Jiri Prochazka
UFC 2021–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 88.0
Scouting report
Wild angles, flying knees, and a samurai-inspired fighting philosophy propelled Jiri "BJP" Prochazka to capture the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in a war against Glover Teixeira. Born in Znojmo, Czech Republic, Prochazka's blitz is driven by an 89 Boxing power and a 79 Durability, allowing him to deliver comeback finishes.
Peak ratings
By edition
Former Rizin champion Prochazka made his UFC entrance across 2020 and 2021, knocking out Volkan Oezdemir in round two at UFC 251 on Fight Island and finishing Dominick Reyes with a spinning back-elbow knockout in a Fight of the Year clash in Las Vegas. His samurai movement, pressure, and knockout power are reflected in an 91 Boxing and 86 Kickboxing.
In June 2022 at UFC 275 in Singapore, Prochazka submitted Glover Teixeira with a fifth-round rear-naked choke to capture the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. After vacating the belt due to a shoulder injury, he returned to battle Alex Pereira twice and knocked out Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300. His finishing instincts and heart anchor his 92 Boxing and 87 Kickboxing.
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