{"id":869805,"date":"2026-08-24T14:58:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/869805\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:58:14","slug":"jiri-prochazka-clears-air-with-update-on-next-ufc-fight-amid-title-fight-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/869805\/","title":{"rendered":"Ji\u0159\u00ed Proch\u00e1zka Clears Air With Update on Next UFC Fight Amid Title Fight Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Ji\u0159\u00ed Proch\u00e1zka<\/a> is tired of the lack of clarity surrounding his next fight. However, it could be good for the 33-year-old Czech Republic native, as the multiple-time title challenger suffered his last loss at UFC 327 <\/a>in April in an unusual way.<\/p>\n

Although newly-crowned UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Carlos Ulberg left the Kaseya Center crowd in Miami, FL, floored with a devastating first-round TKO <\/a>against the always durable Proch\u00e1zka, it came with a costly price: an extended injury layoff.<\/p>\n

In a fight that only lasted three minutes and 45 seconds of literal Octagon action, Ulberg, 35, overcame an unceremonious right knee ACL tear that has kept him away from active competition since. Meanwhile, Proch\u00e1zka suffered minor lacerations requiring standard recovery time from the stoppage loss.<\/p>\n

Could Jiri Prochazka Earn Another Shot at UFC Gold?\"Jiri<\/p>\n

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jiri Prochazka during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Therefore, portions of the MMA community online have since speculated that Proch\u00e1zka would earn another title shot should Ulberg remain inactive from his injury for an extended period. Tired of the debating and rumor-type social media drama, Proch\u00e1zka took to social media <\/a>to address the latest with his next fight.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 Jiri Prochazka addresses the rumors surrounding his next fight:<\/p>\n

“Just don’t believe to every bullsh*t on internet. Fight is not confirmed yet, still working on that.<\/p>\n

One thing is sure. I want my preparation to be truly thorough \u2014 to break everything down \u2014 and to start from\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/eSf1Bnzbqa<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

For further clarity, neither the UFC nor Proch\u00e1zka has made any official announcements at this time.<\/p>\n

“Just don’t believe every bulls*** [post] on the internet,” Proch\u00e1zka posted. “[My next] fight is not confirmed yet, still working on that.”<\/p>\n

Proch\u00e1zka has been linked to a fight <\/a>with fellow UFC light heavyweight contender and former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa. However, should they fight, it’s unclear whether a vacant or an interim title would be at stake. If it were vacant, Ulberg would be stripped of his title by definition to allow Proch\u00e1zka vs. Costa to proceed in that format.<\/p>\n

\ufe00\ufe00”One thing is sure. I want my preparation to be truly thorough \u2014 to break everything down \u2014 and to start from the roots that have long been a part of me,” Proch\u00e1zka added.<\/p>\n

If it were an interim title fight, however, the winner could unify the belt against Ulberg when he is 100 percent healthy to determine an undisputed champion down the line.<\/p>\n

Ulberg has previously teased a return to action in “early 2027,”<\/a> offering no indication that he would have to vacate his title without successfully defending it (or at least attempting to).<\/p>\n

UFC 332 Main Event Still Unclear\"UFC<\/p>\n

Jeff Bottari-Zuffa LL<\/p>\n

The UFC still has not announced a main event for UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, UT. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 3 at Delta Center, which is the first of two numbered events that month for the promotion.<\/p>\n

Proch\u00e1zka won the UFC light heavyweight title in June 2022 at UFC 275 against Glover Teixeira, but never successfully defended it afterward.<\/p>\n

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