- Jiří Procházka was the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
- Procházka holds an MMA record of 31 wins, five losses, and one draw.
- Procházka is coming off a third-round TKO win over Jamahal Hill at UFC 311.
Jiří Procházka returned to the win column when he defeated fellow former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill in their battle at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 with a third-round TKO finish inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
This latest triumph has allowed Procházka to remain a top contender in online sportsbooks whenever his UFC odds are present. Who will he face when he returns to action?
When Is Jiří Procházka’s Next Fight?
Procházka’s next opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s keen on facing the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira for the third time to avenge his two previous losses to him and potentially claim the 205-pound championship.
Jiří Procházka MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 31-5-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 27
- Wins by decision: 1
- Striking accuracy: 56%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.77
- Significant strikes absorbed: 5.40
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.38
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.38
- Significant strikes defense: 40%
- Takedown defense: 68%
- Knockdown average: 0.75
- Average fight time: 13:17
Jiří Procházka Notable Wins
Procházka has wins against Volkan Oezdemir (second-round knockout in July 2020), Dominick Reyes (second-round knockout in May 2021), Glover Teixeira (fifth-round submission in June 2022), Aleksander Rakic (second-round TKO in April 2024), and Hill.
Jiří Procházka UFC Earnings
Procházka’s UFC earnings are estimated at $2.3 million, including all his performance bonuses. This figure doesn’t include his earnings through sponsorships and endorsements.
Jiří Prochazka Team and Corner
Procházka originally trained at Jetsaam Gym in Brno-Vinohrady, Czech Republic, under the guidance of Martin Karaivanov and Jaroslav Hovezak, but in the build-up of his last fight against Glover Teixeira, Procházka had a camp in Fight Ready alongside Henry Cejudo.
Despite moving his training and preparation to Fight Ready MMA & Fitness Gym in Arizona, Procházka still has his Jetsaam Gym coaches and teammates accompanying him in his fights for his corner.
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