Jiri Prochazka denies possibility of hunting down Alex Poatan: 'I hold no grudges'

Alex Poatán before fighting Jiri Prochazka (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

Jiri Prochazka does not hold grudges for past defeats. Alex Poatán In the UFC, the Czech fighter faced the Brazilian in two light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) title fights and was knocked out both times. Now, with a new title shot in hand, the 'samurai' downplays being focused on a rematch against the current champion.

In an interview with 'NY Post Sports', Prochazka indicated that he is not pressuring the UFC for a rematch against Poatan and reiterated that he is not obsessed with the fight. The former champion also highlighted that he doesn't usually hold grudges and sees defeats as part of the evolutionary process, believing that each setback contributes to mental and spiritual strengthening.

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“I’m not pressuring the UFC to give me Alex. I’m not obsessed with it. I’m not the type of guy to hold a grudge. Every takedown strengthens your mind and your spirit,” he said. Jiri Prochazka.

Alex Poatan vacates the belt to make UFC history.

Alex Poatán Entering the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Jiri Prochazka faces Carlos Ulberg in the main fight of UFC 327, in a fight valid for the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg). This happens because the then champion, Alex Poatán, decided to leave the position to move up a weight class and attempt an unprecedented triple championship in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

The Brazilian has a match scheduled against Cyryl Gane in the main event of UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June 14th.