JIŘÍ PROCHÁZKA

Jiří Procházka represents the Czech Republic in the light heavyweight division. Trained out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, the orthodox fighter gained early recognition as the inaugural Rizin light heavyweight king and a former GCF champion. He eventually secured the UFC light heavyweight title, becoming the first fighter from his nation to claim gold in the organization. Procházka relies on an aggressive approach rooted in Muay Thai, frequently utilizing his striking to earn knockout victories.

Heading into his appearance on October 14, 2023, the Czech athlete carries a professional mark of 29-3-1. His recent campaign features five consecutive triumphs. This streak includes a rear-naked choke victory against Glover Teixeira, followed by knockout wins over Dominick Reyes, Volkan Oezdemir, C. B. Dollaway, and Fábio Maldonado.