New UFC Champ Jiri Prochazka Greeted by Raucous Throng in Native Czech Republic

Jiri Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) receives a Hero’s welcome in his hometown of Brno. He is the first UFC Champion from the Czech Republic in history. pic.twitter.com/EIh22iXfd6

— Paradigm Sports (@ParadigmSports) June 13, 2022

Jiri Prochazka’s UFC championship reign is a big deal in the Czech Republic.

The newly-crowned light heavyweight king returned to his hometown of Brno on Monday, where he was greeted by a rowdy throng of fans on hand to celebrate his achievement. Prochazka submitted Glover Teixeira at the 4:32 mark of Round 5 in the UFC 275 headliner to become the promotion’s first-ever champion from the Czech Republic.

Prochazka’s management, Paradigm Sports, shared footage of the scene via Twitter. The former Rizin title holder is in the midst of a 13-fight professional winning streak that includes 11 consecutive victories inside the distance.

A man of the people.@jiri_bjp pic.twitter.com/Qgu9AwU3Sz

— Paradigm Sports (@ParadigmSports) June 13, 2022

What a reception, hear that roar! @jiri_bjp pic.twitter.com/ZNdxHJ9eMj

— Paradigm Sports (@ParadigmSports) June 13, 2022