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Ex-Champion Jiri Prochazka welcomes vacant UFC title fight with Alex Pereira in return: ‘Who is next?’

Czech Republic favorite, Jiri Prochazka has reacted to the vacating of the undisputed light heavyweight championship of Jamahal Hill this week, wishing the Illinois native well in rehabilitation – as well as weighing up a return fight with fellow former champions, Jan Blachowicz, and Alex Pereira. Prochazka, a former undisputed light heavyweight champion, has been […]

Prochazka, a former undisputed light heavyweight champion, has been sidelined himself since headlining UFC 275 back in June of last year, striking divisional gold with a stunning fifth round win over Glover Teixeira, submitting the Brazilian with a rear-naked choke in Singapore.

Slated to defend the crown in an immediate title rematch with Teixeira at UFC 282 back in December of last year, a catastrophic shoulder injury forced the cancellation of the bout, with former Rizin FF champion, Jiri Prochazka electing to relinquish the title to boot.

However, this week, the 205 pound championship was left in limbo once more, with Hill officially announcing his decision to vacate the crown, after rupturing his achilles tendon in a pick-up basketball match during International Fight Week earlier this month.

In turn, fans have called for the inclusion of a vacant title between the above-mentioned duo of Blachowicz and Pereira – with the former light heavyweight and middleweight champion, respectively, fighting at UFC 291 later this month already.

Jiri Prochazka weighs up fights with Jan Blachowicz or Alex Pereira

Addressing Hill’s decision to vacate the throne, Prochazka, the current number one ranked contender, has wished the former well in his recovery, as well as weighing up his part in the ongoing title situation.

“Man, I’m so sorry, I was really looking forward to our fight,” Jiri Prochazka tweeted to Jamahal Hill. “I appreciate your release of the title. Only a person who has experienced this situation can appreciate such a thing. Who is next? Winner [of] (Jan) Blachowicz vs. (Alex) Pereira or…?”

@JamahalH Man, I'm so sorry, I was really looking forward to our Fight. I appreciate your release of the title. Only a person who has experienced this situation can appreciate such a thing.

Who is next?
winner Blachowicz X Pereira or ?#IAMTHECHAMPION ///\

— Jiri BJP Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) July 14, 2023

Jamahal Hill unsure UFC title fight with ex-Champion Jiri Prochazka happens: ‘It’s next man up now’

Expected to make a return to the Octagon potentially in September, current undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, Jamahal Hill has claimed that he has yet to hear from the promotion regarding a fight with former gold holder, Jiri Prochazka, casting doubt on a showdown between the two. Hill, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series […]

Hill, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series – has been sidelined since he landed the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 283 back in January, travelling to Brazil to secure a unanimous decision victory against former champion and common-foe, Glover Teixeira.

As for Prochazka, the Czech Republic native most recently featured in the main event of UFC 275 in Singapore last summer, landing a fifth round rallying submission win over then-champion, Teixeira – submitting the Brazilian with a rear-naked choke.

Expected to make his return in a title rematch with Teixeira at UFC 282 last December, Prochazka vacated the title after he suffered a catastrophic shoulder injury, sidelining him from active competition.

Jamahal Hill discusses potential fight with Jiri Prochazka this year

Tipped to return to the Octagon in a championship fight with Hill, Prochazka, according to the former, has yet to be identified as a definite challenger next, with the current champion welcoming all comers instead ahead of an expected September comeback.

“I heard the same thing y’all heard, summertime,” Jamahal Hill said of his next fight during an interview with The Schmo. “It’s still, where you at though? Where you at though? I mean, I haven’t heard anything. I was waiting for the call, I’m ready to go. At this point, it’s just, I don’t care, it’s next man up now. Whoever peaks their head out first, whoever separates themself from the pack, whoever solidifies [themselves] as the number one contender, whoever, the f*ck they [the UFC] send. It is what it is – send however, just give me a name. I don’t care who it is.”

