Jiri Prochazka Isn’t Complaining About Stoppage Loss to Alex Pereira
During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Jiri Prochazka admitted that he was out during Pereira’s barrage (h/t MMAJunkie).
“I think that in that end, it was right,” Prochazka said. “I was out, but you know I will never stop.
“F*ck, sh*t happened,” Prochazka said. “Doesn’t matter. For me, it’s big learn. Let’s work on that and be back stronger than ever. But now, thank you Alex. Thank you for this fight. Big learn for me from that fight. I’ll be back.”
Prochazka has followed that up with a video message on his Instagram account. He made it clear that he doesn’t have a problem with Marc Goddard’s decision to stop the fight.
“Marc Goddard was right, maybe 2, 3 more seconds and it would be on different way, but what happened, happened. I accept that.”
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“This is for me just a motivation, nothing else,” Prochazka said. “Marc Goddard was right. Maybe two, three more seconds and it would be a different way, but what happened, happened. I accept that. Watch me now. I’ll be back stronger than ever. Thank you for your support.”
Initially, the UFC commentary team felt Goddard could’ve given Prochazka more time to recover before stopping the fight. Upon further review, the crew changed their tune, agreeing with Goddard’s decision.
