UFC 303: 'Your Juju didn’t work' – Israel Adesanya makes fun of friend after Alex Pereira victory
Israel Adesanya was among the fight's observers during Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka's bout as UFC 303 delivered a main event with fans buzzing.
Adesanya, known for his charismatic personality, shared his hilarious reaction to the fight with friends on social media. While some fans speculated about "shamanic rituals" surrounding Pereira, Adesanya took a lighthearted approach.
After the knockout, he jokingly remarked, "Damn! That's bad. This card was cursed," before adding a playful jab at a friend who perhaps supported Prochazka, saying, "Your juju didn't work!"
The clip concluded with Adesanya and his friends sharing a laugh, highlighting the camaraderie within the MMA community.
Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the second round, claiming the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship.
Pereira, known for his devastating striking power, put on a dominant performance against the previously undefeated Prochazka.
His relentless pressure and powerful shots kept the Czech fighter on the back foot throughout the fight.
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Following the first round, Pereira landed a heavy punch that sent Prochazka reeling. The second round saw Pereira capitalise with a head kick, forcing referee Herb Dean to intervene and stop the fight after a flurry of punches. This explosive victory sparked discussions online, with many praising Pereira's skills.
Jiri Prochazka got knocked out so cold, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier had to beg the ref to stop the fight! Alex Pereira is a total and complete shamanic savage!#UFC303 pic.twitter.com/4Nu9eLWQtx
— Ejike Kanife (@AktivIngredient) June 30, 2024
Alex Pereira KNOCKED OUT Jiri Prochazka. with a Headkick he never saw coming. It is so perfectly timed, fast and VICIOUS you have to watch it at least 10 times to truly appreciate it. pic.twitter.com/b3Q4oGQ7vN
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 30, 2024