Jiri Prochazka is understandably unsatisfied with what happened at UFC 303 against Alex Pereira. The former champion lost to Alex Pereira for the second time in the short-notice matchup. He recently addressed the loss on Instagram making an interesting declaration.
Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira headlined the main event at UFC 303. It was a last-minute matchup after Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler was pulled out due to McGregor’s last-minute injury. Prochazka sent out a video on Instagram where he acknowledged the need for improvement and even addressed potential retirement.
Hello everyone – thank you for all your support. Thanks to you Alex for the fight. You was better. And only one thing goes on my mind, that I need to evolve to the next level, or don’t fight again. So simple, to be the strongest, this is the way. Thank you. See you in the gym.
Jiri Prochazka on Instagram
Poatan had a successful first round and even managed to drop the Czech fighter with the last punch of the first round. Subsequently, Pereira dropped Prochazka down with a brutal head kick right at the beginning of the second round. He followed it with a couple of punches on the ground before the referee intervened and stopped the fight. That marked the end of the much-awaited light heavyweight title rematch at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
They previously locked horns at UFC 295, competing for the vacant light heavyweight throne. ‘Poatan’ had similarly knocked down Prochazka in the second round and claimed the light heavyweight title. Having lost back-to-back against the champion, it is unlikely that we will see a trilogy fight anytime soon. Prochazka is likely up for medical suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission based on the nature of the knockout.
Fans react to Jiri Prochazka’s potential retirement announcement
Jiri Prochazka’s video caught the attention of fans on social media. Netizens went to the comment section to share their reaction to Prochazka’s statement about potential retirement. Here are some of the reactions from X:
Alex Pereira knocks out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 (via MMA Fighting)Ultimate humility from an absolute true warrior.
Thank you for stepping up on short notice to save this card @jiri_bjp 🙏🏻I would love to see you compete at 185lbs. I believe your unorthodox style and power wins you another championship🏆
— MMA Casuals (@MMA_CASUALS_) June 30, 2024
Ummmm Yiri, u understand this is just a sport right, and you get paid, pls take it easy, we wanna see u back in the octagon
— 𝓥𝓲𝓬 (@freshkaptain) June 30, 2024
Fasting in a hut 🛖 didn’t work, what’s the next trick for the evolution?
— Adnan Belushi (@adnanbelushi) June 30, 2024
Dont give up… Alex is today the greatest pound for pound of the world. No shame on what happened at the fight. Live to fight another day
— Paolo (@resumorn) June 30, 2024
You still have a lot more left inside you.
Alex Pereira is just a true specialist and that power is insane. You have nothing to be ashamed about. You’re a role model to many and truly implement what it means to be a true mixed martial artist.
I hope this isn’t it but whatever…
— LUDIS 🤜🫶 (@LudisCharta) June 30, 2024
Bro you look awkward only when you fight Alex. Everyone else you dominate with ease. You could beat up anyone but Alex it’s crazy he’s kyrptonite. Keep up the hard work champ.
— eatTHEbooks (@EatTheBooks23) June 30, 2024
Jamahal Hill could learn something from this. Great honesty Jiri! You will be back. Youre a warrior!
— SickydoesMMA (@SICKYDOESMMA) June 30, 2024
I think I know what the next improvement is. Your centerline is not stable while hitting and you cannot deliver your maximum power. Have a look into shutetsu to fix that 👊
— Memories from tomorrow (@memories2084) June 30, 2024
Thanks for saving the card on 2 weeks notice.
There wouldn’t have been an event without you
— #Ranbets (@RanboGG) June 30, 2024
how does bro not have a scratch on his face 😭?
— 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙭 (@basedinmatrix) June 30, 2024
Fans passionately reacted to the former champion stating that he might retire if he fails to improve. Some thanked Prochazka for stepping in on short notice to save the UFC 303 card. Others appreciated him for his humility and made comparisons to Jamahal Hill‘s statement after losing to Alex Pereira. One user even wrote that ‘Poatan’ may be Prochazka’s kryptonite. Fans urged ‘BJP’ not to give up stating that the former champ still has a lot to offer.
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