Ben Askren thinks Jiri Prochazka’s head wasn’t in the precise house going into UFC 303.
Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) was knocked out by mild heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (11-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) of their title-rematch this previous Saturday at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas.
Within the lead-up to the combat, Prochazka pleaded with Pereira to not search religious assist from Shamans, and to combat in a pure and clear method. On his “Funky and the Champ” present with Daniel Cormier, Askren knew that mindset would result in Prochazka’s downfall.
“I hate it,” Askren stated of Prochazka’s ideas main into UFC 303. “For those who begin speaking like that, that could be a clear signal you’re going to get your ass kicked. For those who’re beginning to fear about witchcraft, no, you’re achieved. You’re not going to win.
“I stated, ‘Pay attention, if he’s worrying about witchcraft, that is going to be over fast. He’s going to get knocked out,’ and that’s what occurred. … Once you get that far, it’s a little bit too far. I stated it – I hate this. I hate the very fact he was serious about this type of stuff. If you concentrate on that kind of stuff, it’s in all probability over for you.”
Prochazka was visibly distraught after his second title loss to Pereira, prompting him to say that if he doesn’t evolve, he gained’t combat once more.
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