Jiri Prochazka recently opened up after his defeat to light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 303. The loss was a hard pill to swallow for Prochazka as he had previously been defeated by Pereira at UFC 295 as well. During the rematch, Prochazka seemed more cautious in his approach and eventually fell to a knockout in the second round.
In a post-fight video message, Prochazka expressed his appreciation for his fans, recognized Pereira’s talent, and highlighted the necessity to elevate his skills to remain competitive in the future.
Despite the setback, Prochazka has enjoyed a prosperous year financially, securing a substantial payout for his participation in UFC 303 and bagging a $300,000 bonus from UFC 300. While he might find himself in a holding pattern in the light heavyweight division until Pereira relinquishes the title, Prochazka seems resolute in his determination to grow and develop as a martial artist.
Alex Pereira also extended well wishes to Prochazka after their bout, wishing him a swift recovery and underscoring their mutual spiritual connection.
