Jiri Prochazka’s recent knockout of Jamahal Hill is still being talked about by fans. With that win, Prochazka secured a title shot and is expected to face the winner of Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev. However, before the fight, Prochazka accused ‘Poatan’ of using black magic. In response, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira addressed Prochazka’s allegations about him using rituals and dark forces.
Pereira’s rise to UFC superstardom has been incredible, with multiple titles across weight classes. After their UFC 295 fight, Prochazka questioned Pereira’s integrity, accusing him of using voodoo, rituals, and black magic to enhance his skills. Prochazka recently doubled down on these claims during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. Ahead of his upcoming title defense at UFC 313, Pereira responded, saying:
“All respect to him, but I’m a god-fearing man. I have god in my heart. If we go and fight again… if he will put all of this to the side and just focus on fighting each other, I think we’ll give a much better fight to the crowd.”
Alex Pereira on Jiří Procházka's claims that he fights with voodoo or dark energy:
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 27, 2025
"All respect to him, but I'm a god-fearing man. I have god in my heart…
If we go and fight again… if he will put all of this to the side and just focus on fighting each other, I think we'll… pic.twitter.com/0WbSOv3V6s
Pereira has repeatedly denied any involvement with black magic or anything related to it. As of now, he’s set to headline UFC 311, where fans can expect more thrilling action as he steps back into the octagon.
Israel Adesanya Wants To End Rivalry With Alex Pereira, Open To Training Together Later
Adesanya and Alex Pereira have shared a long-standing rivalry from their Glory kickboxing days. However, things may be shifting, as there’s potential for them to train together in the future. Adesanya recently trained with his former rival Robert Whittaker and even collaborated on a YouTube video. In a recent interview, Adesanya spoke positively about Pereira but clarified that training together could happen someday. In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, the former middleweight champion Adesanya said:
“Eventually, but right now it’s not that time. …We still have guys like Carlos Ulberg in the trenches, getting ready for his next fight so he can become a No. 1 contender.”
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Israel Adesanya would absolutely train with AlexPereira in the future:
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) January 24, 2025
"Eventually, but right now it’s not that time. …We still have guys like Carlos Ulberg in the trenches, getting ready for his next fight so he can become a No. 1 contender."
(🎥 @DamonMartin) pic.twitter.com/lN7kjc2mOR
Adesanya confirmed he’s always praised Alex Pereira despite their rivalry. His recent comments about possibly training together have excited fans, though their intense rivalry remains a hot topic in the MMA world.
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