Alex Poatan's victim reinforces his desire for a new UFC rematch: 'That's what I'm going for'

Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Jiri Prochazka want to face Alex Poatán for the third time in the UFC. The former champion has already been knocked out for the Pataxó on two occasions and, now, after accumulating two triumphs, he feels he is ready to try again.

In an interview with 'MMA Fighting', Jiri Prochazka made it clear that his desire is to have a new chance to face Alex Poatán and win the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg). However, the Czech stated that he is ready to face whoever is in the UFC's plans.

"Whatever the UFC wants to do. Right now, what I really want is to face Alex for the third time. I'm ready for whoever it is, but what I really think, and what I know right now, is that I'm ready to fight for the title. Ready to take that belt back to the Czech Republic, and that's what I'm going to achieve," he said. Jiri Prochazka.

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Jiri Prochazka watched the performance of Alex Poatán No. UFC 320 from the front row and, despite the difficulties the Brazilian had in the first fight against Magomed Ankalayev, the Samurai wasn't surprised by the devastating knockout in the rematch. The Czech claims he saw the spirit of each of the protagonists and knew it would be a different fight.

“No, no, I wasn't that surprised. Because when I saw Alex and saw how fit he was and how well his training was going… I saw Alex's spirit and I saw Ankalaev's spirit, and then I said to myself, 'Man, this is a different story than the last one.'… So, I'm happy that he won, but that's it.”

While Jiri Prochazka has eliminated some of the competition to face Alex Poatán, there is still an unprecedented challenge for the Brazilian in the light heavyweight division: Carlos Ulberg, training partner Israel adesanya. In addition to the New Zealander, Poatan also has his throne threatened by Khamzat Shimaev, middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), who is showing interest in moving up a category for a super fight.

Another factor that could hinder Prochazka's plans to face Poatan is the Brazilian's possible move up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg). The Pataxó fighter has already expressed interest in facing Jon Jones or fight for the belt against the winner of Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane, which are faced in the UFC 321.