On meteoric rise in Ultimate, Jiri Prochazka says he will be champion at UFC 275: 'I know it's my time'

J. Prochazka is one of the protagonists of UFC 275 (Photo: Instagram)

With just two fights in the UFC, the Czech Jiri Prochazka achieved a meteoric rise and will fight for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg) against Glover Teixeira No. UFC 275. Aware of the great challenge he will face next Saturday (11), the challenger showed respect for the category champion but insisted that his time has come to win the world title. The statement was given in an interview with the website 'B.J. Penn'.

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“I'm excited, I respect him (Glover Teixeira) because he's a normal guy, a true warrior. He won the belt at his age, he's beaten a lot of guys and won a lot of fights against young, strong guys. It's incredible. Mainly (Anthony) Smith and Thiago Marreta who are the guys in the best shape and he proved that he is a true champion. But, my time is coming, I know it's my time and I just have to do my thing and my strategy. I will show my evolved self from my last fight,” said Prochazka.

Number two in the under-93kg ranking, Jiri debuted in the organization in 2020 and achieved two spectacular knockouts, over Volkan oezdemir e Dominick reyes, respectively. At 29 years old, the Czech fighter is a former champion of the Japanese Rizin event and has a record of 28 wins, three setbacks and one draw in MMA.

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