The Brazilian fighter’s spiritual prowess was acknowledged by the former middleweight champion, Joe Rogan, on a recent episode of the “JRE MMA Show.” This statement was similar to what former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka had previously said.

Regarding the whole Juju incident, are you aware of what Jiri said? That is accurate. Adesanya made reference to Prochazka’s claims that Pereira used shamanic sorcery when she added, “That’s real.”

The “Stylebender” compared his defeats to Pereira in the UFC to their earlier Glory kickboxing match, pointing out uncannily identical tendencies in both bouts.

“Look, the guy beat me in the world’s largest arena, Madison Square Garden, the same way he beat me in Brazil the last time I fought him in Miami,” Adesanya remarked.

“I was beating his a**, had him hurt at the end of the first round… and then he gets me in the last round,” he continued, going into further detail about how he appeared to be winning both fights before Pereira pulled off incredible victories.

Adesanya credited spiritual forces for Pereira’s remarkable ability to bounce back and reverse the tables.

“Whatever his spirit is, like his nation or his forefathers, they are praying for him. The manner he conducts himself. He continued, “There’s just something about him—he knows how to recover well.”

Adesanya mentioned his personal spiritual habits as well, including the fasting and prayers of his parents. He seemed to imply, though, that Pereira’s spiritual support might be advantageous.

Pereira, on the other hand, has not been phased by the claims of the paranormal. The Brazilian fighter asserts that everyone has spirits and that believing in them is a matter of personal preference.

He conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support he has received from his spirits throughout his martial arts career.

It’s evident that Adesanya and Pereira’s clashes are now more than simply physical as this most recent development gives a magical element to their already fierce rivalry. Now, the topic of who has a deeper spiritual connection has entered the equation.