knockout wins over the likes of Derrick Lewis, Tai Tuivasa and Curtis Blaydes (see it here), amongst others. Meaning Aspinall could have his work reduce out for him and his head have to be saved on a swivel always.

Fortunately, Aspinall has a few of the finest footwork within the 265-pound division (some may say as good as Muhammad Ali). He might want to make the most of that to keep away from Pavlovich’s huge bombs, however the British brawler isn’t a bum along with his palms, and might get the job finished within the hanging division, too. He has completed each opponent in victory with 10 stoppages through strikes with three submissions. After struggling a devastating knee injury throughout his loss to Curtis Blaydes, Aspinall returned with a vengeance a 12 months to the date to knockout Marcin Tybura in entrance of his hometown crowd. Now, he is only one extra win away from reaching championship gold.

Within the Light-weight division, Frevola will battle Saint-Denis (preview here). Frevola is at present on a three-fight win streak after and is coming off a wildly-impressive technical knockout win over Drew Dober at UFC 288, taking him out within the first spherical (see it again here). Presently ranked No. 14 within the division, “Steamrolla” might get nearer to the High 10 with one other spectacular stoppage victory when he goes head-to-head with Saint-Denis, who’s seeking to crack the High 15 for the primary time in his fight sports activities profession. “God of Battle” is the present proprietor of a four-fight win streak (all stoppages) and was final seen defeating Thiago Moises through technical knockout in Paris a number of months in the past (highlights).

Kicking off the PPV important card is a Featherweight bout between Diego Lopes and Pat Sabatini (full breakdown here). Lopes is 1-1 thus far in his younger UFC profession and was final seen defeating Gavin Tucker through first spherical submission in August (highlights). Sabatini, in the meantime, is a powerful 5-1 thus far beneath the UFC banner and has collected good wins over Lucas Almeida and Tucker Lutz alongside the way in which. He’s slowly beginning to carve out his personal house within the crowded 155-pound division, and if he retains profitable it is going to be laborious to disclaim him a spot within the rankings.

Two new champions might be topped tonight, and three fighters might be combating for UFC gold for the primary time, whereas one (Pereira) makes an attempt to win his second title in as many divisions. So far as the co-headlining huge males, Pavlovich and Aspinall not solely have their alternative to earn their first piece of UFC {hardware}, however they’ve the prospect to doubtlessly lock down a lucrative title unification fight in opposition to Jon Jones with a win.

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Full UFC 295 Fight Card:

UFC 295 Major Occasion On ESPN+ PPV:

265 lbs.: UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic — CANCELED
205 lbs.: Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira for vacant gentle heavyweight title

UFC 295 Major Card On ESPN+ PPV (10 p.m. ET):

265 lbs.: Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich for interim heavyweight title
115 lbs.: Jessica Andrade vs. Mackenzie Dern
155 lbs.: Matt Frevola vs. Benoit Saint-Denis
145 lbs.: Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini

UFC 295 ‘Prelims’ Card on ESPNN/ESPN+ (8 p.m. ET):

115 lbs.: Crazy Godinez vs. Tabatha Ricci
125 lbs.: Stephen Erceg vs. Alessandro Costa
155 lbs.: Nurullo Aliev vs. Mateusz Rebecki
155 lbs.: Viacheslav Borshchev vs. Nazim Sadykhov

UFC 295 Early ‘Prelims’ Card on ESPN+ (6 p.m. ET):

155 lbs.: Jared Gordon vs. Mark Madsen
135 lbs.: John Castaneda vs. Kyung Ho Kang
125 lbs.: Kevin Borjas vs. Joshua Van
145 lbs.: Dennis Buzukja vs. Jamall Emmers

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