“That was a knockout,” Jiri Prochazka admits he was knocked out in his fight against Dominick Reyes
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Jiri Prochazka
Jiří Procházka showcased his unique striking style against one of the best light-heavyweights in the world Dominick Reyes, he knocked him out with a spinning elbow but the way he was beating up Reyes was something to take notice of.
There were some moments in the fight where it looked like Jiri was hurt, and now he has openly admitted that it was indeed the case, on his appearance at “Believe You Me” Podcast, Jiri said, “The second situation that was the kick from the background to my head. That was a knockout. That was a knockout. And nobody knows that. “
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“For one or two seconds I was out, out, I was out. Where is his (Dominick Reyes) body to lean on him?” Prochazka joked. “Just to take some — one, two, three seconds to take a breath. Okay, where I am? Here? What now? “
We all know that Jiri is a serious believer of the spirit of Martial Arts, and the former Rizin champion takes no shame in admitting his flaws, and appreciating the skills of his opponent.
Jiri Prochazka is now the number 2 ranked light-heavyweight fighter in UFC
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With his impressive performance against Reyes, Prochazka is now number 2 ranked light-heavyweight in the UFC. Prochazka’s composure, stamina, and unusual style made is happen for him.
He called out the champ Jan Blachowicz after the fight, and he said that after defeating Glover Texeira he will be more than happy to face him, some fighters weren’t really happy with this.
Aleksandar Rakic is the number 3 ranked light-heavyweight, and he believes he deserves the title shot more than anybody and definitely more than Prochazka, he has challenged him for a fight, but we are yet to receive a response from Prochazka.
Suryansh Thakur
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