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Jiri Prochazka Confirms He’s Backup for Jan Blachowicz/Glover Teixeira

Surging UFC light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka will serve as the backup fighter to the upcoming Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira title fight at UFC 267, as he confirmed during a recent interview with LowKickMMA’s James Lynch. Prochazka is fresh off his dominant win over Dominick Reyes at UFC Vegas 25 earlier this year, in […]

Prochazka is fresh off his dominant win over Dominick Reyes at UFC Vegas 25 earlier this year, in which he completely overwhelmed the former two-time light heavyweight title challenger en route to a TKO victory. The former Rizin champion has been electric since signing with the UFC, with back-to-back finishes over Reyes and Volkan Oezdemir.

Prochazka has been on the sidelines ever since, as he awaits what can be presumed as the next shot at the light heavyweight title. During his sit-down with Lynch, Prochazka talked about what’s next for him.

“I’m still the backup plan for [Blachowicz vs. Teixeira],” Prochazka said. “Right now I’m prepared for that. I need to keep my weight down for this fight for the weigh-in and I’ll be there to see the fight live. Those are my potential next opponents, and I want to be ready for them.”

Blachowicz has been a dominant champion since earning the vacant belt over Reyes at UFC 253. Earlier this year, he showcased his elite grappling to stifle Israel Adesanya at UFC 259. Prochazka would present a unique problem for both Blachowicz and Teixeira, as his style is seen as uncommon in today’s MMA.

Prochazka has some of the toughest striking to figure out in the UFC’s light heavyweight division; constantly using his quick lateral movement to confuse his opposition. He also has a textbook personality of a martial artist, training at times in the forests of the Czech Republic and showing the poise of a fight-game veteran.

Prochazka has been the target of some of the top light heavyweight contenders as of late on social media, including Aleksandar Rakic. If he ends up getting a shot on short notice at UFC 267, Prochazka intends on making the most of the opportunity.

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Smith Says Teixeira Title Win Would Give Him & Other Fighters Hope

Anthony Smith says he’s backing former opponent Glover Teixeira to defeat Jan Blachowicz in their title bout taking place 30 October. Smith lost emphatically to Teixeira in May last year in what was perhaps the worst example of a delayed stoppage in re…

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Jan Blachowicz Refuses To Fight Ji?í Procházka Outside Of Europe

UFC light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz says a possible showdown with Ji?í Procházka must take place in Europe. The duo, who hail from the neighbouring European nations of Poland and Czechia respectively, seem almost destined to fight if Blachowicz …

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Jan Blachowicz Goes On Ninja Warrior Poland (Video)

Jan Blachowicz, the current UFC light heavyweight champion, took on Ninja Warrior Poland before he defends his belt at UFC 267. Ninja Warrior is a popular show that sees athletes go through an insane obstacle course and try to reach the end. It has bee…

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Jan Blachowicz No Longer Interested In Fight Against Jon Jones

Jan Blachowicz says he’s no longer intrigued by the thought of a fight against Jon Jones. Blachowicz was expected to challenge Jones for his light heavyweight title sometime in the summer of last year, after the former knocked out Corey Anderson in the first round last February. However, it was not meant to be, as […]

Jan Blachowicz says he’s no longer intrigued by the thought of a fight against Jon Jones.

Blachowicz was expected to challenge Jones for his light heavyweight title sometime in the summer of last year, after the former knocked out Corey Anderson in the first round last February. However, it was not meant to be, as Jones would instead relinquish his title in the hopes of moving up to the heavyweight division – a move that never came to fruition.

Instead, Blachowicz would face Dominick Reyes for the vacant title at UFC 253. he would once again prove victorious, this time earning a second-round stoppage to take his place atop the light heavyweight throne. Blachowicz would then pick up his first defense of his title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 259.

Still, the possibly of a fight against Jones has loomed large during his reign, with some feeling he hasn’t truly earned the title until he defeats the former champion. Blachowicz, however, said that while he once entertained the idea of welcoming Jones back to the octagon, the fight si one that no longer draws his interest (h/t MMA Fighting).

“I think Jon Jones, this conversation is over. It’s not making sense to talk about him anymore. I don’t know. Maybe he don’t fight anymore, anywhere at heavyweight or light heavyweight, I don’t think so. I don’t know what he’ll do. I forgot about him. You remind me about Jon Jones right now,” Blachowicz said.

“A half year ago, it would be a different way — ‘I have to beat him, I’ll find him somewhere and beat him.’ Like I said before but right now I don’t care about him. If he comes back, OK. If not, who cares.”

For now, Blachowicz will shift all his focus into the challenge ahead of him. He meets former title challenger Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC 267 on October 30.

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Blachowicz Says Jones “Conversation Is Over,” Doesn’t Think He’ll Return

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz says it doesn’t make sense to discuss Jon Jones anymore. The Pole doesn’t think “Bones” will return. Jones ruled over the light heavyweight division for years before vacating the belt in 2020 to pursue a move up to the heavyweight division. Following his departure, one man has taken up […]

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