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Alex Pereira reacts to ‘Magic’ jibe from Jiri Prochazka pre-Fight at UFC 303: ‘Everybody has their own spirits’

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Ahead of their UFC 303 title fight rematch later this weekend, Alex Pereira has hit back at claims from opponent, Jiri Prochakza thet he is using “magic” and other shamanistic forces to his advantage in fights – claiming the Czech Republic native should find his own spirits.

Pereira, the current undisputed light heavyweight champion and a former middleweight titleholder, is slated to return this weekend in the main event of UFC 303 during International FIght Week – landing a rematch fight with Prochazka.

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Alex Pereira reacts to 'Magic' jibe from Jiri Prochazka pre-Fight at UFC 303: 'Everybody has their own spirits' 2

First taking on the former champion in November of last year, Pereira won the vacant light heavyweight throne at Madison Square Garden with a second round knockout win.