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Jiri Prochazka reacts to UFC 303 loss vs. Alex Pereira: ‘I need to evolve … or don’t fight again’
Jiri Prochazka understands what must occur if he ever desires to achieve the championship stage once more following his UFC 303 loss to Alex Pereira.
Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) suffered a second loss to Pereira (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in lower than eight months Saturday when he was dropped and stopped within the second spherical of the sunshine heavyweight title rematch at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas, placing him in a troublesome spot within the weight class.
It’s usually a difficult state of affairs for fighters who’re 0-2 towards the present champion of their division, and that’s now the truth for Prochazka.
The previous titleholder issued a press release within the aftermath of UFC 303, and acknowledge that development to his skillset is require if he desires to achieve the highest, and if he can’t decide to that, then retirement is in play.
“Good day everybody – thanks for all of your assist,” Prochazka in a press release on Instagram. “Due to you Alex for the struggle. You was higher. And just one factor goes on my thoughts, that I have to evolve to the subsequent stage, or don’t struggle once more. So easy, to be the strongest, that is the way in which. Thanks. See you within the gymnasium.”
Prochazka will seemingly face a medical suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Fee on the heels of the stoppage defeat.
The 31-year-old didn’t broaden any additional on what his future holds, nevertheless it’s clear he’s reflecting critically on what the consequence vs. Pereira means for his preventing future.
For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC 303.
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Jiri Prochazka – UFC 303 ceremonial weigh-ins
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MMA: UFC 303 – Pereira vs Prochazka
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) prepares to struggle Alex Pereira…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) prepares to struggle Alex Pereira (not pictured) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) prepares to struggle Jiri Prochazka…
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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MMA: UFC 303 – Pereira vs Prochazka
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Alex Pereira def. Jiri Prochazka, UFC 303 5 (Per)
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MMA: UFC 303 – Pereira vs Prochazka
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) fights Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves)…
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) is helped after shedding to…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) is helped after shedding to Alex Pereira (not pictured) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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MMA: UFC 303 – Pereira vs Prochazka
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) is helped after shedding to Alex Pereira (not pictured) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) reacts after shedding to Alex…
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) reacts after shedding to Alex Pereira (crimson gloves) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Alex Pereira def. Jiri Prochazka, UFC 303 Scorecard
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