Summary
Prochazka taunts after winning his UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After losing for the second time via knockout to Alex Poatán, Jiri Prochazka He turned things around in 2025. Last season, the Czech, as expected, put on fierce battles in the octagon and emerged victorious, knocking out his opponent. Jamahal hill e Khalil rountreeBecause she had to overcome a significant challenge, especially against the second opponent, 'Denisa' won the UFC's 'Comeback of the Year' award, but she also offered some criticism.
On his official 'X' account, Prochazka contested the award criteria, arguing that he was never at a disadvantage in the fight against Rountree. This reaction from the former UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) surprised fans and MMA professionals alike.
In the fight held in October, the athlete clearly got the worst of it against the American in the first two rounds and was shaken. Despite the scares, Jiri pressured Rountree in the third and final round and managed the knockout, consolidating the comeback. The encounter was so tense that it earned the Czech the performance and fight of the night bonuses. However, according to 'Samurai', there was no drama.
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“I’m grateful, and one more thing: it wasn’t a comeback. I watched that fight again two days ago, and here’s the result: I controlled my opponent throughout the entire fight. Even though he was successful several times with his techniques, I controlled the distance, the pace, and the accuracy of my strikes. Now it’s time to take a step forward and show that. Let’s go!” wrote the former UFC champion.
Prochazka's MMA CV
Jiri ProchazkaDenisa, 33, is one of the most aggressive, savage, and violent fighters in MMA. The Czech fighter began his career in the sport in 2012, stood out in Rizin, and debuted in the UFC in 2020. Competing in the light heavyweight division, 'Denisa' was champion in both the Asian and North American organizations.
Currently, the athlete is ranked first in his weight class in the UFC. In this discipline, Prochazka has built a record of 32 wins, 31 by stoppage (28 by knockout and three by submission), five losses, and one draw. His main victories were against... Aleksandar rakic, Dominick reyes, Glover Teixeira, Jamahal hill, Khalil rountree, Vadim nemkov e Volkan oezdemir.
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Appreciate it and one more thing.
It was not a comeback.
I watched that 2 days back, and here is my result.
I controlled my opponent all the fight.
Even if he was many times successful with his techniques, I controlled distance, rhythm and precision of hits.
Now is the time to make… https://t.co/TRBzgNpXj8— Jiri BJP Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) January 13, 2026
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