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Jiri Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka

#2 Light HeavyweightCzech Republic

32Wins
6Losses
1Draws

Professional record

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Profile

Age
34 (born October 14, 1992)
Born in
Hostěradice
Height
6' 3"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
80"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
6-3
Title fights
4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC6

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 3

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
5.61 top 6%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.67
Striking accuracy56%Better than 87% of light heavyweights
Strike defense45%Better than 18% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.49 top 72%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.2
Takedown accuracy60%Better than 90% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense68%Better than 60% of light heavyweights

Next fight

Jiri Prochazka vs Navajo Stirling

UFC Fight Night: Procházka vs. Stirling, November 21, 2026, Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena, Al Rayyan, Qatar

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In the record book

About Jiri Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Hostěradice, Czech Republic, on October 14, 1992. Prochazka stands 6' 3", has an 80" reach and fights from an orthodox stance. Prochazka is ranked #2 in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings.

Prochazka turned professional in 2012, debuting with Gladiator CF. A 26-3 record outside the UFC came first. Prochazka made a UFC debut at UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal in July 2020 and beat Volkan Oezdemir by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Prochazka is 6-3 across 9 fights. Prochazka first won a UFC title fight at UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka, beating Glover Teixeira.

A finisher on the feet, Prochazka has won 5 of 6 UFC fights by knockout. By the numbers, Prochazka lands more significant strikes per minute than 94% of light heavyweights and is more accurate with significant strikes than 87% of light heavyweights. Notable wins include Jamahal Hill and Glover Teixeira, both UFC title-fight winners. Prochazka ranks #3 in UFC history for most pro MMA knockout wins.

Next up: Navajo Stirling at UFC Fight Night: Procházka vs. Stirling on November 21, 2026.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Carlos Ulberg Title

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:45

    UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg

    Apr 11, 2026

    14Str 0TD 0KD
  2. W

    Khalil Rountree Jr.

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R3 3:04

    UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2

    Oct 4, 2025

    71Str 0TD 1KD
  3. W

    Jamahal Hill

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R3 3:01

    UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano

    Jan 18, 2025

    97Str 0TD 2KD
  4. L

    Alex Pereira Title

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R2 0:13

    UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2

    Jun 29, 2024

    7Str 0TD 0KD
  5. W

    Aleksandar Rakic

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 3:17

    UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill

    Apr 13, 2024

    69Str 1TD 0KD
  6. L

    Alex Pereira Title

    KO/TKO · Elbows to Head On Ground · R2 4:08

    UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira

    Nov 11, 2023

    30Str 1TD 0KD
  7. W

    Glover Teixeira Title

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R5 4:32

    UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka

    Jun 11, 2022

    120Str 0TD 0KD
  8. W

    Dominick Reyes

    KO/TKO · Spinning Back Elbow to Head At DistanceSpinning Back Elbow · R2 4:29

    UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka

    May 1, 2021

    77Str 1TD 1KD
  9. W

    Volkan Oezdemir

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 0:49

    UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal

    Jul 11, 2020

    33Str 0TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Jiri Prochazka is 32-6-1 across 39 professional fights in 9 promotions, since a pro debut on April 7, 2012 (Gladiator CF). 30 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins32

  • KO/TKO 27
  • Submission 4
  • Decision 1

Pro losses6

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 1
Finish rate
97% of wins
Longest win streak
13

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
RIZIN11-12015
Gladiator CF11-02012
UFC6-32020
Fight Nights Global0-1-12013
Fusion Fight Night Series1-02017
ProFC1-02015
Ring Fight Brno1-02012
Rock the Cage1-02013
Supreme FC0-12012

