Jiri Prochazka
32-5-1
Light Heavyweight
About
The samurai of light heavyweight — a former champion whose all-action, all-or-nothing style makes him one of the most thrilling fighters in the world.
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Jiri Prochazka is the light heavyweight division's resident samurai — a wildly unorthodox striker whose all-or-nothing style has made him one of the most exciting fighters on the planet. He arrived from Japan's RIZIN with a knockout-heavy résumé and captured the UFC title in 2022 with a dramatic final-minute submission of Glover Teixeira in an instant classic.
After vacating the belt due to injury, he engaged in a defining rivalry with Alex Pereira, coming up short twice but continuing to deliver spectacular, chaotic performances. With a switch-stance, frantic-pace approach and a sincere samurai philosophy, Prochazka offers something no one else does, and fans love him for never taking the safe route.
Why fans love Prochazka
An utterly unique, high-risk style with knockout power, a fearless samurai mindset, and constant action. He fights like nothing is guaranteed past the next exchange.
