When Jiri Was Honest vs. Alex Pereira

Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira squared off in a highly anticipated Light Heavyweight title bout at UFC 295. And through nearly two rounds the fight was living up to fan expectation. Until an unusual sequence happened when Pereira dropped Prochazka and seemingly knocked him out momentarily with additional elbows. Referee Marc Goddard would step in to end the fight but Jiri would attempt to continue fighting which created confusion. After the fight Prochazka would admit that he was hurt and Goddard made the right decision to end the fight. #alexpereira #jiriprochazka #shorts #ufc

[@hakr4751]

jiri is a chad, he literally looks like the chad meme he vacated his title when he knew he's gonna be out for a long time and never helf up te division, he admitted that the stoppage was right, and now he's already back to fighting contenders on the prelims of a ppv we need more fighters like him in the sport

[@ryanmckean8356]

Hill is exactly like that too

[@cq6976]

Ever seen him without a beard? Not a Chad 😞

[@hamza001_9]

Nah more like 🍍

[@Janintong]

​@@ryanmckean8356Hill was like that....until he got disrespectful after pereira fans commented "Chama" on his social media 😂😂

[@taylorgordon2696]

Well said 👏 Still was bad stoppage though 😆 idgaf

[@stonehowl]

I'm not surprised, Jiri is super honorable and a real warrior. So many fighters will complain about stoppages but Jiri's honesty is super refreshing

[@Chupacabra_4]

Bec he was out of u watch it from the angle Gilbert burns posted u see his whole body go completely limp from the elbows and that’s when the ref rushed in. The impact of him hitting the ground is what woke him back up but fight was already called off when the ref saw him go limp

[@miguelcastillo8801]

So many fighters... you mean Sean omiley? 🤣

[@Mauvaiseodeur]

​@@miguelcastillo8801i mean Salty loser Cheeto 😅 Boy really think his win over Suga wasn't a fluke, now blame Suga with parhetic excuse, he even was a sore loser when he lost against Cory 😂

[@dingdongspaghetti]

ive learned very quickly that people will say things like "most fighters aren't like this" when they have no clue what they're talking about, or feel like they need to prove why their favorite is more special than everyone else even though nobody cares anyway @@miguelcastillo8801

[@BadKarma-2K47]

Jiri did complain about the stoppage a couple of days after the fight

[@zayffon1325]

People need to recognize what Jiri means for the UFC and MMA as a whole. He is a consummate professional and true man who does nothing but give and give for the sport. Great fights, great attitude, great message.

[@Scarface_saiyan]

do you know what consummate means ?

[@zayffon1325]

@@Scarface_saiyan as a verb, it means to have sex. As an adjective, it means showing a high degree of skill. What’s your point

[@DontMessWithCaesar]

he is loser no champ fake samurai getting brain damage fighting prelims 😂😂😂

[@hopelfreyamikaelson9348]

@@DontMessWithCaesar🤡no one ask your opinion

[@societyreborn33]

​@@DontMessWithCaesarhe just starched a top contender in Rakic bro. WTH are you on about

[@tjgadner8896]

Jiri has my utmost respect, I hope he becomes champ again

[@DontMessWithCaesar]

never again 🙅‍♂️

[@tiagolourenco9793]

I also do want him to become champ again, just not against Pereira

[@krisbrag87]

Same here! And yes he definitely will be the champ again. He just had bad luck. He was winning that fight but he will come back

[@tdb4763]

He will always be the peoples champion ​@@DontMessWithCaesar

[@AltezzaGang15]

@@tiagolourenco9793he’s gonna be fighting Pereira again as he said he wants to fight again in the summer. The other possible contender in Ankalaev is making stupid demands like holding the division up half a year so they can fight in Abu Dhabi, no way they heed to it.

[@emanuelsantos5925]

To Jiri , his persona, his dignity and humility comes before his job, for these reasons a lot of people are becoming not only fans but learning about honesty.

[@eduardogm8236]

Only fans haha

[@SandunLabs]

@@eduardogm8236 :) bro

[@Jimwashere]

Refs are in there to protect the fighters not only from their opponents but also from themselves. Some guys are too tough for their own good.

