Alex Pereira explains decision to take UFC 303 short-notice fight: The spirits are with me [Video]

Alex Pereira saved UFC 300 by defending his light heavyweight title on short notice versus Jamahal Hill. Now, he steps up on even shorter notice to save UFC 303.

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are no longer headlining the International Fight Week show on June 29 in Las Vegas, so “Poatan” has agreed to rematch Jiri Prochazka in a 205-pound title defense at T-Mobile Arena on two weeks’ notice.

The Brazilian took to social media to explain why he decided to put his belt on the line and enter the cage for the fourth time in a span of 11 months.

“I understand that this fight is very close and there may be difficulties with the lead up time BUT if there is somebody that can make this happen it is me! POATAN!” Pereira wrote. “This is why I am one of the biggest names in the UFC Alex Pereira!!! I take risks …