Jiri Prochazka News
Jamahal Hill hits back at critics who believe Jiri Prochazka is the legitimate light-heavyweight champion: "My man’s barely beat Glover"
Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2023
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill doesn’t want to hear any talk about Jiri Prochazka. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is fresh off his showdown with Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 last month. Despite heading into the Brazilian’s home country, Hill dominated. He wound up winning the bout via a lopsided unanimous decision, becoming champion in the process.
Jamahal Hill responds to Jiri Prochazka's callout: "Where you at though?"
Cole Shelton - January 25, 2023
Jamahal Hill has responded to Jiri Prochazka. Hill became the UFC’s new light heavyweight champion at UFC 283 when he beat Glover Teixeira by decision in Brazil. Of course, Prochazka was the champ – as he submitted Teixeira in June – but vacated the belt due to an injury.
Jiri Prochazka sends video message to Jamahal Hill following his title-earning win at UFC 283
Fernando Quiles - January 22, 2023
Jiri Prochazka has reacted to Jamahal Hill’s UFC Light Heavyweight Championship win. This past Saturday night, Hill competed against Glover Teixeira for the vacant 205-pound gold. Hill turned in a one-sided performance that earned him the unanimous decision victory and a piece of UFC hardware for the first time in his pro MMA career.
Jamahal Hill open to waiting for Jiri Prochazka as his first title defense if he beats Glover Teixeira at UFC 283: "I want that fight"
Cole Shelton - January 18, 2023
Jamahal Hill is hopeful Jiri Prochazka can return to action this summer. Prochazka was supposed to defend his light heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira in December but had to pull out of the fight and vacate the belt due to a major shoulder injury.
'You have to fight for your life' says Jiri Prochazka after being left unimpressed by Blachowicz vs Ankalaev
Andrew Whitelaw - December 20, 2022
Jiri Prochazka could only watch as Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev fought for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 282. The Czech was scheduled to compete in the main event and defend the strap in a rematch with Glover Teixeira. But ‘Denisa’ was forced to vacate the belt after suffering a chronic shoulder injury in the lead-up to the bout.
Jiri Prochazka explains how he injured his shoulder, says TJ Dillashaw impacted his decision to pull out of the fight
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2022
Jiri Prochazka says TJ Dillashaw influenced his decision to pull out of UFC 282. Prochazka was set to headline the card as he was looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time in a rematch with Glover Teixeira. Yet, just weeks before the fight, Prochazka suffered a shoulder injury that forced him out of the bout and vacated the belt. Now, he has detailed how the injury happened.
Jiri Prochazka reveals USADA visits are less frequent after vacating championship: "Thank you, please keep that"
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2022
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has had fewer visits from USADA recently. ‘Denisa’ has been out of action since June at UFC 275. In the main event in Singapore, Prochazka and then-light-heavyweight titleholder Glover Teixeira put on a show. While the contest was back and forth, it was the challenger who pulled off the win by fifth-round submission.
Dana White reveals the story behind Jiri Prochazka's injury and withdrawal from UFC 282: "It's crazy"
Josh Evanoff - December 7, 2022
UFC president Dana White has revealed the story behind Jiri Prochazka’s shoulder injury. ‘Denisa’ has been out of action since his fight with Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 in June. The two light-heavyweight contenders put on a show for the ages in Singapore. Trailing on the scorecards, it was Prochazka who emerged victorious by fifth-round submission.
Jiri Prochazka issues statement after withdrawing from UFC 282, vacating light heavyweight title: "I'll be back in six months and I'll take the title whoever holds it" "
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2022
Jiri Prochazka has issued a statement after withdrawing from UFC 282. It was revealed on Wednesday that Prochazka suffered a serious shoulder injury that forced him to pull out of his UFC 282 light heavyweight title fight against Glover Teixeira. He also vacated the light heavyweight title as he didn’t want to hold up the division and has now taken to Instagram to issue a lengthy statement.
