Challenged by Marreta, Jiri Prochazka thanks the Brazilian, but says he is focused on the belt

J. Prochazka refused challenge from T. Marreta Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After defeat Johnny Walker in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 38, Thiago Marreta He wasted no time and challenged Jiri Prochazka, second in the light heavyweight rankings (up to 93 kg). The Pole, however, was not very interested in the duel.

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In a social media post, Jiri Prochazka he thanked Marreta for the challenge, but said he was focused on a possible fight for the category belt.

"Thiago Marreta, thanks for the offer, but at the moment I'm preparing for (Jan) Blachowicz or (Glover) Teixeira, who you know very well”, wrote the Pole.

Jiri Prochazka will be the reserve fighter for the main fight of the UFC 267Inter Jan Blachowicz e Glover Teixeira, for the light heavyweight belt. If champion or challenger cannot take action on October 30th, the Pole will be the replacement.

The former Rizin FF champion qualified for the role of replacement in the title fight with an incredible sequence of 12 victories, the last two of which were in the Ultimate octagon. Prochazka has a record of 28 wins, 25 of which were by knockout, three defeats and one draw.

Fifth place in the light heavyweight rankings, Thiago Marreta He has already shared the Ultimate Octagon with Blachowicz and Glover. The Rio native knocked out the current champion in February 2019, but was submitted by his compatriot in November 2020.