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Jiri Prochazka gives damning assessment of Tom Aspinall eye poke controversy at UFC 321

Tom Aspinall continues to divide opinion amongst his fighting peers amid his eye poke fiasco surrounding UFC 321, with Jiri Prochazka now offering his two cents.

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Jiri Prochazka still planning future career move which could put him in elite company

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is still planning a shock future move, which could put him in rarified air. Earlier this month, the premier promotion returned to Las Vegas for another PPV, with UFC 320 headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.

MMA News / HITC / October 27

Jiri Prochazka reveals what the UFC may demand from Alex Pereira for Jon Jones superfight

Jiri Prochazka is still holding out hope for a third fight with Alex Pereira. Prochazka recently notched his second straight third-round knockout, rallying to stop Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 27

Jiri Prochazka comments on potential vacant UFC title fight that was pitched by Joe Rogan

UFC light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka is not ruling out a potential vacant title fight against a soaring contender. At the beginning of October, Jiri Prochazka scored his second win in a row when he came from behind to knockout Khalil Rountree Jr in a UFC 320 spectacle.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Jiri Prochazka sends message to Alex Pereira as he continues to chase Jon Jones super fight

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is still hopeful that he can secure a trilogy fight against Alex Pereira. Just a few weeks ago, Jiri Prochazka scored his second third round knockout win in a row when he came from behind to face plant Khalil Rountree Jr at UFC 320.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Jiri Prochazka offers expert breakdown and prediction of the UFC 321 main event

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has offered his expert opinion and prediction of the UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Alex Pereira showed something Jiri Prochazka had been waiting for at UFC 320… ‘Finally’

Jiri Prochazka liked what he saw from Alex Pereira in the latest pay-per-view main event. UFC 320 marked an incredibly successful night for ‘Poatan’, as he returned to the light heavyweight throne less than seven months after being unseated.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Former UFC champ boldly claims he would’ve bullied ‘weird’ Jiri Prochazka in his prime

Jiri Prochazka has only lost to Alex Pereira in his last 18 fights. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion made it back-to-back wins at UFC 320 earlier this month when he brutally knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / HITC / October 9

Carlos Ulberg slams Jiri Prochazka’s conduct after Alex Pereira’s win at UFC 320

Jiri Prochazka made sure he was visible cageside for the UFC 320 main event. He has lost to Alex Pereira twice, but his recent form has put him firmly back in the light heavyweight title picture.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Carlos Ulberg took issue with Jiri Prochazka’s conduct while watching Alex Pereira’s UFC 320 win

Jiri Prochazka made his presence known cageside for the UFC 320 main event. Despite two losses to Alex Pereira, Prochazka is well and truly back in the light heavyweight title conversation after his performance at this past Saturday’s pay-per-view.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Jamahal Hill announces he’ll be ‘out for some time’ but wants Jiri Prochazka rematch when he returns

The UFC light heavyweight division looks set to be without one former champion for the foreseeable future. Jamahal Hill watched on this past Saturday night as the title he briefly held was regained by the man who knocked him out in the main event of UFC 300.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 8

Jiri Prochazka Explains Reason Behind Emotional Reaction to Alex Pereira’s UFC 320 Win

The UFC light heavyweight division has experienced notable shifts recently, with several pivotal fights reshaping the competitive landscape. This comes after the highly anticipated UFC 320 card, which took place at the T-Mobile Arena.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Alex Pereira Re-enters P4P Race While Ankalaev and Prochazka Share Title Claim After UFC 320

Days have passed since UFC 320, yet its shockwaves still ripple through the MMA world. The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas set the stage for chaos, redemption, and legacy, delivering some of the year’s most unforgettable twists and upsets.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Israel Adesanya Snubs Jiri Prochazka as Alex Pereira’s Next Opponent

UFC 320 delivered fireworks inside the Octagon, but the drama wasn’t limited to the fights themselves. Alex Pereira reclaimed the light heavyweight title in 56 seconds, but not everyone was on the same page about what should come next.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Jiri Prochazka Reveals Real Reason for Crying After Alex Pereira Defeated Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320

