Jiri Prochazka News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 19, 2025

An ex-foe of Alex Pereira isn’t surprised that “Poatan” regained the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by knocking Magomed Ankalaev out. Pereira had lost the 205-pound gold to Ankalaev back in March. He got his revenge in the main event of UFC 320. “Poatan” stopped Ankalaev quickly in the opening frame.

Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025

Former UFC title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. spoke for the first time since his KO loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320. Former UFC champion Jiri Prochazka scored one of the biggest highlights of UFC 320 when he knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr. with a left hook in their light heavyweight bout. In a back-and-forth war for as long as it lasted, Rountree was left in a pool of his own blood in a gruesome scene after an impressive showing in his last Octagon appearance.

Cole Shelton - October 6, 2025

Jiri Prochazka wasn’t pleased with Magomed Ankalaev and Ali Abdelaziz over their comments ahead of UFC 320. In the lead-up to UFC 320 and even before that, Ankalaev’s social media has aimed at Prochazka and other light heavyweight contenders. Although Alex Pereira has accused Ali Abdelaziz of writing them in the past, Prochazka wasn’t sure. So, he wanted to confront both of them during fight week.

Harry Kettle - October 5, 2025

UFC boss Dana White has reacted to the amazing third round between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr at UFC 320. Last night, Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr went to war on the main card of UFC 320. Following a strong first two rounds from Khalil in which he largely controlled the bout, Jiri was able to battle back in a big way in the third. He was clearly hurting Rountree Jr with several of his shots and finally, he put him out cold with a nasty shot towards the end of the round.

Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025

Tonight’s UFC 320 main card lineup features a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout featuring Khalil Rountree Jr. taking on Jiri Prochazka. Rountree (14-6 MMA) most recently competed at June’s UFC on ABC event, this where he earned a unanimous decision victory over former champ Jamahal Hill. That win was preceded by a loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 307.

Harry Kettle - October 4, 2025

Khalil Rountree Jr’s coach John Wood expects a violent fight for his student against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320. Tonight, Khalil Rountree Jr will go head to head with Jiri Prochazka. If he’s able to pick up the win, and do so in a decisive manner, there’s an excellent chance that he will earn a shot at either Magomed Ankalaev or Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship.

Cole Shelton - October 3, 2025

Jiri Prochazka plans to really pick his shots against Khalil Rountree at UFC 320. Prochazka has been vocal about improving his striking defense, but he also plans to be better offensively. Heading into his match-up against Rountree, Prochazka plans to be more patient and precise with his shots.

Harry Kettle - October 3, 2025

UFC sensation Jiri Prochazka has claimed that Carlos Ulberg wasn’t interested in fighting him once upon a time. On Saturday night, Jiri Prochazka faces one of the toughest tests of his career as he goes head to head with Khalil Rountree Jr at UFC 320. If he wins, there’s a good chance that he could go on to face the winner of the Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira main event.

Harry Kettle - September 30, 2025

UFC light heavyweight Dominick Reyes has been called slow by a former foe of his following his KO loss at UFC Perth. Last weekend at UFC Perth, Dominick Reyes battled Carlos Ulberg in the main event of the evening. It was expected to be a close affair between two of the very best at 205 pounds but instead, it was a fairly quick encounter with Ulberg managing to land the knockout blow.

Dylan Bowker - September 22, 2025

Jiri Prochazka will take on Khalil Rountree in the coming weeks, and someone who has previously trained with the former has broken down that bout. Martin Buday discussed this on Bowks Talking Bouts and referenced getting in work with Jiri Prochazka around this time last September at New Park Gym. When asked for his thoughts on the consequential contest in the light heavyweight hierarchy between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree at UFC 320, Buday said,

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2025

Could Alex Pereira miss out on the next UFC light heavyweight title fight? Pereira lost the 205-pound gold to Magomed Ankalaev back in March. “Poatan” struggled dealing with the forward pressure of Ankalaev, leading to a unanimous decision loss. Soon after the fight, a post on Pereira’s social media account surfaced. In the post, the account criticized the UFC, but he has since deleted the post and claimed he was hacked.

Harry Kettle - April 28, 2025

UFC star Jiri Prochazka has been called out by Zhang Mingyang, who picked up a nice win at UFC Kansas City last weekend. When you talk about warriors in the world of mixed martial arts, Jiri Prochazka defines that term better than most. He believes in the pure art that comes with being part of this sport, and it’s a testament to how he’s been able to grow throughout the course of his career. Now, following on from a TKO win over Jamahal Hill, many have been left to wonder what’s next for the Czech sensation.

Josh Evanoff - March 10, 2025

Jiri Prochazka has issued a heated response to UFC light-heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev. The Russian is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 313 on Saturday. There, Magomed Ankalaev finally challenged for light-heavyweight gold, facing the red-hot Alex Pereira. ‘Poatan’ entered the bout riding three-straight title defenses, last knocking out Khalil Rountree in October.

Cole Shelton - February 24, 2025

Jamahal Hill wishes the ref let him go out on his shield against Jiri Prochazka. Hill fought Prochazka in a pivotal light heavyweight bout at UFC 311 and it was Prochazka who won by third-round TKO. Hill got dropped twice and the ref stopped it after Prochazka landed some ground and pound.

Josh Evanoff - February 4, 2025

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka knows who he wants next. The ever-entertaining striker is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 311 last month. Back for the first time since being knocked out against Alex Pereira last summer, Jiri Prochazka met former champion Jamahal Hill. ‘Sweet Dreams’ had also been finished by ‘Poatan’ in his latest appearance, but was determined to earn a rematch with the Brazilian.

Harry Kettle - January 28, 2025

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has given his thoughts on Jiri Prochazka’s ‘black magic’ allegations. As we know, Alex Pereira is one of the scariest individuals in mixed martial arts. That extends to combat sports, really. Up to this point, one of his biggest rivals has been Jiri Prochazka – who he’s been able to defeat on two separate occasions.

Harry Kettle - January 20, 2025

UFC sensation Jiri Prochazka has hit back at those who continue to criticize his style following his win at UFC 311. Last weekend, Jiri Prochazka made a real statement against Jamahal Hill. He was able to get back in the win column in style, finishing Hill in the third round of their intense light heavyweight encounter at UFC 311.

Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 311 results, including the light heavyweight bout between Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka. Hill (12-3 MMA) will be competing for the first time since suffering a brutal first-round knockout loss at the hands of reigning 205lbs champion Alex Pereira last April at UFC 300 (see that here). Prior to that setback, ‘Sweet Dreams’ had put together a four-fight winning streak.