LAS VEGAS – It seems to be like Jiri Prochazka’s loss to Alex Pereira gained’t have an effect on the best way Prochazka approaches the rematch this Saturday.
Regardless of getting stopped of their first outing in November, Prochazka plans to keep up the identical technique and recreation plan forward of UFC 303, which takes place at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old thinks he has the suitable thought within the struggle with “Poatan,” and it’s only a matter of maintaining his recreation slightly tighter.
“I noticed that struggle many instances, however I cannot change something,” Prochazka informed reporters at Wednesday’s UFC 303 media day. “I need to do the identical proper now, this Saturday. I need to do the identical, however a lot better. I need to be extra exact within the particulars, watch the calf kicks just a bit bit, and win, simply win.”
After their championship bout, Prochazka (30-4-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and Pereira (10-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) adopted up with wins in April at UFC 300, with Pereira stopping Jamahal Hill and Prochazka ending Aleksandar Rakic.
Some are already speculating that if Prochazka have been to get his hand raised on Saturday, the end result may arrange a trilogy for later this 12 months. Prochazka understands the urge for food for extra fights between the 2, however it isn’t one thing he desires to entertain in the mean time.
“Everyone desires the trilogy, however for me, it doesn’t matter,” Prochazka mentioned. “For me, proper now, I’m not fascinated with the trilogy, about who would be the subsequent opponent or no matter. Proper now, I’m right here to win this struggle. I’m right here to point out my greatest. I’m right here to grasp all of the features within the struggle, that’s all.”
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