At UFC 320, the emotions ran deeper than the bruises. While Alex Pereira‘s first-round TKO of Magomed Ankalaev stole the show, Jiri Prochazka, who is typically stoic and composed, became visibly emotional as he saw ‘Poatan’ reclaim the light heavyweight title.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 6

Khalil Rountree releases statement after UFC 320 knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka

After two rounds, Khalil Rountree looked to be well on his way to victory at UFC 320 until former champion Jiri Prochazka came from behind to score a knockout in the final round. The two fought on Saturday's pay-per-view main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 6

‘So close’… Khalil Rountree Jr. responds to jaw-dropping KO loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320

Khalil Rountree Jr. engaged in one of the best UFC fights of the year. UFC 320 was a massive event for the light heavyweight division. Not only did Alex Pereira regain his title from rival Magomed Ankalaev but his former challengers Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 5

UFC 320 Bonuses: Jiri Prochazka doubles up for $100K

The UFC 320 fight card on Saturday was headlined by two world title bouts. Light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev rematched former titleholder Alex Pereira in the fight card's main event.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Carlos Ulberg Has Ulterior Motives With Jiri Prochazka’s Next Fight After UFC 320

The UFC’s light heavyweight division hasn’t been this volatile or this intriguing for a while. Carlos Ulberg, the New Zealand powerhouse riding a nine-fight win streak, has carved a reputation as both a knockout artist and a patient hunter.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 4

Jiri Prochazka comes from behind to KO Khalil Rountree at UFC 320

Leading into the two title fights at the top of the UFC 320 fight card on Saturday was a light heavyweight bout between former champion Jiri Prochazka and former title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. Prochazka entered the fight ranked No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Does Jiri Prochazka Have Cancer? All About UFC Star’s Solidarity for Fan Ashly McGarity

It’s nothing new for a celebrity to be deeply affected by a fan’s story! During a 2023 visit to his hometown in Chechnya, Khamzat Chimaev was brought to tears after he spoke to a 10-year-old fan.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 3

UFC 320: Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Stats and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Walkaround Weight, and Rankings

When the lights go down at UFC 320, all eyes will be on the light heavyweight bout between former champion Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr. Set for October 4, 2025, at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, this is more than just another fight; it has the potential to shake up the division’s title picture.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 2

UFC 320 – Jiri Prochazka vs Khalil Rountree Jr: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 320 undercard delivers one of the most compelling light heavyweight matchups in recent memory as former champion Jiri Prochazka takes on surging contender and ex-title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. Prochazka (31-5-1) remains one of the most unorthodox and chaotic fighters in MMA.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 1

Khalil Rountree Hopes to Avoid War with Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320

Khalil Rountree is set for one of the biggest fights of his career when he meets former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320. The bout, set for the main card, carries massive stakes the winner could very well earn the next crack at the 205-pound title.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 1

Jiri Prochazka: Dominick Reyes 'Was Not Himself' in Loss to Carlos Ulberg

LAS VEGAS – Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka was left puzzled by Dominick Reyes’ performance in his latest setback. Reyes (15-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) entered UFC Fight Night 260 in Perth on a three-fight winning streak, but it all unraveled quickly against Carlos Ulberg (13-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC).

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 28

Potential light heavyweight matchups for Ulberg, Reyes

Potential light heavyweight matchups for Carlos Ulberg, Dominick Reyes after bout

The UFC matchmakers will be looking to make intriguing matchups after UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia. Here’s who the main event fighters, Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes, could be facing next.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 26

Khalil Rountree Eyes No. 1 Contender Status Ahead of UFC 320 Showdown with Jiri Prochazka

Khalil Rountree has stayed out of the spotlight during his UFC 320 training camp, and that was no accident. For the light heavyweight contender, silence equaled focus as he prepared for one of the biggest fights of his career.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 23

Dominick Reyes Eyes Jiri Prochazka Rematch at UFC White House Event

Former title challenger Dominick Reyes has his eyes on redemption and the perfect stage to achieve it. As he prepares to face Carlos Ulberg in the main event of UFC Fight Night 260 this Saturday in Perth, Australia, Reyes says his dream scenario is a rematch with Jiri Prochazka on the historic UFC White House card in June 2026.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 24