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Jiri Prochazka vows to show Khamzat Chimaev ‘True power’ following call out for summer UFC clash

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka responded to comments made by Khamzat Chimaev about their time spent training together. Earlier this week, Chimaev appeared on The MMA Hour, calling out a litany of the roster from 170-205lbs. The 28-year-old would mention Prochazka by name, bringing up previous sparring sessions and would claim that he ‘beat’ […]

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka responded to comments made by Khamzat Chimaev about their time spent training together.

Earlier this week, Chimaev appeared on The MMA Hour, calling out a litany of the roster from 170-205lbs. The 28-year-old would mention Prochazka by name, bringing up previous sparring sessions and would claim that he ‘beat’ him on numerous occasions during their time together at AllStars MMA in Sweden.

When he was fighting Rizin and I was fighting Brave,” Khazmat Chimaev said about Jiri Prochazka. “We trained together in the gym. We sparred — hard sparring, and I won many rounds. I submit him many times, I beat him many times. He becomes a champ. Now I don’t know maybe it’s too bad fighters in this division [light heavyweight].”

Jiri Prochazka responds

In response, Prochazka took to social media to call out Chimaev, ultimately calling out the Chechen to a fight.

“Man, which person needs to speak again and again about this four years old information? Gym, inside information. Man, when we will meet next time in a cage, I will show you my true power, I will not it lightly. Don’t speak about others too much”, Prochazka said.

Chimaev would then post screenshots of DMs between him and Prochazka, agreeing to the proposition.

“See you soon boy. Respect. Let’s fight in Sweden, June or July”, said Chimaev. (H/T BJPenn.com)

While the idea of the matchup is a fun one, the likelihood of it being next is extremely slim. Prochazka is still recovering from a serious shoulder injury which ultimately forced him to vacate his light heavyweight title and no timetable has been discussed by either the UFC or Prochazka for an Octaton return.

As for Chimaev, it’s been six months since we have seen him compete, with little in terms of plans being set — in fact, it’s not clear which weight class Chimaev will be competing at next.

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Video – Jiri Prochazka tears off toenail while swimming in freezing lake ahead of UFC comeback

Jiri Prochazka is no stranger to odd training methods that can sometimes lead to the occasional oddball injury. Prochazka has made headlines for his highly unusual workouts which include punching a tree 500 times per day and locking himself in a dark room for three days without food to confront his ‘demons.’ Thus far, his […]

Jiri Prochazka is no stranger to odd training methods that can sometimes lead to the occasional oddball injury.

Prochazka has made headlines for his highly unusual workouts which include punching a tree 500 times per day and locking himself in a dark room for three days without food to confront his ‘demons.’ Thus far, his unusual methods have seemingly worked as ‘Denisa’ captured the UFC light heavyweight championship in a knockdown drag-out brawl with recently-retired Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 last year.

Unfortunately, Jiri Prochazka was forced to undergo shoulder surgery before his previously scheduled rematch with Teixeira at UFC 282. Refusing to hold up the division, Prochazka vacated the title, paving the way for Jamahal Hill to capture the crown with a spectacular five-round performance against Teixeira a month later at UFC 283.

Still recovering from surgery, Jiri Prochazka is still committed to his unique training regimen and as a result, has suffered another gnarly-looking injury. In a video clip posted by Twitter user @HookerStinky, ‘Denisa’ can be seen near a body of water that he was presumably swimming in before revealing that frostbite had caused the toenail on his big toe to detach. In a rather squeamish sight, Prochazka casually removes his toenail before gently placing it back on in the clip which you can see below.

You have been warned.

Jiri Prochazka Tears Off His Toenail After Going For a Swim

Appearing at UFC 285 earlier this month — front and center at the T-Mobile arena, Czech native, Prochazka shared a stare-down with the above-mentioned light heavyweight champion, Hill.

Whilst yet to book his return from a catastrophic shoulder injury, Prochazka, a former Rizin FF light heavyweight champion to boot, is expected to challenge undisputed gold holder, Hill, in his immediate return to active competition.

Jamahal Hill Gives Verdict On Fighting Jon Jones At HW, Intense Staredown With Ji?í Procházka

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Ji?í Procházka Answers If He Regrets Vacating The Light Heavyweight Title

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Ji?í Procházka has looked back on his decision to vacate the title late last year. In June 2022, Procházka completed a rapid ascension to the top of the 205-pound mountain, submitting the now-retired Glover Teixeir…

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Jiri Prochazka targets summer UFC return against Jamahal Hill: ‘I am the champion’

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is planning for a summer return to reclaim the throne he never lost Prochazka vacated his title late last year due to a gruesome shoulder injury sustained in training camp that needed surgery indefinitely. That fight camp was preparing him to make the first defense of his title in […]

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is planning for a summer return to reclaim the throne he never lost

Prochazka vacated his title late last year due to a gruesome shoulder injury sustained in training camp that needed surgery indefinitely. That fight camp was preparing him to make the first defense of his title in an immediate rematch opposing former champion Glover Teixeira.

Considering this horrible news, the UFC decided to make a three-round encounter between Magomed Ankalaev and former champion Jan Blachowicz a five-round vacant title fight at UFC 282.

Once that fight resulted in a draw, the UFC immediately booked former champion Glover Teixeira, the man Prochazka took the belt from, to fight then no. 7 ranked Jamahal Hill, who defeated him via unanimous decision to claim the UFC light-heavyweight championship last month at UFC 283.

Now that the UFC has a 205 lb champion accounted for, Prochazka eyes a summer return to challenge Hill for the title:

“I’m working on it. Right now, the main target is to be in full range with that shoulder, to have activated all the muscles around the shoulder, and still building the best conditioning in the game and still work on the movement.

“I’d like to be (back) this summer or the end of this summer. It doesn’t matter. I will watch how it goes, everything, and by that we can fight maybe earlier or maybe later. But I think this summer is real(istic) to be ready and to be the champion.

“There’s no regrets. There’s no regrets. I don’t regret nothing. Everything, what I did was necessary, even the injury. Everything has a reason, so I’m good with everything. I’m just happy with how everything went.

“When I will be back in full power, I will be the champion. I am the champion right now, but I will be on paper the champion and I’m looking forward to the next challenges.”

This is great to hear, the former champ will be ready by the current champs deadline.

So, it looks like the next light-heavyweight title fight we’ll get is Jamahal Hill versus Jiri Prochazka.

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Jamahal Hill Responds To Ji?í Procházka’s Return Timeline

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill is already looking ahead to his first defense of the gold later this year. Last month at UFC 283, ‘Sweet Hands’ got the better of former champion Glover Teixeira in a bloody main event war. The vi…

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