UFC 303 saw a powerful performance from Alex Pereira, who delivered a stunning knockout to Jiri Prochazka. Fans were glued to their seats as the fight took unexpected turns, with many believing there were ‘magical’ elements at play. Known as ‘The Czech Samurai’, Prochajka fell in the second round. This surprising result led to accusations of shamanic rituals that contributed to Pereira’s victory. However, Kamaru Usman stepped in to dispel these claims, saying that as formidable as Perera is, he was simply given the best chance to win.
Kamaru Osman Sets the Record Straight
Kamaru Usman insisted that Alex Pereira has proven time and time again to be one of the best lightweight fighters in the UFC. Despite having many short-lived fights, Pereira has always won except against Israel Adesanya. While some believe his winning streak is due to pre-fight rituals, Osman provided a reality check in a recent video. He argued that Pereira’s opponents were offering him an easy way to victory.
“That’s the easiest way to fight Alex Pereira. And this guy, it’s just standing there and kicking. And most everyone seems to be doing it. I’m not gonna say he is unstoppable in striking because Israel Adesanya has shown that yup he can be hurt, yup he can be stopped. He showed that so I wouldn’t say he’s unstoppable there. I am saying as much using the style of some of these guys. They give him a good chance to go out there and win like he did,” Usman explained.
Usman criticized the other fighters for not having a better strategy against Brazil. He acknowledged that Pereira took advantage of the opportunities presented to him, unlike Adesanya, who took a more effective approach and defeated Pereira at UFC 287
Adesanya Weighs Customs
Israel Adesanya also commented on UFC 303, including his take on the charges against Pereira. Watching fights with friends, Adesanaya jokingly addressed the references to dark rituals.
In the first round, Pereira landed powerful punches on Prochazka, proving resilient. In the second round, Pereira hit a high ball, hammering in the back, dropping Prochazka. This prompted Adesanya’s reaction: “Damn! That’s a bad thing. This letter is cursed.”
Adesanya scoffed at the ritual accusations, pointing at his friend David, “Your juju didn’t work”. David then mimicked a shamanic ritual, chanting ‘chama’ and mimicking Pereira’s bow and arrow pose. Despite the jokes, Pereira’s victory stood, and David jokingly accepted the blame for throwing the wrong feeling.
Dana White Endorsed Pereira
Alex Pereira ultimately won the incredible fight, drawing high praise from UFC president Dana White. White not only acknowledged Pereira’s impressive and consistent work throughout his UFC career but highlighted the fighter’s dedication and impact on the sport He highlighted Pereira’s pivotal role in the UFC’s comeback reinforced at critical times, as Pereira’s passionate and believable performances encourage fan engagement And he underlined how important it has been to keep it alive, White’s backing reflects Pereira’s high regard within the organization, cementing his status as a key player in the UFC.
