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Jiri Prochazka is returning to the cage and he fears not who his opponent is. Prochazka and his unorthodox styles have puzzled many fighters inside the cage, mid-fight. One of them was Glover Teixeira and now, his student is about to go toe-to-toe against Prochazka.

This means Prochazka may have been read. Teixeira may have lost but his years of experience make him a brilliant coach to ‘Poatan‘. Will Alex Pereira have all the tools he’ll need to read Prochazka’s every move? Maybe. But does this take a toll on Prochazka’s mind? Here’s what the fighter had to say.

Jiri Prochazka on Pereira and Glover duo

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Prochazka is up for a match against Pereira at the heart of UFC 295. He is returning after a devastating shoulder injury but his samurai ways still reflect in his speech. He was recently in a conversation with former champ Michael Bisping where he opened up about the changes he’s made.

“He(Teixeira) can show him whatever,” Prochazka said. “But after the fight with Glover, I changed myself like totally. So that I’m a different style, like I upgrade my style to another level, and that’s what I want to show. That evolve of the style, that evolve of martial arts in me this Saturday.”
Prochazka is one of the most interesting fighters in the promotion right now. Especially after his shoulder recovery, things might just switch up fast. Pereira is known for his explosive powers but Prochazka’s focused concussive strikes might just be the antidote to ‘Poatan’.
Pereira on the other hand is preparing as well as he would prepare for any other fighter. He’s focused and certain that he’s going to deliver his best against his opponent. Even if he doesn’t have Prochazka’s approval, he’s going to come in guns blazing. But will they be able to entertain as much as the match that got canceled?

The canceled super-fight that had to be replaced

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Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic was going to be a mega event. Especially Jones’ belt and his legacy on the line at the same time. This could have been his last match and if he’d won, he would have probably retired. This can be said based on Jones’ messages to the fans over the last few months.

Also Read: Will Jon Jones’ absence affect UFC 295 numbers?

Now, after a terrible injury, Jones is out of commission for a while. The fight was called off very soon and Miocic and Jones were replaced by Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall. Another brilliant heavyweight fight but nothing compared to ‘Bones’ being in the cage one last time.

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Truly, a co-main event that could have outshined the main. Either way, who’s going to be your favorite fighter in the cage at UFC 295?

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