Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira ended the fight against Jon Jones with a knockout at just 2:15 of the first round in the main event of UFC 300.
Alex Pereira did the impossible by knocking out the legendary Jon Jones in the first round of the UFC 300 main event. The Brazilian used his signature left hand to end the champion's 15-fight winning streak.
Historic moment in the heavyweight division
The fight lasted only 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Pereira immediately went forward, attacking Jones' body, then landed a powerful left hook to the jaw.
I knew he couldn't handle my strength. It was only a matter of time.
— Алекс Перейра, чемпион UFC в тяжелом весе
What's next for Jones?
This is Jones' first early defeat in 12 years. He previously stated he might retire if he lost.
UFC has already announced the defense of Pereira's title against Tom Aspinall in July 2026.
This fight will definitely go down in history as one of the biggest heavyweight upsets.