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Alex Pereira seemingly has no qualms about fighting in just over two weeks time at UFC 303 against Jiri Prochazka in a short-notice light heavyweight title rematch, claiming his “ancestors” will lead him into battle in Las Vegas.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion and the current light heavyweight kingpin, is slated to return on short-notice in a main event fight against Czech Republic star, Prochazka in just over two weeks – with the clash replacing the return of an injury-stricken, Conor McGregor.

First fighting Prochazka last November at Madison Square Garden, Pereira would turn in an impressive second round knockout win over the former undisputed titleholder, handing him his first promotional defeat to boot.

Alex Pereira confident ahead of UFC 303 fight with Jiri Prochazka

And commenting on his drafting in on short-notice to UFC 303 in a headlining capacity, Pereira who was in the process of carrying out seminars in a trip to Australia, held no qualms about fighting on short-notice.

“I understand that this fight [with Jiri Prochazka] is very close and there may be difficultes with the lead up time BUT if there is somebody that can make this happen it is me!” Alex Pereira posted on his official Instagram account. ‘POATAN!”

“This is why I am one of the biggest names in the UFC, Alex Pereira!” Alex Pereira continued. “I take risks that not one other person would be willing to take but I know I have my ancestors with me. The spirits are with me and I’m ready for it all.” 

As for McGregor, the former two-weight champion is set to be sidelined for at least two months according to reports, with a potential August or September return for the veteran Irish star already targeted.

Furthermore, while the nature of McGregor’s injury has yet to be disclosed, reports have also suggested the injury suffered was not “severe”.

Who wins at UFC 303 later this month: Alex Pereira or Jiri Prochazka?

Staking his claim for a return to the Octagon as soon as August later this summer, light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira has welcomed the chance to fight ‘Downunder’ at UFC 305 in Perth, amid continued links to a showdown against former champion, Jiri Prochazka.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion to boot, and the incumbent light heavyweight gold holder, has been sidelined for the last two months, most recently headlining UFC 300 as part of that monstrous card.

And taking main event honors, Sao Paulo knockout star, Pereira turned in a brutal opening round knockout win over former titleholder, Jamahal Hill – before aiming his bow at a return to fighting as soon as the tailend of this summer.

Alex Pereira eyes UFC 305 comeback in Australia

Welcoming the chance to score a re-run with Czech Republic star, Prochazka – who himself over the weekend confirmed he has signed a bout agreement to make his return to the Octagon, Brazilian favorite, Pereira has called his shot at an August outing in Perth, with the promotion set to host a UFC 305 pay-per-view card ‘Downunder’ again.

“That would be fantastic [fighting at UFC 305 in Australia], even more so now feeling the warmth from all the fans, the crowd and the good people,” Alex Pereria said during an interview with the Herald Sun. “Imagine me doing a fight here [in Australia], it makes me very happy.”

“It’s my third time in Australia, I was here when Anderson Silva fought (against Israel Adesanya), but I wasn’t the man I am now,” Alex Pereira continued. “I wasn’t known. Now, I can come back and train and work and I like it here, and I’m making new friends and contacts.” 

First drawing Prochazka in a short-notice main event at UFC 295 back in November at Madison Square Garden, former GLORY Kickboxing two-weight champion, Pereira scored a second round knockout win over the fan-favorite striker.

Would you like to see Alex Pereira headline UFC 305 this summer?

Undisputed light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira had reiterated plans to make his next defense of his crown in a title rematch against former gold holder, Jiri Prochazka – eyeing an August comeback to the UFC.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight gold holder and the incumbent light heavyweight titleholder, headlined UFC 300 back in April, successfully defending his title for the first time in a dominant first round knockout win over another former champion, Jamahal Hill.

Winning vacant 205lbs spoils back in November of last year at Madison Square Garden, Sao Paulo knockout artist, Pereira landed a second round knockout win over the previously mentioned, Prochazka at UFC 285, minting himself as a two-division just two years into his Octagon tenure.

Offered an October comeback at UFC 307 in the Middle East, Pereira immediately knocked back a showdown with surging Russian force, Magomed Ankalaev, insisting the contender must wait in line for a title clash, now that he calls the shots in the division.

And appearing at UFC 301 in his native Brazil last month, Pereira confirmed he was targeting a title re-run with Prochazka in his next outing in the promotion.

Alex Pereira confirms plans for August return to the UFC

Seated front and center overnight at UFC 302 in New Jersey, Pereira confirmed to Sportsnet reporter, Aaron Bronsteter that he still wants to fight Prochazka in a rematch next, before laying out plans to compete as soon as August.

“Spoke with light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and he told me that it looks like his next opponent will be Jiri Prochazka,” Bronsteter posted on his official X account. “He wants to return in August, but does not know which event the UFC has targeted.” 

While an August return to the Octagon seems to be Pereira’s ideal landing pad, speculation is rife that a middleweight title main event is still in the works for UFC 305 in Australia, in the form of a clash between Dricus du Plessis, and Israel Adesanya.

Who wins in a future title fight rematch: Alex Pereira or Jiri Prochazka?