Jiri Prochazka News
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 explains why he’s still “grateful” despite vacating title and withdrawing from UFC 282
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2022
Jiri Prochazka has explained why he feels grateful despite having to vacate his UFC light heavyweight championship. Last week, it was announced that Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira will no longer be taking place at UFC 282. It was supposed to serve as the main event but instead, Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev will be contested for the belt.
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.
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.
Jiri Prochazka determined to put on "best performance" against Glover Teixeira at UFC 282: "I don't want to repeat those mistakes"
Josh Evanoff - November 21, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is determined to put forth a better showing against Glover Teixeira. In June in a clash in Singapore, the two 205-pound contenders went to war. In the main event of UFC 275, Prochazka and Teixeira put forth one of the best fights of the year. For five rounds, it was back-and-forth action, with each man having success.
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 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
UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has been getting to know his local USADA representative pretty well this year. According to a report from TSN reporter Aaron Bronsteter, Prochazka has been tested by USADA a shocking 24 times in the past month. That brings his 2022 test total to 51, which makes him the most tested athlete in the UFC this year by a long shot. Kamaru Usman and Manuel Kape are tied for second place with just 15 tests apiece.
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 praises Alexander Gustafsson ahead of "light heavyweight night" at UFC 282: "I think he’s still a very dangerous man"
Josh Evanoff - October 14, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka couldn’t be happier to return at UFC 282. ‘Denisa’ has been out of action since his headlining role with Glover Teixeira in June. In the main event of UFC 275 in Singapore, the two light heavyweights put on an incredible show. However, in the fifth round of the back-and-forth contest, Prochazka scored a shocking submission win.
Glover Teixeira plans to not be so "careless" in Jiri Prochazka rematch: "I'm going to be focused to not to fall into any traps"
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2022
Glover Teixeira is confident he will defeat Jiri Prochazka in the rematch after he made some careless mistakes in the first fight. Teixeira was looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time at UFC 275 when he fought Prochazka. Unfortnately, the fight did not go his way as he suffered a submission loss in the final minute in a bout that was going his way.
Jamahal Hill disappointed with Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira December booking: "It's what we expected, but damn"
Josh Evanoff - August 12, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill is unhappy with the current top of the division. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is fresh off a knockout victory over Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 59 last weekend. The win was his third finish in a row. Hill had previously scored first-round knockouts over Johnny Walker and Jimmy Crute.
Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2 set for UFC 282 in December
Josh Evanoff - August 11, 2022
It seems that UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will get his wish, and rematch Glover Teixeira. The two first squared off in the main event of UFC 275 in June. The bout was the Brazilian’s first title defense after capturing the light-heavyweight scrap in October 2021, with a win over Jan Blachowicz. Teixeira also teased his fight with Prochazka could be his last.
Jamahal Hill eyes future matchup with light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka: "I feel like I can take that fight"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2022
Jamahal Hill feels he’s ready for a matchup with UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is fresh off his knockout victory over Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 59. The win was his third in a row, with all coming the way of finish. Prior to his win on Saturday, Hill had secured knockouts of Johnny Walker and Jimmy Crute.
Daniel Cormier disapproves of Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2: "What about Jan Blachowicz?"
Josh Evanoff - July 14, 2022
Daniel Cormier doesn’t want to see Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira go again. Last month at UFC 275, the two light-heavyweights faced off in Singapore. The bout was a back-and-forth war. With the Brazilian winning on the cards, Prochazka secured a submission victory in the waning seconds of round five.