“Hopefully is somewhere in September or October,” Jamahal Hill explained. “I really, really, really wouldn’t want to wait until those times, which now I don’t really have much of a choice But, I really don’t want to wait past that. I wanted to fight at least two more times this year as champion and I don’t know, bro – it’s not my timetable. I’m working on other people’s schedule right now. I’m ready to go. I’m ready to fight and just waiting for a name.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)

Jiri Prochazka confirms UFC 292 title fight with Jamahal Hill is unlikely: ‘August is still too early for me’

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka has all but ruled himself from a tentatively earmarked UFC 292 title fight with division champion, Jamahal Hill on August 19. in Boston, Massachusetts – confirming the timeline is likely too early for him, as he recovers from shoulder surgery. Prochazka, the current #1 ranked light heavyweight challenger, […]

Prochazka, the current #1 ranked light heavyweight challenger, has been sidelined from the Octagon since headlining UFC 275 back in June of last year in Singapore, where he captured the undisputed crown with a stunning fifth round rallying rear-naked choke submission win over common-foe, Glover Teixeira.

The Czech Republic native was scheduled to headline UFC 282 in December of last year against Teixeira in a title rematch with the Brazilian, however, was forced from the bout after suffering a catastrophic shoulder injury just weeks out from the fight. Prochazka elected to relinquish his light heavyweight title to boot.

As for Hill, the Illinois native minted himself as the light heavyweight title at the turn of the year in Brazil at UFC 283, defeating common-foe, Teixeira in a one-sided unanimous decision success.

Predicting a victory over Prochazka in an eventual fight, Dana White’s Contender Series product, Hill offered to fight the former as soon as August – at a planned UFC 292 pay-per-view event.

Jiri Prochazka confirms potential UFC 292 title fight is unlikely

However, despite initially outlining a potential August or September comeback, Jiri Prochazka has now revealed August would come too early for him to return to the Octagon.

“August is still early for me because, and I keep saying this, I don’t want to just come there healthy in the cage and go fight right away,” Jiri Prochazka said on the Fair Play Thinker podcast. I want to come into the cage with the fact that I’ve broken down my style and taken a step and I’m a step ahead in my fighting style, my career, my mindset, everything.” (H/T MMA Shorties)

Landing the Octagon back in 2020, Prochazka debuted with a knockout win over Volkan Oezdemir, before taking out multiple-time title challenger, Dominick Reyes with a stunning spinning back elbow KO in the pair’s championship-eliminator.

Report – Jiri Prochazka unlikely to make UFC 292 return against Jamahal Hill in August title fight

Targeting a September return to the Octagon following a devastating shoulder injury suffered in December of last year, former undisputed light heavyweight is unlikely to appear before that targeted date, despite reports linking the Czech Republic native to an August 19. return at UFC 292 in Boston, Massachusetts. Prochazka, the current #1 ranked light heavyweight […]

Prochazka, the current #1 ranked light heavyweight contender, has been sidelined since he headlined UFC 275 back in June of last year, scooping the undisputed division title with a stunning fifth round rear-naked choke submission win over former champion, Glover Teixeira.

And ahead of a slated UFC 282 title rematch with the Brazilian, Jiri Prochazka suffered a catastrophic shoulder injury, forcing him from the T-Mobile Arena headliner in December.

Electing to vacate his light heavyweight crown to boot, Jiri Prochazka now sees the championship belt held by Dana White’s Contender Series product, Jamahal Hill, with the Illinois native capturing gold back in January of this year at UFC 283 in Brazil with a one-sided unanimous decision win over common-foe, Teixeira.

Jamahal Hill predicted a one-sided beating of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 292 in August

And despite targeting a Boston clash with Prochazka before the close of this summer, the Czech Republic native is reportedly expected to miss out on a planned UFC 292 card in August.

“For all the talks swirling around Jamahal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka on August 19th in Boston, Jiri’s team has told Ariel Helwani that Jiri won’t be ready for August,” Meni Mayer tweeted. “Via The Ringer MMA Show.”

For all the talks swirling around Jamahal Hill vs Jiri Prochazka on August 19th at UFC 292, in Boston, Jiri's team has told Ariel Helwani that Jiri won't be ready for August

Via The Ringer MMA Show pic.twitter.com/7o9Mm2nijP

— Meni Mayer (@MayerMeni) May 11, 2023

In the midst of a stunning three-fight winning run since his move to the UFC back in 2020, Prochazka, a former Rizin FF light heavyweight champion to boot, landed in the Octagon with a second round KO of Volkan Oezdemir, before finishing former title challenger, Dominick Reyes with a spectacular spinning back-elbow knockout prior to capturing gold against Teixeira.

