{"id":594480,"date":"2026-04-09T00:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/594480\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T00:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:15:09","slug":"jiri-prochazka-shares-honest-take-on-conor-mcgregors-potential-ufc-comeback-he-has-to-prove-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/594480\/","title":{"rendered":"Jiri Prochazka Shares Honest Take On Conor McGregor’s Potential UFC Comeback – ‘He Has To Prove That’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jiri Prochazka<\/a> has never been one to hold back his opinions, and ahead of his return at UFC 327<\/a>, the former champion shared his honest take on Conor McGregor<\/a>\u2019s long-awaited comeback.<\/p>\n

Prochazka, who is set to face Carlos Ulberg this weekend<\/a> for the vacant light heavyweight title, has built his career on discipline and an all-in mindset. For “BJP”, that same level of commitment is non-negotiable in MMA.<\/p>\n

Jiri Prochazka Questions Conor McGregor\u2019s Comeback Mindset<\/p>\n

During a recent appearance on Adin Ross\u2019 livestream on Kick, Jiri Prochazka shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor\u2019s potential comeback.<\/p>\n

I really liked to watch Conor McGregor when he believed in himself, and he was in the right mood,\u201d Prochazka said.<\/p>\n

“The Notorious” hasn\u2019t competed since UFC 264 in July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. Although the former two-division champion was scheduled to return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024, the fight never materialized after he was forced to withdraw due to injury.<\/p>\n

Now, with talks of a comeback once again gaining traction<\/a>, “BJP” believes the burden is entirely on McGregor to prove he still belongs at the elite level.<\/p>\n

Who knows? He has to prove that. He has to show that,\u201d Prochazka said.<\/p>\n

The former UFC light heavyweight champion emphasized that success in MMA demands total dedication, something he believes every fighter must embrace or step away from the sport.<\/p>\n

In this game, there\u2019s one rule. You are on top, burning, firing, and you can shine, or stay back. That\u2019s the rule.<\/p>\n

\"Adin<\/p>\n

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