Jiri Prochazka is the No. 2 ranked light heavyweight mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as of January 2025. He developed an interest in combat sports as a child and ventured into it at the age of 16. Prochazka trained in Muay Thai and won a national championship in 2011. He eventually shifted to professional mixed martial arts and made his debut in 2012.
Jiri Prochazka suffered his first defeat in the UFC at the hands of Alex Pereira at UFC 295; he has dominated most of the opponents he has faced in the promotion. He now has a professional record of 30 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw as of January 2025. Prochazka was on a 13-fight winning streak before losing to Pereira. He once again lost to Pereira at UFC 303 via a head-kick KO.
Jiri Prochazka's next fight - opponent, date, location
Jiri Prochazka's next fight is booked against the former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jamahal Hill on January 18, 2025, at UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, United States. The light heavyweight giants will lock horns for the main card of the pay-per-view event.
Stats | Jiri Prochazka | Jamahal Hill |
MMA Record | 30-5-1 | 12-2-0 (1NC) |
UFC Ranking (Light Heavyweight) | 2 | 3 |
Last Fight | Loss | Loss |
Nationality | Czech | American |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Reach | 80 in | 79 in |
Leg Reach | 45 in | 43.5 in |
Striking Accuracy | 55% | 54% |
Takedown Accuracy | 60% | 0% |
Takedown Defense | 68% | 73% |
Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 0 |
MMA Debut | 2012 | 2017 |
Jiri Prochazka's last fight
Jiri Prochazka, in his most recent showdown, locked horns with Alex Pereira in a rematch at UFC 303 on June 29, 2024. Prochazka lost the bout via a head kick followed by punches by Pereira.
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FAQs on Jiri Prochazka's next fight
A. He returned to the octagon at UFC 295 on November 11, 2023.
A. Jiri Prochazka's next fight is against Jamahal Hill on January 18, 2025.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 30 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw.
A. He faced Alex Pereira in his last showdown.
A. Jiri Prochazka competes in the light heavyweight division.