Jamahal Hill eyes UFC 292 clash with Jiri Prochazka in Boston: ‘I’m going to beat the dog sh*t out that man’

Expected to attempt his first defense of the undisputed light heavyweight championship later this summer in a long-awaited with former division champion, Jiri Prochazka, defending gold holder, Jamahal Hill now has a date in mind for their expected showdown. Hill, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series, became the first feature from the format to […]

Hill, a product of Dana White’s Contender Series, became the first feature from the format to strike gold under the UFC banner, securing a unanimous decision victory over common-foe and former undisputed champion, Glover Teixeira in their vacant title offing at UFC 283 in Brazi in January.

As for Czech Republic native, Prochazka, the former Rizin FF champion headlined UFC 275 back in June of last year against the above-mentioned, Teixeira, submitting the Minas Gerais native with a stunning, fifth round rear-naked choke – sans hooks in Singapore.

Suffering a debilitating shoulder injury ahead of a scheduled title defense and rematch with Teixeira back in December of last year, Prochazka elected to vacate his championship, in order to allow the division to carry on in his absence.

Jiri Prochazka eyes immediate title clash with Jamahal Hill in his UFC return

However, eyeing a return and immediate title fight with Hill in that comeback, Prochazka has been challenged to make an August 19. date by the Illinois native, who targets a UFC 292 return in Boston, Massachusetts.

“I don’t feel like it has to be a war,” Jamahal Hill said of a fight with Jiri Prochazka during an interview with MMA Junkie. “I feel like my skill level is vastly past that of his own. I feel like he’s a very physical dude. He’s strong, he’s got some natural physical attributes, but the skill and understanding on the level that I understand this sh*t? He’s not there.”

“I was just watching his fights the other day, he’s not that guy,” Jamahal Hill explained. “I can’t wait to get him in there. I truly can’t wait to get him in there so he can see what it’s like. It’s going to be funny. I’m going to beat the dog sh*t out [of] that man.”

EXCLUSIVE – Jiri Prochazka previews potential future UFC clash with Alex Pereira: ‘He’s very good’

Jiri Prochazka has heaped praise on former middleweight champion, Alex Pereira ahead of his move to the promotion’s light heavyweight ranks, as rumors continue to link the two former UFC champions to a future showdown. Prochazka, the current #1 ranked light heavyweight contender, has been sidelined from the Octagon since June of last year, suffering […]

Prochazka, the current #1 ranked light heavyweight contender, has been sidelined from the Octagon since June of last year, suffering a shoulder injury last December ahead of a championship rematch with former gold holder, Glover Teixeira.

As for Pereira, the former undisputed middleweight titleholder, slipped to #1 in the official division pule following UFC 287 earlier this month, dropping a second round knockout loss to Israel Adesanya in their championship rematch.

Previewing his expected Octagon return later this year, Czech Republic native, Jiri Prochazka confirmed his plans to fight potentially as soon as September, eyeing an immediate championship fight with newly-minted gold holder, Jamahal Hill.

Jiri Prochazka heaps praise on Alex Pereira

Slated to make his light heavyweight division debut later this annum, Pereira has been tipped to topple both Hill and Prochakza in pursuit of a second UFC championship belt. And Prochazka has so far sung the praises of the Sao Paulo striker in anticipation of a potential future pairing.

“Nice stand-up style guy,” Jiri Prochakza told LowKick MMA of Alex Pereira during a recent interview. “[He has] a lot of skills and I’m looking forward to seeing him in our division because he is high [level]. He’s very good for our division. Good feeling in his movement, good timing – I’m glad to see guys like him in our division because it’s a new opportunity to show the best from us, because he’s a good stand-upper, it’s something good in our division.”

“Alex (Pereira) is a good warrior, he has a very nice style,” Jiri Prochazka explained. “I like the style because it’s very simple, useful, and precise.”

Winning light heavyweight spoils back in June of last year in the main event of UFC 275, Prochazka submitted the above-mentioned, Teixeira with a fifth round rear-naked choke submission in Singapore.