[@JaySmit-yn7rx]

Well said. He even said himself that it was a good stoppage he was out but you know I will never stop I'll keep going. He's a warrior he has the heart of a fighter and a warrior so unless he is literally dead or permanently brain damaged and on the canvas snoring then this guy is going to keep fighting so the flash knocked out to him was just get right back up and go back at it. Obviously it was a flash knockout because he even thought it was the end of the round he didn't realize the fight was stopped so the moment that the fight was stopped is when he was slightly unconscious for however long and then he came back to but they had to explain to him that he was out in the fight was stopped that it was not just the end of the round.

[@iinork7474]

Jiri the man, we need more of these guys in UFC

[@hadiakmal9281]

You've got Gaethje, Porier, Holloway, all guys who dont complain and soldier on.

[@JohnnyVega-cc2rq]

Most fighters tend to be just rough and tough people, but Jiri is a true to life warrior who lives by a code of honor.

[@oliveiram54]

I’ll always root for Alex, he’s a real champion and I love his story. At the same time can’t help but really like and respect Jiri. He’s a true warrior

[@MegaLaban12345]

Jiri is a beast. Nothing but respect for him.

[@gracejoy3737]

Jiri doesn’t make excuses like Jamahal Hill. That’s why people like him.

[@christopher2013]

Jiri is the true definition of real MAN!

[@Robkinggozer]

Osu

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Yes a girly man ???!

[@triztenklk]

He has so much humility. The hardest thing to learn in mma.

[@triztenklk]

user-mk4or5yu9r the fact you find that funny shows you have none.

[@gunners4129]

Best part was that it shut up the commentators saying it was an early stoppage

[@zatoichimasseur6767]

It was though; Jimi was seconds away from koing perreita.

[@ajd_chew]

buddy ate that left hook and thought the round was over 😂

[@jaydenwilliams5770]

*Right hook*

[@gustavohc18]

​@@jaydenwilliams5770 It was a left that dropped him

[@jaydenwilliams5770]

​@gustavohc18 I see it now, right hook rocked him, then the left hook dropped him

[@yanmagno3]

It was over alright lol

[@reviews7732]

That left hook does let's people to time travel. 😅

[@Ryan-rl6sk]

Goddard still my favourite Referee. You can't hate the guy bro he's just protecting the fighter

[@alexandervaratharajah5669]

Marc Goddard is an exceptional referee. It is one of the most insanely tough and thankless jobs on a world stage. There is sometimes a matter of seconds before permanent brain damage and even death in these fights. The fact we have such talented referees to step in and stop the bout when the time is right is honestly amazing. Sure sometimes they may get it wrong. Fighters will say “let me go out in my shield” but that’s not the referees job. They want to see you go home to your family.

[@Luke_275]

I couldn’t agree more mate.

[@ashaybansod13]

Chad comments🎉

[@theymademepickaname1248]

Unless your name is Mario Yamasaki.

[@yeahtbh.161]

​@@theymademepickaname1248😂😂😂 if he dies, he dies.

[@quaz1moto241]

@@theymademepickaname1248 Mario "I wanted to let her be a warrior" Yamazaki

[@bruceleroy6551]

Jiri is my favorite LHW. Honor and integrity, and a beast with creative methods.

[@pu4e1]

He is that humble he did not even want to argue the decision. Fuck it off and moved on straight away focusing on whats next instead of lingering on the past.

[@RDrakee]

Jiri is absolute class. The opposite of Khamzat

[@photonganglol2413]

Why is khamzat in your mind rent free? 😂

[@Algojo]

Should've said Conor

[@babayaga6615]

Yep, can't wait to see Gourmet chenchen get his.

[@kp-rv3ui]

Bro is just going about his business thinking about Khamzat

[@nashbullet3213]

@@photonganglol2413So making an opinion about another fighter means he’s living in his head rent free?

[@ricardomachado6792]

This guy is humble, and it is a posture of true champion, all respect 🙏. Congratulations, Alex Poatan Pereira, he is a beast.

[@UDEMF]

This man is surely bigger than many winners

[@dyi620]

Jiri is honorable and deserves respect.

[@chaseh432]

I mean, when the fighter says it was a good stoppage and that he was out... what more do you want? Its pretty delusional to contradict the guy actually fighting.

