Reserve for 'Blachowicz x Glover', Jiri Prochazka says he has no doubt he will be the next light heavyweight challenger

J.Prochazka at the weigh-in before the UFC 267 Photo: Instagram

Reservation of the fight between Jan Blachowicz e Glover Teixeira No. UFC 268 last Saturday (30), Jiri Prochazka believes he has officially become the next challenger for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg). The Czech fighter revealed that he was close to facing the Serb Aleksandar rakic and explained the reasons for refusing the duel.

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“I believe my next fight will be for the title, that's why I said no. That was the reason, that was the real reason, the chance to fight for the title. If there wasn't this chance to fight for the title, I would fight Rakic ​​and that's all. Nothing more,” said Jiri.

Even though he refused the duel, the Czech recognized the qualities of his possible opponent but called him 'disrespectful'.

“I just see him as a fighter, sometimes he's disrespectful, he talks disrespectfully, but, I don't take it personally. I see him as a good fighter, a hard worker in the fight. He wins with his will and pure strength, not so much with special techniques”, concluded Prochazka.

Currently in second place in the group led by the Brazilian Glover Teixeira, Jiri won his two Ultimate matches, against Volkan oezdemir e Dominick reyes, both by knockout. The Czech has a record of 28 triumphs, three setbacks and one draw in professional MMA.