Dana White details injury that forced Jiri Prochazka to withdraw from UFC 282 and vacate his title: “The worst shoulder injury the doctors have seen in UFC history”
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2022
Dana White has opened up on the injury that Jiri Prochazka has sustained. It was revealed on Wednesday that Prochazka has suffered a serious shoulder injury that saw him withdraw from his UFC 282 title fight against Glover Teixeira. He also decided to vacate the belt.
Jiri Prochazka vacates UFC light heavyweight title due to injury, Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev now headlines UFC 282
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2022
Jiri Prochazka is no longer the UFC’s light heavyweight champion. Prochazka was set to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time in the main event of UFC 282 against Glover Teixeira. It was an immediate rematch of their UFC 275 fight which Prochazka won by fifth-round submission.
Official main card lineup announced for UFC 282: ‘Prochazka vs. Teixeira 2’
Harry Kettle - November 22, 2022
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the main card for UFC 282, headlined by Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira 2. The final UFC pay-per-view of 2022 is almost upon us as the company signs off on another great year. From a financial standpoint, it was impressive – and when you look at the quality of the fights, it’s equally as memorable.
Bellator champion Vadim Nemkov reflects on 2015 loss to UFC champion Jiri Prochazka: "Maybe one day we'll cross paths and fight again"
Josh Evanoff - November 17, 2022
Bellator light-heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov could go for a rematch with UFC light-heavyweight titleholder Jiri Prochazka. The Russian is set to return tomorrow night at Bellator 288 against Corey Anderson. The bout will be a rematch of their first encounter from April, in the finals of Bellator’s light-heavyweight Grand Prix. In their first bout, ‘Overtime’ was dominating en route to a no-contest after a third-round headbutt.
Jiri Prochazka shoots down potential UFC super fight with Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
Jiri Prochazka doesn’t see a need in fighting Israel Adesanya. Although Prochazka and Adesanya are both set to defend their titles before the year is up, ‘The Last Stylebender’ has spoken about wanting to fight at light heavyweight again in the future. Of course, Adesanya headlined UFC 259 against Jan Blachowicz for the 205lbs title but lost by a decision.
Jiri Prochazka reveals he declined having Glover Teixeira rematch in Brazil
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2022
Jiri Prochazka reveals the UFC wanted his and Glover Teixeira’s rematch to take place in Brazil. Teixeira hails from Brazil and the promotion was returning to the country for the first time since 2020 in January for UFC 283. With that, the hope was the UFC would have Teixeira’s potential final fight in his home country.
Chael Sonnen believes Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2 is the most resisted rematch in UFC history: "It has not been discussed at all, but Jon Jones not being there was"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes there’s a big lack of excitement for Jiri Prochazka’s rematch with Glover Teixeira. The two light heavyweights met earlier this year in Singapore. In their main event at UFC 275, they put on an incredible show. However, it was Prochazka, who ended their ‘Fight of the Year’ encounter with a shocking fifth-round submission.
Jiri Prochazka drug tested by USADA over 20 times in the past month
Ryan Harkness - October 26, 2022
Jiri Prochazka reveals he recently spent three days in a dark room without food to prepare for Glover Teixeira rematch: "There you can work with your demons"
Josh Evanoff - October 18, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is willing to do anything to retain his gold. At UFC 282 in December, ‘Denisa’ is expected to meet Glover Teixeira in his first title defense. The bout will be a rematch of their ‘Fight of the Year’ contender in June. In that back-and-forth fight, Prochazka won the light-heavyweight championship by fifth-round submission.
Jiri Prochazka thrilled for the chance to avenge "worst performance" of his career against Glover Teixeira: "I want to show my best"
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is ready for his rematch with Glover Teixeira. ‘Denisa’ first faced the Brazilian in June in Singapore. In the main event of UFC 275, the two light heavyweights put on an incredible show. For five rounds, the champion and contender went back and forth.