[@austinv9964]

It's easy to say early stoppage when it's not there head getting punched in by Alex Pereira lol! I wouldn't want to take shots from that monster let alone take those shots with no defence because I am unconscious!

[@taylorgordon2696]

It’s just jiri being jiri. If he was stopped vs Reyes I guarantee he’d have the exact same energy. Watching it live I thought it was a little early, still feel the same now 🤷‍♂️ wasn’t terrible stoppage though, is what it is

[@eliasmartin9842]

It wasnt an early stoppage he was definitely out. Counterpoint, dude took a left hook flush from one of the deadliest strikers we’ve ever seen so he might not be 100% in the head when he got interviewed.

[@taylorgordon2696]

@@eliasmartin9842 commmmon just a little! That’s all I’m saying ? 😆

[@taylorgordon2696]

@@ericsoares6265 no, just the stupid up kick I think. I think it’s a valid point though but everyone got their opinions, I ain’t tooo passionate about this one 😆

[@rw8147]

Jiri is a legit decent guy.

[@TornAaPaRt]

Jiri is the man he's my favorite fighter. He'll be back and better then ever.

[@adabsurdum3314]

Gaethje and Prochazka my favs

[@JoShiestyy]

It would be a miracle if he comes back on a winning streak again, I’ve read that his shoulder injury is a career ender for most.

[@jamesbrowny9488]

@@adabsurdum3314 Gaethje still your favourite one.... He got smoked by holloway, damnnn. what a fight

[@adabsurdum3314]

@@jamesbrowny9488 awesome fight. Yip still love Gaethje. Holloway, has skills but fighting style too boring for my taste.

[@leanskii]

@@adabsurdum3314holloway is to boring for you ??

[@redlionplumbing]

Good stoppage. Referee has to protect fighters right then & when they are 20 years out of the cage.

[@Doehini]

Godard has never made a mistake ever

[@Marc-NZ]

When two honest people work together Jiri and Marc hands down.

[@shartslover123]

Jiri is a warrior through and through he is my favorite fighter not stylistically although I do enjoy his recklessness but just because of how great a human being he is

[@yhyhyh47]

goddard is ragemaxxing

[@surfghost9121]

Jiri is one of the coolest dudes in mma.

[@joeythomas79jt]

Two warriors and true honorable men I can't wait for number 2.

[@bounty1402]

Jiri is the real deal, a great fighter and a great man. I'd like to see a rematch with Pereira sooner or later.

[@NuffStuff777]

You got your wish sir.

[@bounty1402]

@@NuffStuff777 yep, but unfortunately for Alex this is a short notice fight

[@devincross325]

Absolutely love Goddard class act reff and always loved how honest Jiri was in this moment

[@thenatchgig4213]

Here after his win COME ON JIRIIIIIIIIII

[@DLO87]

Jiri is the man he's an honest warrior

[@Ragz.]

Jiri is the embodiment of a warrior. I fully agree the stoppage was good, but he was instantly ready to keep going

[@thefartmachine3017]

You know I wanted to say that was early, but jiri admitted he was out, and on top of that you can’t let a fighter sustain that many hits to the head, it’s just not right. Great ref stoppage!

[@Seanb33ee]

Bad stoppage. Jiri said later he could have kept fighting. Jiri makes come backs in all his fights. Then Goddard stops it when Alex falls in a sloppy mount that jiri could have reverse and scrambled out of. Jiri probably would have been ko but we don’t know and the past says he may of had a good chance.

[@verdugo7974]

​@@Seanb33ee You want Jiri tp end up like Jamahal Hill?

[@Seanb33ee]

@@verdugo7974 In the circumstance, for the belt and Jiri’s nature, you have to let Jiri fight just a little more. Jiri wants it and from history you know he is the king of turning things around so I would disagree with this stoppage. I would say 2 or 3 good unanswered shots or a sign of going out one more time then I’d call it, but I just say you have to let that play out I’m 50-50 whether Jiri scrambles and survives with his samurai instinct or if Pereira brutally ko’s him from mount. Securing all the control he needs from big ground and pound.

[@Seanb33ee]

@@verdugo7974 most likely would happen. But still…

[@adrianhotson5273]

Mark Goddard is one of the best mma refs there is and for jiri to back him up and says it was the right call is a noble thing, respect to jiri and I hope to see him make another title run.

