Read about the unfinished business between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, their intense rivalry, and the potential for a trilogy fight. Get the latest updates on the Light Heavyweight division in UFC.
| Key Points |
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| Alex Pereira defeats Jiri Prochazka to become the quickest two-division champion in UFC history |
| Pereira calls out Israel Adesanya for a potential trilogy fight |
| Betting odds favor Adesanya in a potential rematch |
| Jamahal Hill’s injury opens the door for Prochazka |
The highly anticipated UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden marked another milestone in Alex Pereira’s UFC career. After winning the Middleweight title against his long-time rival Israel Adesanya, Pereira continued his dominance by defeating former 205-pound champion Jiri Prochazka to become the quickest fighter to hold two divisional titles in UFC history.
In a surprising turn of events, Pereira called out Adesanya once again, ignoring the current Light Heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill who was present at the event. This adds fuel to the fire of their intense rivalry, as they now stand at 3-1 in their series overall.
BetOnline.ag has already released odds for a potential Pereira vs Adesanya trilogy fight, with Pereira being the underdog at +155 (31/20) and Adesanya at -185 (20/37). Hill, on the other hand, is also considered an underdog with odds of +140 (7/5) against Pereira.
Pereira’s path to facing Prochazka came after Hill suffered a ruptured achilles tendon, which led to his absence from the octagon. Hill’s injury opened the door for Prochazka, who was originally destined for a title shot before his shoulder injury forced him to vacate the title.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Pereira vs Adesanya saga and the future of the Light Heavyweight division in UFC.
Summary
| Key Points |
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| Alex Pereira defeats Jiri Prochazka to become the quickest two-division champion in UFC history |
| Pereira calls out Israel Adesanya for a potential trilogy fight |
| Betting odds favor Adesanya in a potential rematch |
| Jamahal Hill’s injury opens the door for Prochazka |
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