Jiri Prochazka Eyes Three Potential Opponents for Next UFC Appearance
Jiri Prochazka isn’t looking beyond the Top 3 contenders at light heavyweight for his next fight.
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“I see three guys there who’s from Top 5 like [as a good] challenge for me,” Prochazka said on the "Overdogs with Mike Perry" podcast. “Because I don’t wait to fight other guys. There’s Alex, there is Ankalaev and third one is Jan Blachowicz. Because he showed a really nice performance against Alex too… This year I know I’m going to the top… Just give me an opponent and I want to show that I am the champion.”
👀Jiri Prochazka named the 3 fighters he wants to face next:
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) February 3, 2025
"Alex [Pereira], Ankalaev… and Jan Blachowicz because he showed a really nice performance against Alex."
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Blachowicz is one of only two UFC fighters to go the distance against Pereira, though the Pole ended up on the short side of a split decision in 2023. “Poatan” then went on to win the vacant title with a stoppage win over Prochazka. The Brazilian has since defended his title three times, which includes another stoppage win over Prochazka in their rematch last year. Meanwhile, Prochazka has alternated stoppage wins over Aleksandar Rakic and Jamahal Hill between his title losses.
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