[@ek1046]

Jiri will be champ. His attitude and how he handles things is immensely powerful when you combine that with his evolving skills and general day to day lifestyle. Dudes unique, among the most unique group.

[@RebeccaKenworthy]

Respect for Jiri's honesty in this situation

[@briankane460]

Jiri is my favorite fighter ,win or lose a humble warrior🎉

[@supersaiyan4rambo]

It was not early, jiri was out cold when the left hook hit him. Woke up when he hit the floor. He’s just such a warrior that he kept fighting. He prob could have survived and kept fighting if it wasn’t stopped, but he was taking a lot of damage while going in and out of consciousness. It was the right call.

[@seraphinagauld4100]

it was full mount and Jiri was gonna be in serious trouble with the full posture up ground and pound

[@verdugo7974]

Exactly. We dont want to see his head bounce off the canvas like Jamahal Hill.

[@kevivtawar7716]

He is a honorable warrior! No one can take that away from him

[@robcuaut8526]

Alex just avenging all the fight Glover lost 😅 this guy is some else !!!

[@nickyos8640]

Reffing is a such a difficult job. No one is going to recognize a great stoppage, but only give criticism on a bad stoppage. When a guy is on the brink of losing consciousness, you cant argue a stoppage. These reffs deserve respect

[@R0binah00d]

Class act from start to finish. Jiri is awesome and more people need to be like him.

[@Leopar525]

Good ref, both were honest and honorable

[@whothegoofball4838]

Goddard is one of the best refs in the game. We have to trust what he is doing is in the fighters best interests.

[@desitrigiani3310]

Jiri is insane, any time you tap like that even if it’s just to show respect and not a submission the fight should be stopped.

[@MrShoblang]

What happened? A pro fighter of all people should know in a fight the only time you tap in a fight is to submit. There's no other good reason to

[@hello1236096]

Are you even talking about this video? Where does he tap in this video

[@shrihariiyer7933]

?

[@joshuahartley2237]

Alex pereira deserves an apology from the stupid media who said it was too early this man thought the round ended when there wasn’t a bell

[@Don_Kee]

There's no bell in UFC lol

[@moaakum4442]

The reason jiri is respected He never complain N he is always in for fight✊✊✊ Always exciting to see his fight Respect 👊👊👊

[@hugo.nieves787]

Jiri is like Samurai Jack brought to life! Truly living by a code and also projecting it in life say so much about him. That loss was tough but he won the respect of so many!

[@Ohyou8one2]

Marc Godard is a top tier ref and would never question his stoppages.. he has been wrong rarely but it happens and it’s a tough pill but overall one of the best in the world!

[@AndrewCooperr]

I really fw Jiri. You can just tell he’s a solid dude, great fighter too.

[@DBenedini]

Pereira himself said he respected it a lot and admitted that although it was the easiest style for him to play, he felt a lot of anxiety about that match

[@edumalafaia11]

The rule is clear: when the fighter fall and grab the opponent legs he is very injured. When he cant defend his face agaisnt consecutives blows, he is SUPER injured

[@s66s46]

It was early stoppage, jiri was just being humble, he got back up instantly after the stoppage and didnt look gone at all

[@FdgIV99SpaceGhost]

Lol go watch it again

[@incarnationx903]

Wrong he went out then came back as it ended.

[@marguisil]

The only reason he got back up was because Pereira stood up and stopped hitting him

[@user-df4vw3il7t]

Good, honest guy...good decision on referee's part why allowing the fighter to go thru a unnecessary beating. Kudos to the referee!

[@christopherdunn3094]

Be like Jiri...don't make excuses.

[@ReikoX7]

Kudos to Jiri, when he is taken out he admits what happened. Not accusing referee for early stoppage.

[@chelseaultra9348]

JIRI IS ONE OF THE BEST MEN IN THIS SPORT ! TRUE WARRIOR SPIRIT ! HUMBLE AND HONEST ! TOP MAN 👏💪👌

[@adamboulton164]

Class is rare these days. Jiri has it.

[@Romanus-]

Jiri is an absolute madman. How can you not love watching this guy fight. Absolute savage

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

JIRI IS A FKN WARRIOR!!

[@ItsOnlyNiall]

Jiri is a real warrior. No two ways about it.

