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Jahmahal Hill has fought the very best during his 11-fight run with MMA’s premier promotion. ‘Sweet Dreams’ knocked out Johnny Walker, Jimmy Crute, and Ovince St Preux en route to a light heavyweight title shot.

MMA News / HITC / November 11

Jiri Prochazka opens up on the mental duel he had with Alex Pereira at iconic UFC face-off

Few UFC moments have captured the crowd quite like the intense stare-down between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. The two light heavyweights have faced off twice in the Octagon, with Pereira coming out on top both times by TKO.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 9

Jiri Prochazka explains the game he played with rival Alex Pereira in legendary UFC faceoff

Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka might have had the greatest UFC stare-down of all time. The best light heavyweights in the world have crossed paths twice in the Octagon, with reigning UFC Champion Pereira TKO’ing Prochazka both times.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 2

Alex Pereira’s Jon Jones UFC White House Plans Forces Jiri Prochazka to Make Major Career Decision

Alex Pereira believes his destiny lies in the White House. The fight card is scheduled for June next year. To cement his legacy, he appears to have found a perfect dance partner: Jon Jones.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 28

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 28

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 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 / 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.

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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 / 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 / MMA Weekly / April 24

Jiri Prochazka knocks out YouTuber

A new craze has seemingly appeared, which sees UFC fighters share the cage with YouTubers for a sparring session. Now, fan-favorite Jiri Prochazka is the latest to get involved with the trend.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 24

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Predicting the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame class after Craig Piligian induction

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UFC fighter reveals how social media video led to his big knockout win

Alex Pereira successfully defended his light heavyweight championship at UFC 303 on Saturday night, and a clip that was shared on social media helped him formulate a strategy for the fight.