Jiri Prochazka on learning from mistakes and why he is leaning towards Evloev and Yan at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is leaving no stone unturned as he sweats it out in Thailand, training for his UFC return in Doha next month. Prochazka takes on up-and-coming contender Navajo Stirling in UFC Fight Night on November 21 in Doha, in what will be the promotion's second visit to Qatar. Czech Republic’s Prochazka has a point to prove. He is making a comeback after…
Jiri Prochazka, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, is preparing for his return to fighting after a disappointing loss in April. The 34-year-old Czech Republic fighter will take on Navajo Stirling in UFC Fight Night on November 21 in Doha, Qatar. Prochazka is determined to prove himself after his first-round knockout defeat to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, where Ulberg suffered a severe knee injury early in the bout.
Prochazka has learned from his mistakes, emphasizing the importance of finishing fights quickly and avoiding emotional decisions. He is currently focused on his upcoming match against Stirling, who is unbeaten and has a 6-0 record in the UFC. Prochazka believes he can catch Stirling and win the fight. Next month, Prochazka will return to the Gulf for UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, where he will face Alexander Volkanovski in the featherweight title defense against Movsar Evloev and Petr Yan in an epic trilogy bout against Merab Dvalishvili.
Prochazka admires Volkanovski's style and mindset, while also believing Evloev is a hard worker with a strong chance of winning. He also praises Yan for his technique and work ethic, seeing him as a smarter fighter. Prochazka views Abu Dhabi as a special place, having made his UFC debut there in 2020 and winning his first fight.
The experience left a lasting impact, marking it as a "miracle for fighting sports" during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
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