Jiri Prochazka is set to compete for the UFC light-heavyweight title against ex-middleweight champion Alex Pereira for the vacant belt.
Prochazka, the UFC’s first-ever Czech champion, had to relinquish the title in 2022 due to an injury, and he is ready to make another bid for the gold at UFC 295, headlining against Brazilian Pereira.
Their fight was meant to be the co-main event at Madison Square Garden, but Jon Jones’s injury in October forced the cancellation of his heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic, prompting a reshuffle of the fight card.
The new co-main event will witness Britain’s Tom Aspinall taking on Russia’s Sergei Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight belt. The winner of this bout is expected to challenge Jones in 2024, potentially leaving former champ Miocic on the sidelines.
Here’s all you need to know.
When is UFC 295?
The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 11th at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The early prelims are set to begin at 11pm GMT (4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET), followed by the regular prelims at 1am GMT on Sunday, November 12th (6pm PT, 8pm CT, 9pm ET on Saturday). The main card is slated for 3am GMT on Sunday (8pm PT, 10pm CT, 11pm ET on Saturday).
How can I watch it?
The event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights. In the US, ESPN+ and the UFC’s Fight Pass will stream the action live.
If you’re traveling abroad and wish to watch the event, you may need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up includes deals on VPNs available in the market. Viewers using a VPN should ensure compliance with local regulations and their service provider’s terms.
Odds
Prochazka – 11/10; Pereira – 13/20
Pavlovich – 10/11; Aspinall – 10/11
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Full card (subject to change)
Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira (vacant light-heavyweight title)
Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall (interim heavyweight title)
Jessica Andrade vs Mackenzie Dern (women’s strawweight)
Matt Frevola vs Benoit Saint-Denis (lightweight)
Diego Lopes vs Pat Sabatini (featherweight)
Prelims
Steve Erceg vs Alessandro Costa (flyweight)
Tabatha Ricci vs Loopy Godinez (women’s strawweight)
Mateusz Rebecki vs Nurullo Aliev (lightweight)
Nadim Sadykhov vs Viacheslav Borschchev (lightweight)
Early prelims
Jared Gordon vs Mark Madsen (lightweight)
John Castaneda vs Kyung Ho Kang (bantamweight)
Joshua Van vs Kevin Borjas (flyweight)
Dennis Buzukja vs Jamall Emmers (featherweight)
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