Bulletproof mind! Jiri Prochazka opens his heart and reveals his sole purpose in the UFC.

Jiri Prochazka in victory over Khalil rountree. Photo: Reproduction/UFC News

Jiri Prochazka He claims to have only one purpose in life: to regain the UFC belt. After being stripped of the title due to an injury and suffering two defeats to... Alex Poatán In an attempt to reclaim the light heavyweight championship (up to 93 kg), the 'Czech Samurai' remains fully focused on bringing the trophy back to his country.

In an interview with Nova Sport TV, the Jiri Prochazka He made it clear that he sees winning the belt as the essence of his career. According to the former champion, his absolute focus is on victory, because winning is part of a fighter's nature and, according to him, that is the true meaning of his journey in the sport.

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“That’s obvious. We all know, I’ve been talking about this for a long time and I don’t want to exaggerate anything, I’m simply focused, I’m a fighter, and a fighter has to win. That’s your purpose, that’s the essence of your life. And the only thing that matters is bringing the belt to the Czech Republic. The UFC belt,” he said. Jiri Prochazka.

Jiri Prochazka may have another chance to fight for the UFC belt.

Jiri Prochazka before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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After being defeated by Alex Poatán by knockout in two attempts to regain the title, Jiri Prochazka He could get a new opportunity to fight for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg). This is because there are strong rumors that the Brazilian's next fight will be in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), a scenario that would open the way for the Czech to challenge for the title against him. Carlos Ulberg, the current number one contender in the category.

Jiri Prochazka is having a great time in the UFC

Despite only stepping into the octagon twice in the 2025 season, Prochazka drew attention for his impressive results. UFC 311, held in January, the Czech faced Jamahal hill and won by knockout in the third round. Following that, in UFC 320, measured forces with Khalil rountree And despite facing difficulties in the initial rounds, he knocked out his opponent again in the third round.