Alex Pereira is open to huge Jiri Prochazka trilogy after latter’s UFC 311 win
Alex Pereira has revealed that he’s open to the idea of battling Jiri Prochazka in a trilogy fight at some point in the future.
As we know, Alex Pereira is one of the most exciting fighters on the planet right now. He is the UFC light heavyweight champion, he’s a huge star, and he’s coming off the back of an incredible year in 2024 that saw him go 3-0. Now, as we look ahead to 2025, he’s wasting no time in getting back in the cage as he prepares to defend the strap once again. This time, he’ll come up against Magomed Ankalaev.
If he gets through Ankalaev, Alex Pereira will likely have Jiri Prochazka knocking at his door once again. Prochazka, who is 0-2 against ‘Poatan’, was able to finish Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 to inject some life back into his push for another world championship opportunity.
In an interview backstage, Alex Pereira made it crystal clear that he wouldn’t be against the idea of battling Jiri for a third time.
Alex Pereira open to Jiri Prochazka trilogy
“I’m ready to fight anybody,” Pereira told ESPN through a translator. “It doesn’t matter who it is.
“Right now, it’s Ankalaev’s time. I’m going to fight Ankalaev. But after this fight, if everything’s good, we’re going to give Jiri an opportunity as well. He said he wants it, he’s going to have it.”
Quotes via MMA Fighting
For Alex Pereira, his main focus right now is on Magomed Ankalaev. With that being said, if he can get past him, there’s no telling where this unbelievable run of form is going to end. The Brazilian is an absolute freak of nature and in many ways, it’s admirable that Prochazka is willing to walk into the lion’s den once more in an attempt to retrieve the gold.