[@gustavowilkens6453]

right there, it is exactly at that moment that a man shows who he really is. Jiri shows how a man positions himself. all respect for him

[@TheBudolFighter]

definitely correct stoppage, Goddard stopped that fight before Alex could do some serious damage from the mount position

[@TheNickKerr]

Lmao bro got elbowed like 10 times in the side of his head right above the ear, but sure that wasn’t serious damage 😂😂 just bc it was to his brain 🧠

[@honorylealtad5596]

You are a casual, pereira was totally off balance. Prochazka was going to invert the position, pereira has 0 bjj, this foght was a robbery and prochazka was just acting humble

[@taylorgordon2696]

@@honorylealtad5596robbery? Common 😂 I agree bad stoppage but that ain’t Alex problem

[@mikemosley2948]

Nothing but excuses….. your fighter says it was a good stoppage and your going to come behind him after everyone’s seen him go Limp on the replay and make bs excuses? LAME 😂

[@honorylealtad5596]

@@mikemosley2948 it is not my fighter little fanboy, I dont even like prochazka. Casuals like you are turning this in soccer

[@Pirocharm]

The referee is happy he said that cuz he knows it is not his only similar mistake:))

[@downy_yoke4yt982]

Jiri still saying the ref was right show he's a good person

[@breakerrythangallday]

This is called integrity. There is not a great deal of it in the world, and for this guy to maintain his on that stage is genuinely impressive.

[@Higharcent]

Jiri was a real one for that

[@xXxTeeilxXx]

Regardless I think the stoppage was to early. Jiri is an honorable warrior who could never complain. He also has a great chin and if anyone can survive a hook from pereira ists probably him.

[@RolandSonofSteven]

EaRlY StOppAgE

[@inzamulahmed3235]

Jiri is such a good man guys❤❤❤❤

[@diegopineda3664]

That referee is a real pro

[@anthonybaez80]

Until he went on social media denying that he was out

[@unstoppable6047]

The ref stopped this at a appropriate time. He didnt pull alex back with him, he straight up fell from being so out of it. Good stoppage

[@jamesnicholas818]

I JUST noticed he did think it was the end of the round.. that was absolutely the right stoppage.

[@wezzco_br8169]

Even though I root for Poatan, I wouldn't be mad if he wins in a rematch. Guy is very respectful and very skilled.

[@crustybunz]

Jiri is a class act.

[@andreaspedersen64]

He is the best judge by far

[@joshblank1]

Sorry, it was called too early. Give a fighter a chance to wake up again, even a full second

[@TheRockisaBondMovie]

He gave him 3 seconds 😂

[@Draxxxthevamp]

Jiri is a great fighter, and was a great champion.

[@WebMastersFunkTrends]

Atitude louvável do Jiri.👏👏👏

[@jayanc2c]

Jiri is so respectful guy.. a man with principles

[@grantsmith6838]

Best ref ever on point everytime😊

[@caryschaffer3239]

What a honest man Jiri is! Most fighters would argue that til their last breath. Good for you Jiri. Honesty is the best policy...🥋...Very honorable...

[@bunmeng007]

Such a class act from Jiri

[@ItsOnlyNiall]

Jiri is a fuckin stud. No two ways about it. Guys a nutter..

[@luisfernandoriveropineda5298]

Thats a real man.

[@Sir_Zombie1ted]

This Jiri guy is doing a long-term investment in himself. Be savage not suicidal, fight but be thoughtful and when it doesn't feel right, quit. Health comes first because after competitions, life goes on and that is when a healthy version of yourself gets to live happily.

[@jjvanzyl3075]

He is quickly turning into my favourite mma fighter. Very few other fighters would have admitted to it being a good stoppage

[@dmb496]

Both fighters are models for the modern fight game!

[@Burlykim13]

Jiri is honourable and Marc Goddard is a phenomenal ref, arguably the best in current UFC, and absolutely top 3.

[@nimmha6708]

respectable. Him and Herb are good reffs.

[@obieplayz5255]

Jiri is Alex's only real competition, i look forward to their next fight

[@galapalafala]

Love watching Jiri

[@MiddleEast-4Ever]

I always knew Alex Pereira would finish Jiri as he wasnt the greatest who would never lose like some people thought.