Pereira commented on scheduling a rematch with Prochazka

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira reacted to the announcement of his rematch with former titleholder Jiri Prochazka.

The day before it became known that the fight between the Brazilian and the Czech will be the main event of the UFC 303 tournament, which will take place on June 29 in Las Vegas.

"I know that this fight is coming very soon and there may be difficulties in preparing for it. But if there is one person who is capable of competing in this tournament, it's me. That is why I am one of the biggest names in the UFC. I'm taking risks that no other person is willing to take. But I have a feeling that my ancestors and spirits are backing me. I'm ready for anything," Peyrera wrote in X.

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