Jiří Procházka

Jiří Procházka
Procházka in 2022
Born (1992-10-14) October 14, 1992
Znojmo, Czechoslovakia
Other namesBJP
Denisa
ResidenceBrno, Czech Republic
NationalityCzech
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (2012–2015, 2017–present)
Heavyweight (2015–2016)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofBrno, Czech Republic
Team
Trainer
  • Martin Karaivanov (head coach & kickboxing coach)
  • Jaroslav Hovězák (MMA coach)
  • Zdeněk Dohnal (strength coach)
RankBlack belt in Kyokushin
Years active2012–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total37
Wins31
By knockout27
By submission3
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout4
By submission1
Draws1
Other information
UniversityMasaryk University
Websitewww.jiribjp.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Muay Thai
Czech National Championships
2011 Prague−86 kg

Jiří Procházka (Czech: [ˈjɪr̝iː ˈproxaːska] ; [ˈjɪrka] ; born October 14, 1992) is a Czech professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and the first Czech fighter to win a UFC championship. He was the inaugural Rizin Fighting Federation Light Heavyweight Champion and the inaugural Gladiator Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight Champion. As of October 29, 2024, he is #2 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.