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Prochazka has stopped every UFC opponent with the exception Alex Pereira. The Czech star was finished in two title fights against Pereira. However, Prochazka doesn’t hold any grudges against Pereira. “BJP” isn’t hell bent on avenging his losses against Pereira. Prochazka took the losses in his stride, and wants to prove that he always comes back stronger.
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“I’m not pushing the UFC to give me Alex,” Prochazka told New York Post Sports. “I’m not obsessed with that. I’m not the guy who holds some bad emotions, like, ‘I have to defeat Alex Pereira. Til that time I won’t find calm.’ I really don’t care. Every fall down will strengthen your mind and spirit. And you have to come back and be the best.”
Prochazka (32-5) was knocked out by Pereira (13-3) the first time in a fight for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 295 in 2023. Pereira once again defended his title against Prochazka with a finish in their rematch at UFC 303 in 2024. Known for his come-from-behind victories, Prochazka has since rebounded with stoppage wins over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr.
Meanwhile, Pereira recently moved up to heavyweight after reclaiming his light heavyweight title from Magomed Ankalaev via knockout. Pereira is scheduled to fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at the UFC White House on June 14. Meanwhile, Prochazka is scheduled to trade leather with Carlos Ulberg (13-1) for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327 on Saturday at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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