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Jiri Prochazka Reflects On UFC 303 Loss To Alex Pereira: ‘I Need To Evolve … or Don’t Fight Again’

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Photo: Instagram/Jiri Prochazka Jiri Prochazka knows what he must do to reach championship level again after his UFC 303 loss to Alex Pereira . Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) faced his second defeat to Pereira (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in less than eight months on Saturday. He was stopped in the second round of their light heavyweight title rematch at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, putting him in a tough spot in his division. It's a difficult situation for any fighter to be 0-2 against the current champion, and this is now Prochazka's reality. Photo: Instagram/Jiri Prochazka The former titleholder issued a statement after UFC 303, acknowledging that he needs to improve his skills if he wants to reach the top again. If he can't commit to that, he is considering retirement. "Hello everyone – thank you for all your support," Prochazka said in a statement on Instagram. "Thanks to you, Alex, for the fight. You were better. And only one thing goes on my mind, that I need

Ian Machado Garry Breaks Conor McGregor's Record at UFC 303

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Photo: Instagram/Ian Machado Garry In a thrilling fight at UFC 303, Ian Machado Garry defeated Michael 'Venom' Page , breaking a long-standing record held by Conor McGregor . Garry, now with an undefeated record of 15-0, has set a new benchmark for Irish fighters in the UFC. McGregor, a two-weight world champion, was the only Irish fighter to win multiple titles and had an impressive seven-fight win streak in the UFC. However, Garry's victory over Page marks his eighth UFC win, surpassing McGregor's record. Garry's journey to this point has been impressive. After a successful amateur career, he went 7-0 in Cage Warriors, winning their welterweight belt before joining the UFC in 2021. Photo: Instagram/Ian Machado Garry Since then, Garry has steadily climbed the welterweight rankings, defeating opponents like Jordan Williams, Darian Weeks, Gabe Green, Kenan Song, Daniel Rodriguez, Neil Magny, and Geoff Neal. Garry's confidence and ambition were on full display at

Brittney Griner's Heartfelt Moment With Caitlin Clark Brings Fans To Tears Ahead of WNBA Clash

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Photo: Instagram/Brittney Griner The WNBA is abuzz with anticipation as the Indiana Fever prepare to take on the Phoenix Mercury in a highly anticipated match this Sunday. It marks the first encounter of the season between Caitlin Clark and the Fever, facing off against Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner , and the Mercury, with this being their sole road meeting in 2024. Leading up to the game, all eyes were on a touching moment between Brittney Griner, the Mercury's center, and rookie Caitlin Clark. Just moments before tip-off, Griner approached Clark, following Taurasi, and warmly embraced the young player. Photo: Instagram/Brittney Griner The exchange, captured by user Vanshay Murdock and shared widely, highlighted the stark height difference between the two WNBA stars. Fans took to social media to express their emotions, with one writing, "BG like a giant compared to her I’m crying," reflecting on Griner's imposing stature next to Clark. Another fan exclaimed, "

Jake Paul Responds To Nico Ali Walsh's Claim About Rejected Fight Offer

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Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul Jake Paul has hit back at Nico Ali Walsh's claim that he turned down a big-money fight offer from Paul's team. After his recent victory, despite fighting with a dislocated shoulder, Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali's grandson, made a bold statement. He said, "I denied a multi-million dollar contract from MVP Promotions to fight Jake Paul. I'm fighting real fighters tonight. I'm not part of that circus league of boxing." Paul quickly responded on Twitter, saying, "Lol exactly. His whole point here works against him. I’ve been trying to fight this fraud and now he admitted he ducked me but calls me a circus act. Gifted a decision tonight because of his last name. Shake my head." Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul Nico Ali Walsh now has a record of 10-1, similar to Jake Paul's, although their paths in boxing are quite different. Any potential fight between them would be challenging as Paul weighs over 200 pounds, while Ali Walsh

Dana White Explains Hesitation On Alex Pereira Moving To Heavyweight

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Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira Alex Pereira has quickly made a name for himself in the UFC. After just seven fights, he became a two-division champion, holding titles in both light heavyweight and middleweight. Recently, he won against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, sparking discussions about him moving up to the heavyweight division. UFC CEO Dana White shared his thoughts at the UFC 303 post-fight press conference. He mentioned that shortly after Pereira's win, UFC commentator Joe Rogan , along with many fans, were eager to see Pereira compete in the heavyweight class. White praised Pereira's readiness and fighting spirit but expressed some reservations. He highlighted that the heavyweight division is currently busy, with interim champion Tom Aspinall set to fight Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in July. Additionally, Jon Jones is expected to fight Stipe Miocic later this year. Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira While Pereira could aim to fight the winners of these matches to become a th