"Cancer is no match for a samurai" - UFC Reddit showers Jiri Prochazka fan with love as she cosplays his signature braid before losing hair to chemo

A fan of former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has drawn inspiration from his iconic hairstyle while battling cancer. The fan, who is undergoing chemotherapy, decided to replicate Prochazka’s distinctive look before losing her hair.

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Prochazka, known for his samurai persona and unconventional training methods, took inspiration from Mongkhon, a traditional headgear worn by Muay Thai fighters, for his hairstyle. The MMA community banded together on a Reddit thread to give wholesome reactions to the fan replicating the former UFC light heavyweight champion's look. They wrote:

"Cancer is no match for a samurai… YOU MUST DESTROY IT."

"Bet you she floors [Alex] Pereira in one round… Seriously tho, good luck OP, go kick cancers ass and get back here so we can make fun of you for supporting Jiri instead of a real champ like his duckness lord Jones of house Knee-kick."

"Imagining Joe saying “Oh, cancers hurt” right before you beat it. Best wishes!"

"DC chiming in with “It’s looking bad right now Joe. Cancer’s looking real bad now, I think it’s in trouble."

"You didn’t lose it to chemo, you’ve given it up temporarily to fight your ass off. We’re all backing you."

"I hope u 10-8 cancer."

Check out some of the best fan reactions below:

Fans react to Jiri Prochazka fan embracing his signature braid before chemo hair loss. [Screenshots from Reddit]

Prochazka made history at UFC 275 with a come-from-behind submission victory over Glover Teixeira to become the first-ever Czech UFC champion. He is currently preparing to face Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 in his first fight after the knockout loss to Alex Pereira in their rematch at UFC 303.

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Jamahal Hill claims he and Jiri Prochazka are not the same ahead of UFC 311

Jamahal Hill has made it clear that he and Jiri Prochazka are not on the same level ahead of their light heavyweight clash at UFC 311 on Jan. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. Both fighters lost to current champion Alex Pereira in 2024, but Hill insists his loss was a mere misstep, while Prochazka’s performances exposed deeper flaws.

Hill criticized Prochazka’s fighting style, accusing him of surviving fights rather than dominating them. He pointed out their contrasting records, emphasizing his ability to control opponents and secure decisive victories. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Hill said:

“Bro, are you kidding me? So we had the same opponent on our last [fights], right?... [In] your last performance, you got dominated. Dominated and knocked out. Completely shut down, completely exposed, and then got done bad, bro. You got did bad. I got caught, and you got dominated. There’s a huge difference. ... My man literally had your ponytail to the left. I hope you wear that same ponytail in L.A., so I can lean that motherf*cker to the left right back for you."

Check out Jamahal Hill's comments below (5:30):