Prochazka is scheduled as 'reserve fighter' for the fight between Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira at UFC 267, says website

J. Prochazka will be a reserve in the UFC 267. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Without giving chance to bad luck, the Ultimate management wants to guarantee the fight for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) on ​​October 30th. Therefore, the organization scaled Jiri Prochazka as a 'reserve fighter' for Jan Blachowicz e Glover Teixeira, which happens in the UFC 267. The information was released by 'MMA fighting'.

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Despite having debuted in November 2020, Prochazka reached another level in the division after 'putting on a show' in his only two fights in Ultimate. The Czech knocked out Volkan oezdemir debut for the organization in the second round and, in the same way, dethroned Dominick Cruz with a brutal spinning elbow, in a fight that took place in May of this year.

Currently, Jiri is second in the light heavyweight rankings (up to 93kg), just behind Glover Teixeira and the champion Jan Blachowicz. Professional since 2012, the fighter is a former RIZIN FF champion, with a record of 28 triumphs, three setbacks and one draw in his career.

Scheduled to take place in UFC 267, the fight between Jan Blachowicz e Glover Teixeira marks the Pole's second save attempt. The Brazilian, in turn, is trying to win the belt at the age of 42 and, if he succeeds, he will become the second oldest fighter to reach the event champion mark – behind only Randy Couture (45).