Jiří Prochaska is aiming to return to the Octagon later this fall.
Prochaska’s third shot on the mild heavyweight title resulted in disappointment as he was stopped by Carlos Ulberg in the principle occasion of UFC 327 with a first-round knockout. With Ullberg struggling a knee damage early within the match, ‘BJP’ had been unable to capitalize on their benefit and it proved to be pricey. He was caught with a pointy left hand and fell, and after a collection of chases, the referee intervened and stopped the combat.
The previous 205-pound champion has since admitted that he made an enormous mistake by not benefiting from the chance, however now seems to be absolutely targeted on shifting ahead with a return schedule already in thoughts.
Jiri Prochaska goals to return in October, naming Paulo Costa and Magomed Ankalaev as opponents
Throughout a current look ariel helwani presentJiri Prochaska has put his loss to Wolberg behind him and revealed he’s aiming to return to the UFC, presumably in October, after a brief hiatus to give attention to his duties as a father to his new child daughter.
“I maintain myself sharp and recent all 12 months lengthy,” Prochaska mentioned. “Proper now I’ve time to spend with my daughters, so it may be about two months. I simply received again from a combat and went straight to the hospital and numerous issues occurred. So for now, I feel it may be August, September, November, October, October.”
When requested about potential opponents, the 33-year-old Czech standout cited Paulo Costa and Magomed Ankalaev as his most well-liked choices.
“Proper now, whether or not it is Kosta or Ankalaev…I do not care. I need the most effective. I need to be the most effective. And whoever it’s important to beat as a result of I perceive that you just need to be the most effective. So I consider considered one of them deserves the combat.”
Jiří Prochazka presently holds a 6-3 document within the UFC, with notable wins over Jamahal Hill, Glover Teixeira, and Khalil Rountree Jr.
