After about 18 months away from the octagon, Jiri Prochazka returns in an attempt to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title, a belt he never lost. The Czech faces former middleweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden on November 11. The full card airs on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
A Muay Thai National Championships gold medalist, Prochazka (29-3-1) is a former RIZIN light heavyweight champion. He beat Glover Teixeira in June 2022 to win the UFC light heavyweight belt and was going to defend it in a rematch until he suffered an injury. The light heavyweight title has since been wo, defended, relinquished again, and continues to have no holder.
Prochazka is ready to return to the top.
He will face Pereira (8-2), a former UFC middleweight champion whois 2-0 at MSG and looks to add another win to his impressive resume. A kickboxing champion, the Brazilian has six wins via knockout in MMA.
The 31-year-old Prochazka is aware of his opponent’s power and will look to have a specific game plan ready on fight night.
“I can’t be too weird in my style like I was ‘til now,” Prochazka to UFC.com. “I have to be more precise, especially in a fight with Alex, and I’m happy to fight him. I’m happy to face Alex because it improved me, my style, and it sharpened my mind, my spirit, and my body more than another opponent because I see how he is taking the fighting very seriously. For somebody like me, who is taking fighting a similar way, it is a pleasure, and it is an honor to face this guy.”
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Outside the main event, an interim title is on the line, while several fighters, from New York locals to exciting knockout and submission specialists, look to climb the rankings. Here’s a full breakdown of the entire UFC 295 main card.
UFC 295 undercard
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- Pavlovich record: 18-1
- Aspinall record: 13-3
- Belts at stake: Interim UFC heavyweight title
The co-main event will see Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for the interim UFC heavyweight title.
Pavlovich (18-1), ranked second in the rankings, turned pro in 2014. A Fight Nights Global heavyweight champion, the Russian joined the UFC in 2018 and lost his first fight for the promotion against Alistair Overeem. Pavlovich has won six in a row since, with all of those wins via knockout. His last contest was a TKO win over Curtis Blaydes in April.
Aspinall (13-3), ranked fourth, made his pro debut in 2013. Competing for BAMMA and Cage Warriors, the Manchester-born fighter joined the UFC in 2020 and is 6-1 with the promotion. Aspinall tore his MCL and meniscus against Blaydes in July 2022 when he planted his foot back on the canvas following a leg kick. He returned to action in July, beating Marcin Tybura via TKO.
The main event of UFC 295 was Jones vs. Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title, but Jones suffered an injury while in training. “Bones” will be out of action for eight months and is expected to fight Miocic around International Fight Week.
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Mackenzie Dern vs. Jessica Andrade
- Division/Weight: Strawweight
- Dern record: 13-3
- Andrade record: 24-12
- Belts at stake: N/A
Also on the card will be Mackenzie Dern vs. Jessica Andrade
Dern (13-3) is a former Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor with seven gold medals. She is also a multi-time medalist in submission grappling. The Portuguese-speaking fighter turned pro in 2016 and joined the UFC in 2018. She’s 8-3 in the octagon and 2-2 in her last four fights. Her previous contest was a unanimous decision win over Angela Hill in May.
Andrade (24-12) turned pro in 2011 and joined the UFC in 2013. She’s 15-10 in the octagon and holds the record for most bouts (25) in UFC women’s history. “Bate Estaca” beat Rose Namajunas to win the UFC strawweight title but lost it in her next fight against Zhang Weili. Since then, she has competed for gold multiple times and has given Hill a run for her money as an active fighter, already competing in three fights in 2023.
Matt Frevola vs. Benoit Saint-Denis
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Frevola record: 11-3-1
- Saint-Denis record: 12-1, 1 NC
- Belts at stake: N/A
In lightweight action, Matt Frevola faces Benoit Saint-Denis.
New York native Frevola (11-3-1) is a lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. He turned pro in 2014 for the World Series of Fighting and competed on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2017. “The Steamrolla” is 6-3-1 with the UFC and is on a three-fight win streak. His last fight was a TKO win against Drew Dober in May.
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Saint-Denis (12-1, 1 NC) was a member of France’s 1st Marine Infantry Paratroopers Regiment. He turned pro in 2019 and competed in Brave CF before joining the UFC in 2021. Losing his octagon debut, Saint-Denis has won four in a row since. His last fight was a TKO win against Thiago Moises in France two months ago.
Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Lopes record: 22-6
- Sabatini record: 18-4
- Belts at stake: N/A
Opening the main card will be Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini.
Lopes (22-6) turned pro in 2012. The Brazilian lost in his Dana White’s Contender Series debut in 2021 but returned to the UFC in 2023. He’s gone 1-1 in his last two contests, and last fought in August, beating Gavin Tucker via submission.
Sabatini (18-4) turned pro in 2014. The former two-time Cage Fury FC featherweight champion joined the UFC in 2021 and is 4-1 with the promotion. After losing against Damon Jackson in 2022, he recovered by beating Lucas Almeida in his last fight in June.
When is UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira?
UFC 295 is on November 11. The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET, with the prelims at 8 p.m. ET. The main card is at 10 p.m. ET. Prochazka and Pereira should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, November 11 | 6 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, November 11 | 3 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, November 12 | 11 p.m. BST | 1 a.m. BST | 3 a.m. BST | 5:15 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, November 12 | 8 a.m. AEST | 10 a.m. AEST | 12 p.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
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How to watch UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Saturday, November 11 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Saturday, November 11 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, November 12 | TNT Sports |
| Australia | Sunday, November 12 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira PPV price: How much does UFC 295 cost?
In the U.S., the UFC 295 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 295 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $134.98 for the UFC 295 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $134.98, then $109.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle |
$79.99, then $14.99/mo |
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