Jiri Prochazka is a fan-favorite fighter and has climbed to the top of the mountain despite being in the UFC for very little time. Prochazka fights in the light heavyweight division. Jiri was born in Czechoslovakia in the year 1992. The fighter has been competing professionally in mixed martial arts since the year 2012. Prochazka spent most of his career in the Japanese MMA promotion, Rizin. Prochazka was the inaugural light heavyweight champion in Rizin. After his amazing spell in the Japanese promotion, he signed with the UFC in the year 2019. After making his debut in 2020, only two years, and two fights later, the fighter was offered to fight for the title and he became the light heavyweight champ. Unfortunately had to vacate the title after a serious injury. The fighter is popular for his entertaining fighting style but also his personality. Czech Republic’s Prochazka has impressed his fans with his Samurai way of living life. Follow FirstSportz for the latest news on Jiri Prochazka.