Jiri Prochazka News
Glover Teixeira plans to "go after" Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275: "It's going to be a war"
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
Glover Teixeira is expecting a very fan-friendly fight in the main event of UFC 275. Teixeira is looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time against Jiri Prochazka in an intriguing matchup. The champ is once again the betting underdog as many think the Czech fighter has the power to KO him, and the lone path to victory for Teixeira is on the ground. However, for the champ, he says he plans to go at Prochazka on the feet and is ready for a war.
Jiri Prochazka excited to fight "true warrior" Glover Teixeira, confident he will get the finish to become the champ: "I know it's my time"
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
Jiri Prochazka always knew he would eventually fight for the UFC light heavyweight title but admits this is sooner than he expected. Prochazka is the former RIZIN light heavyweight champion and signed with the UFC in 2020. He made his Octagon debut that July against Volkan Oezdemir, where he continued his win streak with a nasty KO. Jiri followed that up with another violent finish in his most recent effort, sleeping former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes in his first ever main event.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 81 with Jiri Prochazka, Alan Belcher, and Jack Della Maddalena
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
The 81st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 275 and BKFC Jackson 2. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event and the second-ranked light heavyweight Jiri Prochazka (2:03). BKFC heavyweight Alan Blecher then stops by (16:32). Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Jack Della Maddalena (37:28).
Jan Blachowicz seeks Jiří Procházka fight at stadium show in Poland: "60,000 people could be there"
Fernando Quiles - May 29, 2022
Jan Blachowicz thinks he and Jiří Procházka could fill up a stadium in Poland. Procházka is set to challenge Glover Teixeira for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on June 11. The title fight will be taking place at UFC 275 in Singapore.
Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka pushed back to UFC 275 in June
Chris Taylor - February 26, 2022
Glover Teixeira announced that his first title defense against Jiri Prochazka has been pushed back to UFC 275 in June. Teixeira (33-7 MMA) and Prochazka (28-3-1 MMA) were initially slated to collide on May 7th at UFC 274. However, the bout has now been pushed back to June for undisclosed reasons.
Jiri Prochazka shares his thoughts on Kamaru Usman possibly fighting at light heavyweight
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2022
UFC star Jiri Prochazka has given his thoughts on Kamaru Usman suggesting he was considering a move to light heavyweight. While it’s well-known that Kamaru Usman isn’t interested in fighting Israel Adesanya at middleweight, few could’ve expected that he’d entertain going all the way up to 205 pounds – but according to the man himself, that’s what he was contemplating when Jan Blachowicz was champion.
Jiri Prochazka issues statement after booking title fight with Glover Teixeira at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles - January 23, 2022
Jiri Prochazka is gunning for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and he’s making his intentions clear to Glover Teixeira. Teixeira vs. Prochazka has been set for UFC 274. The event will be taking place on May 7. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news.
Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka set for UFC 274
Chris Taylor - January 22, 2022
Light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira is set to make his first attempted title defense at UFC 274 against Jiri Prochazka. That news come courtesy of ESPN’s Brett Okamoto who reported the following on Twitter:
Jiri Prochazka denies being offered fight against "liar" Aleksandar Rakic
Adam D Martin - November 4, 2021
UFC light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka has denied being offered an upcoming fight against “liar” Aleksandar Rakic. Prochazka was the backup on Fight Island for the main event of UFC 268 between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira. While Blachowicz entered the fight as a big favorite to defend his UFC light heavyweight title, it was Teixeira who emerged as the champion. The common thinking is that Prochazka will be next in line to fight for the belt, but UFC president Dana White was non-committal to that when asked by the media following UFC 268. Because White hasn’t come out and 100 percent confirmed that Prochazka is next in line, there is the possibility now that Prochazka will have to fight Rakic instead.
Jiri Prochazka says his next fight is for the UFC title, explains why he turned down 'disrespectful' Aleksandar Rakic
Cole Shelton - October 29, 2021
Jiri Prochazka believes his next fight will be for UFC gold. Prochazka served as the backup fighter for the UFC 267 main event between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira. Although he was not needed as both men made weight, Prochazka believes his next fight is for the title, which is why he turned down Aleksandar Rakic.
