Alex Pereira stops Jiri Prochazka in UFC rematch at White House event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Alex Pereira secured a victory over Jiri Prochazka with a head-kick in their rematch held at UFC 303 on June 14, 2026. The fight took place at the White House in Washington as a crucial title defense for Pereira, who stepped in on short notice after the original main event was canceled due to an injury to Conor McGregor. Pereira, who improved his record to 13-3 MMA and 10-2 UFC, is set to return to the octagon this Sunday against Ciryl Gane in an interim heavyweight title fight, aiming to become the first fighter to win three UFC belts across different divisions.
- •Pereira defeated Prochazka at UFC 303 on June 14, 2026.
- •The fight was held at the White House due to a scheduling conflict.
- •Pereira improves his MMA record to 13-3 and UFC record to 10-2.
- •Pereira will next face Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250.
- •He aims to become the first fighter to hold three titles in different divisions.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — UFC White House full fight: Alex Pereira stops Prochazka in rematch
"Watch Alex Pereira stop Jiri Prochazka with a head-kick in their rematch ahead of his return at Sunday's UFC Freedom 250.
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