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Carlos Ulberg KO (punches), R1 UFC 327 Apr 11, 2026
W Khalil Rountree Jr. KO (punches), R3 UFC 320 Oct 4, 2025
W Jamahal Hill TKO (punches), R3 UFC 311 Jan 18, 2025
L Alex Pereira TKO (head kick and punches), R2 UFC 303 Jun 29, 2024
W Aleksandar Rakić TKO (punches), R2 UFC 300 Apr 13, 2024
L Alex Pereira TKO (elbows), R2 UFC 295 Nov 11, 2023
W Glover Teixeira Submission (rear-naked choke), R5 UFC 275 Jun 11, 2022
W Dominick Reyes KO (spinning back elbow), R2 UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka May 1, 2021
W Volkan Oezdemir KO (punch), R2 UFC 251 Jul 11, 2020
W C. B. Dollaway KO (punches), R1 Rizin 20 (RIZIN) Dec 31, 2019
W Fábio Maldonado KO (punches), R1 Rizin 19 (RIZIN) Oct 12, 2019
W Muhammed Lawal TKO (punches), R3 Rizin 15 (RIZIN) Apr 21, 2019
W Brandon Halsey TKO (submission to punches), R1 Rizin 14 (RIZIN) Dec 31, 2018
W Jake Heun TKO (punches), R1 Rizin 13 (RIZIN) Sep 30, 2018
W Bruno Cappelozza KO (punches), R1 Rizin 11 (RIZIN) Jul 28, 2018
W Karl Albrektsson TKO (punches), R1 Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round (RIZIN) Dec 29, 2017
W Wilian Roberto Alves TKO (punches), R1 Fusion Fight Night Series 16 Sep 29, 2017
W Mark Tanios Decision (unanimous), R2 Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round (RIZIN) Sep 25, 2016
W Kazuyuki Fujita KO (punch), R1 Rizin 1 (RIZIN) Apr 17, 2016
L Muhammed Lawal KO (punch), R1 Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 2 - Iza (RIZIN) Dec 31, 2015
W Vadim Nemkov TKO (retirement), R1 Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 2 - Iza (RIZIN) Dec 31, 2015
W Satoshi Ishii KO (head kick and knees), R1 Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - Saraba (RIZIN) Dec 29, 2015
W Evgeni Kondratov KO (punch), R1 ProFC 59 Nov 21, 2015
W Michał Fijałka TKO (corner stoppage), R1 Gladiator CF 31 May 22, 2015
W Rokas Stambrauskas TKO (corner stoppage), R1 Gladiator CF: Back in the Fight 4 Mar 27, 2015
D Mikhail Mokhnatkin Draw (majority), R3 Fight Nights Global 29 Dec 20, 2014
W Darko Stošić TKO (punches), R1 Gladiator CF: Cage Fight 5 Nov 14, 2014
W Tomáš Penz TKO (flying knee and punches), R1 Gladiator CF 28 Jun 6, 2014
W Viktor Bogutzki Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Gladiator CF 27 Mar 21, 2014
W Martin Šolc KO (flying knee), R3 Gladiator CF 26 Dec 7, 2013
W Oliver Dohring TKO (punches), R1 Rock the Cage 4 Oct 12, 2013
L Abdul-Kerim Edilov Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Fight Nights Global 16 Jun 20, 2013
W Radovan Estocin KO (flying knee and punches), R1 Gladiator CF 23 May 10, 2013
W Josef Žák TKO (punches), R1 Gladiator CF 19 Feb 15, 2013
L Bojan Veličković TKO (punches), R1 Supreme FC 1 Dec 9, 2012
W Strahinja Denić Submission (triangle choke), R1 Ring Fight Brno 1 Nov 15, 2012
W Martin Vaniš TKO (punches), R1 Gladiator CF 17 Oct 20, 2012
W Vladimír Eis KO (knee), R1 Gladiator CF 15 Aug 24, 2012
W Stanislav Futera KO (punch), R1 Gladiator CF 10 Apr 7, 2012

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Jiri Prochazka's record?

Jiri Prochazka's professional MMA record is 32 wins, 6 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Jiri Prochazka?

Jiri Prochazka is 34 years old, born on October 14, 1992.

How tall is Jiri Prochazka and what is their reach?

Jiri Prochazka stands 6' 3" with a 80" reach.

Who is Jiri Prochazka fighting next?

Jiri Prochazka is scheduled to face Navajo Stirling at UFC Fight Night: Procházka vs. Stirling on November 21, 2026.

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