Alex Pereira seemingly has no qualms about preventing in simply over two weeks time at UFC 303 towards Jiri Prochazka in a short-notice mild heavyweight title rematch, claiming his “ancestors” will lead him into battle in Las Vegas.
Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion and the present mild heavyweight kingpin, is slated to return on short-notice in a fundamental occasion combat towards Czech Republic star, Prochazka in simply over two weeks – with the conflict changing the return of an injury-stricken, Conor McGregor.
First preventing Prochazka final November at Madison Sq. Backyard, Pereira would flip in a powerful second spherical knockout win over the previous undisputed titleholder, handing him his first promotional defeat as well.
Alex Pereira assured forward of UFC 303 combat with Jiri Prochazka
And commenting on his drafting in on short-notice to UFC 303 in a headlining capability, Pereira who was within the means of finishing up seminars in a visit to Australia, held no qualms about preventing on short-notice.
“I perceive that this combat [with Jiri Prochazka] could be very shut and there could also be difficultes with the lead up time BUT if there may be anyone that may make this occur it’s me!” Alex Pereira posted on his official Instagram account. ‘POATAN!”
“Because of this I’m one of many greatest names within the UFC, Alex Pereira!” Alex Pereira continued. “I take dangers that not one different individual can be keen to take however I do know I’ve my ancestors with me. The spirits are with me and I’m prepared for all of it.”
As for McGregor, the previous two-weight champion is about to be sidelined for at the least two months in keeping with experiences, with a possible August or September return for the veteran Irish star already focused.
Moreover, whereas the character of McGregor’s damage has but to be disclosed, experiences have additionally urged the damage suffered was not “extreme”.
Who wins at UFC 303 later this month: Alex Pereira or Jiri Prochazka?