Struggling a second profession loss in a single day to two-time foe, Alex Pereira in the primary occasion of UFC 303, former mild heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka has claimed he should “evolve” as a fighter after the shuddering loss, or take into account his future within the sport.
Prochazka, the present primary ranked mild heavyweight contender, headlined UFC 303 in a single day on short-notice in opposition to Sao Paulo favourite, Pereira, trying to avenge a previous November knockout loss to the previous two-weight champion final yr.
Nonetheless, dropped late within the first spherical with a buzzer-beating left hook, Prochazka managed to make his means again to his stool for the start of the second.
Despatched again to the canvas simply 13-seconds into the body, nonetheless, Prochazka was felled with an almighty excessive kick from Pereira – rendering him unconscious with a slew of follow-up floor strikes.
Jiri Prochazka vows to evolve or cease preventing after his UFC 303 loss
And sure seeing any likelihood of preventing Pereira once more gone with final night time’s loss – Prochazka admitted he should work his means again to the highest, with each Jamahal Hill, and Magomed Ankalaev staking their respective claims for a battle with the dominant kingpin.
“Howdy everybody, thanks for all of your assist,” Jiri Prochazka stated in a video posted on his official X account. “Due to you Alex (Pereira) for the battle, it was higher. Just one factor goes on my thoughts: that I must evolve, to the following degree, or don’t battle once more.”
“So it’s quite simple,” Jiri Prochazka continued. “To be the strongest, that is the best way. Thanks, see you within the gymnasium.
Majorly linked with a shocking heavyweight transfer in a bid to land a historic third Octagon crown, Pereira knowledgeable UFC color-commentator, Joe Rogan that he would love the possibility to make the divisional climb.
“I believe that’s in my future,” Alex Pereira stated of a heavyweight transfer following his devastating win at UFC 303. “You recognize, I stated that the final time I used to be right here [inside the Octagon]. There didn’t appear to be a number of curiosity within the group, however I’m right here, and I’m accessible and I do assume that’s in my future.”
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