Summary
Jiri Prochazka is a Czech professional mixed martial artist and former amateur Muay Thai kickboxer. He is currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division in the UFC.
Prochazka was born on October 14, 1992. His father died when he was 6. The martial artist was an amateur footballer and freestyle BMX rider in his youth. He first encountered mixed martial arts when his friend showed him videos of kickboxer Ramon Dekkers and mixed martial artists Mirko Filipovic and Fedor Emelianenko. The film Never Back Down inspired him to learn Thai boxing.
Career
Prochazka’s professional MMA debut was in the Gladiator Fighting Championship in 2012. He won the GCF Light Heavyweight championship the following year. The fighter faced Satoshi Ishii in his promotional debut in World Grand Prix 2015 and won the match via TKO. In 2019, he earned the Rizin FF Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Muhammed Lawal.
In January 2020, Prochazka signed a contract with UFC. His professional UFC debut bout was against Volkan Oezdemir. He won that match via second-round TKO and was awarded Performance of the Night. He is scheduled to face Glover Teixeira for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title. The bout was supposed to be held on May 7. But later was postponed to June 11, 2022, for an undisclosed purpose.
Prochazka is a striker with a violent and aggressive approach. His fighting style helps him dominate his opponents. As a result, he has bagged 28 wins with 25 by TKO from 32 professional matches he had. In 2021, Prochazka was ranked 5th Light Heavyweight globally by Fight Matrix. As of May 4, 2021, he is also ranked 2nd in the UFC Light Heavyweight rankings. The athlete trains at Jetsaam Gym in Brno under Martin Karaivanov and Jaroslav Hovězák.
Jiri Prochazka Personal Details
| Full Name | Jiří Procházka |
| Nickname | Denisa, The Czech Samurai, BJP |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Born | 14 October 1992 |
| Debut | 7 April 2012 |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Age | 29 |
| Birthplace | Hosteradice, Czech Republic |
| Residence | Brno, Czech Republic |
| Religion | N/A |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Father name | N/A |
| Mother name | N/A |
| Salary | $90,000 |
| Twitter Handle | @jiri_bjp |
| Instagram Handle | @jirkaprochazka |
Age
Prochazka was born on October 14, 1992. The MMA competitor is currently only 29 years old.
Height
The Light Heavyweight division fighter is 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) and weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
Nickname
Last year, Prochazka officially changed his nickname from “Denisa” to “BJP.” The complete form of his new nickname is “Bomby Jak Píča!” which roughly translates to “Bombs The Shit Out of’Em!”. He is also famous as “The Czech Samurai” among his fans and peers. His nickname was due to his Bushido principles and samurai moral values.
Jiri Prochazka’s Net Worth and Salary
In 2023, Prochazka’s net worth is $1 million. From his most recent UFC bout, the athlete earned $284,000, which is the biggest payout of his career. His base salary was $90 000 last match.
Wife
Jiri Prochazka is currently single. He was previously in a relationship with a Czech lawyer, Kamila Kordulíková. But they broke up back in 2020. The martial artist is now fully dedicated to his UFC career. He has recently expressed his desire to capture UFC gold.
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