UFC 295: Find out why Jiri Prochaska lost the title despite his win over Glover Teixeira.
Madison Square Garden is an arena where many athletes from various sports hope to one day get a chance to shine. Now at UFC 295, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochaska, two of the most fearsome fighters to ever put on the gloves, will put it all on the line to win the vacant lightweight championship. The Brazilian fighter from New York is aiming to win a title in another weight class, but the belt was once held by Prochaska and she is looking to reclaim it. With this in mind, many fans are wondering: Who did Prochaska win the title fight against and why did he give up after winning?
UFC 295: Why Did Jiri Prochazka Vacate His UFC Title?
Prochaska is a 31-year-old former UFC light heavyweight champion from the Czech Republic. He has an impressive record of 29-3-1 with 25 knockouts and 3 submission wins. These statistics show that he aims only to destroy his opponents.
Prochaska, a dominant champion with Rizin FC, made his UFC debut in 2020 against Volkan Oezdemir. He won his fight against top contender Dominick Reyes with a knockout win in the second round. It was in the duel with Reyes that Prochaska really made a name for herself. Prochaska scored a devastating elbow knockout against Reyes, one of the best fighters in the division.
The performance against Reyes led to a title win against Glover Teixeira at UFC 275. After five hard-fought rounds, Prochaska won by rear-naked choke and was crowned UFC Champion. Despite his victory, it was a disappointment for Prochaska and his fans. The most feared fighter in the division was forced to vacate the title due to an unfortunate shoulder injury.
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The title was later won by Jamahal Hill, but he too was forced to retire due to injury. The Czech fighter is currently preparing for his return in hopes of reclaiming the title. Only time will tell if Prochaska will be able to return as the same fighter after his injury.
