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Jiri Prochazka explains why he rejects UFC End-of-Year Award
Jiri Prochazka has dismissed any suggestion that he was losing his fight against Khalil Rountree Jr., insisting he was always in control despite what the judges’ scorecards said.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Ex-UFC Champion Willing to Make Family Sacrifice for Title Shot in Emotional Confession
Teetering on the edges of the Light Heavyweight gold, Jiri Prochazka has come close to reclaiming the belt on multiple occasions, but hasn’t been successful.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 7
Jiri Prochazka Clarifies Carlos Ulberg Fight Talks as Return Timeline Emerges
Last year, Jiri Prochazka proved he is the light heavyweight king of comebacks by scoring a late third-round knockout against Khalil Rountree at UFC 320.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 5
Jiri Prochazka Makes Feelings Clear on Next UFC Fight
2025 was a fruitful year for Jiri Prochazka. ‘The Czech Samurai’ hit a wall in his UFC run when he came face-to-face with Alex Pereira back in November 2023.
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 / EssentiallySports / November 6
Jiri Prochazka Puts the UFC Roster to Shame With His Unbelievable Weight-Cutting Method
“When you’re cutting weight and you can’t eat or drink water, you don’t care about any material things… So I didn’t want to suffer anymore. I didn’t want to go through that,” explained former featherweight kingpin Ilia Topuria, revealing his reason for moving up to 155 after the severe toll it took on his body.
Jiri Prochazka explains why he once trained the same vombos for 24 straight hours
Jiri Prochazka’s unique approach to MMA has made him one of the sport’s most distinctive figures, and that extends to the way he prepares for fights. Prochazka got back on track at UFC 320, stopping Khalil Rountree Jr.
Jiri Prochazka Open to Middleweight Move, With One Big Caveat
Former light heavyweight champion and fan favourite, Jiri Prochazka is seemingly open to a move down in weight to 185lbs, middleweight, but only after he’s achieved his ultimate goal.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 4
Jiri Prochazka Reverses Middleweight Move Claim With New Clarification on Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones
Since making his way into the UFC in 2020, Jiri Prochazka has only lost twice, and that too, only against Alex Pereira. After the second loss, he regrouped with two impressive knockout wins.
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.
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 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 / 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 / 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 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.
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 / 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, 2025
Predicting the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame class after Craig Piligian induction
The UFC Hall of Fame 2025 class gained its first member with a respectful package at UFC 311.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 20, 2025
After sensational knockout win at UFC 311, what’s next for Jiri Prochazka?
This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 311, we saw an absolute war between two former light heavyweight champions. Jiri Prochazka (31-5-1) and Jamahal Hill (12-3, 1 NC) were both looking to get back on track after suffering losses against Alex Pereira in their last fights.
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