Here is all you need to know about Jiri Prochazka along with his record and wife as he is all set to have his next fight this weekend at UFC 295
In this weekend’s UFC 295, Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira will square off. Following his loss of the middleweight title, Pereira hopes to win a title in a new division.
Jiri Prochazka bio, age, height, nickname, wife, record, ranking
After defeating Pereira’s ally, Glover Teixeira, Prochazka will seek to recapture the LHW belt he was forced to give up due to injuries.
Jiri Prochazka Pro MMA Record: 29-3-1. Height: 6′ 3″; Weight: 205 lbs. Reach: 80″; STANCE: Orthodox; DOB: Oct 14, 1992
Procházka’s nickname, “The Czech Samurai,” was given to him by fans and the media due to his distinctive style and popularity and he believes the nickname originated from his time fighting in Japan.
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Who is Jiri Prochazka?
Jiri Prochazka is a Czech professional mixed martial artist, was born on October 14, 1992 in Znojmo, Czechoslovakia. The 31-year-old is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and now fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Light Heavyweight division. The Czech stands 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) tall.
Who are Jiri Prochazka’s parents?
Jiri Prochazka was just six years old when he lost his father. There is no information about the names of his parents or siblings as of now.
A look at Jiri Prochazka’s career
Before Jiri Procházka entered high school, a friend showed him videos of Fedor Emelianenko, Mirko Filipovic, and kickboxer Ramon Dekkers, which was how he first became interested in mixed martial arts.
In April 2012, Procházka debuted in professional mixed martial arts (MMA) for the Gladiator Fighting Championship, which was the largest promotion in his home Czech Republic at the time. Shortly before defeating Evgeni Kondratov, Procházka inked a contract with the Rizin Fighting Federation.
On December 29, 2015, in the World Grand Prix 2015 – 100 kg competition at the Rizin FF’s inaugural event Saraba no Utake, Procházka made his professional debut against Satoshi Ishii.
In January 2020, Procházka committed to a UFC contract. On July 11, 2020, at UFC 251, he made his promotional debut against Volkan Oezdemir, a previous challenger for the UFC Light Heavyweight title.
Jiri Prochazka’s ranking
Jiri Prochazka is currently ranked No. 14 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings and No. 1 in UFC light heavyweight rankings.
Who is Jiri Prochazka dating?
Jiri Prochazka is actually single and unmarried. Nonetheless, there was a time in his life when he courted or dated Kamila Kordulíková, a lawyer; it appears that they dated for more than eight years as per the reports.
What is Jiri Prochazka’s net worth?
As of November 2023, Jiri Prochazka’s estimated net worth is $1 million.