Jiri Prochazka eager to be the backup fighter for the UFC 267 main event, so he 'can smell the energy of my opponents and their power'
Cole Shelton - October 26, 2021
Jiri Prochazka is excited to possibly be fighting for UFC gold on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. In the main event of UFC 267, Jan Blachowicz is set to defend his light heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira. When the fight was announced, it was rumored Prochazka would serve as the backup fighter, which he says he confirmed right away.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 56 with Jan Blachowicz, Jiri Prochazka, Volkan Oezdemir, and Marcin Tybura
Cole Shelton - October 26, 2021
The 56th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 267. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event and current UFC light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz (2:11). Next, second-ranked light heavyweight and the backup fighter for the main event, Jiri Prochazka (17:59) stops by. Eighth-ranked light heavyweight, Volkan Oezdemir (30:28) then comes on. Closing out the program is ninth-ranked heavyweight, Marcin Tybura (43:32).
Dominick Reyes opens up on loss to Jiri Prochazka: 'That was a wild, brutal fight'
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2021
Dominick Reyes has broken his silence on his loss to Jiri Prochazka. Back in May, Reyes suffered a brutal KO loss to Prochazka in one of the best fights of this year. It was his third loss in a row and since the fight, Reyes hasn’t spoken about it until he caught up with MMA reporter, James Lynch on Thursday to discuss the loss. He also revealed he has changed camps as he is now training at Xtreme Couture but is being cautious with his training as he still is healing his brain.
Jiri Prochazka responds to callout from UFC Vegas 38 winner Thiago Santos
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2021
Jiri Prochazka has responded to Thiago Santos suggesting that the two should meet in their next fight. Santos managed to get himself back in the win column last weekend as he managed to grind out a unanimous decision win over Johnny Walker. It may not have been the prettiest win he’s ever had, but a win is all that matters given the direction he was heading in.
Thiago Santos expresses interest in fighting Jiri Prochazka next: "He thinks his chin is stone. That's because he hasn't fought the hammer."
Chris Taylor - October 2, 2021
Thiago Santos is interested in fighting Jiri Prochazka next following his win over Johnny Walker in tonight’s UFC Vegas 38 event headliner. Santos (22-9 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest in hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. The former light heavyweight title challenger had suffered a unanimous decision loss to Aleksandar Rakic in his most previous effort at UFC 259.
Jiri Prochazka in phenomenal shape ahead of backup role in UFC 267 light heavyweight title fight (Photos)
Adam Martin - September 5, 2021
Jiri Prochazka is in phenomenal shape ahead of his backup role in the upcoming UFC 267 light heavyweight title fight. Prochazka joined the UFC last summer on Fight Island and picked up a beautiful knockout win over former title challenger Volkan Oezdemeir in his UFC debut. He then returned to the Octagon back in May and he finished Dominick Reyes in an amazing fight that won him both “Fight of the Night” and “Performance of the Night.” Despite Prochazka looking absolutely amazing so far in the UFC, the promotion already had Glover Teixeira as the No 1 contender at 205lbs and had to give him the title shot first. So the UFC booked light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz against Teixeira at UFC 267 in October. But just in case anything happens to either fighter, Prochazka has officially been named as the backup.
Jiri Prochazka wants to get back into the Octagon as soon as possible: "Ready to jump in"
Adam D Martin - June 21, 2021
UFC light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka says he wants to get back into the Octagon soon to continue his quest towards the 205lbs belt. Prochazka is coming off of back-to-back knockout wins over Dominick Reyes and Volkan Oezdemir to kick off his UFC career. The Czech Republic native has looked absolutely phenomenal so far in the UFC and it’s possible that he could even fight for the title in his next fight. But instead of sitting around and waiting for a title shot, it looks like Prochazka is hoping to get back into the cage soon so he can continue to solidify his UFC resume.
Jan Blachowicz says Jiri Prochazka should fight Aleksandar Rakic in No. 1 contender fight
Adam D Martin - June 18, 2021
UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz says that Jiri Prochazka should fight Aleksandar Rakic in No. 1 contender fight at 205lbs. Blachowicz takes on Glover Teixeira this fall at UFC 266 in his second light heavyweight title defense after getting the best of Israel Adesanya earlier this year at UFC 259. While we know that Teixeira is the next man in line to fight for the belt, after that, it’s hard to say who is next in line for the title. The smart money is on Prochazka, who has knocked out Volkan Oezdemir and Dominick Reyes in his first two UFC fights, but Rakic is 6-1 overall in the UFC and isn’t far back from the belt. Then there’s also Magomed Ankalaev, who is 6-1 overall in the Octagon, as well. Any of these three men could be a future Blachowicz foe.