Prochazka Vs Pereira Party Almost Equals Alvarez Vs McGregor's Record
JAKARTA Alex Pereira won a new lightweight title on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.
The Brazilian-born man defeated the resistance of Jiri Prochazka (Republic Ceska) with only 4 minutes 8 seconds at UFC 295. Pereira's lawsuit made the opponent unmoved which led to TKO being rewarded.
Many people have been waiting for Pereira's journey. The light heavyweight belt becomes the second title in a year of Stone Hand.
Previously, Pereira had won in the middle class after defeating Israel Adesanya.
However, unfortunately in the rematch in April 2023, Pereira had to lose her middleweight belt after Adesanya managed to revans.
However, the presence of Alex Pereira remains a new phenomenon. After stealing a low light heavyweight belt after being released by Jamahal Hill, the 36-year-old fighter was named the fastest fighter to win two different division belts at the UFC.
Not only that, his debut when he moved up to the light heavyweight immediately won. Jan Blachowicz became a victim.
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As it turned out, the record made by Alex Pereira was not only about achievements in the octagon. The revenue score in the Prochazka vs Pereira fight almost matched Alvarez vs McGregor's record.
According to UFC records, the Prochazka vs Pereira party was witnessed live with a total audience reaching 19,039.
That amount generates the second highest gross income in UFC history, which is 12.4 million dollars or equivalent to Rp195.3 billion.
The first place was in Alvarez vs McGregor's party on November 12, 2016, which pocketed a gross revenue of 17.7 million dollars or around Rp. 278.7 billion.
Well, it's interesting that the Pereira party is ranked third in the most audience. The Adesa vs Pereira battle on November 12, 2022, earned USD 11.5 million gross income or around IDR 181.6 billion.
Madison Square Garden (MSG) is again a witness to the celebration of UFC anniversary. This year, when holding the Prochazka vs Pereira party on November 12, UFC also celebrated its 30th birthday.