Round 2! Jiri Prochazka embodies Conor McGregor and silences the 'new Chael Sonnen' after a heated exchange at UFC 327.

Prochazka celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Star of UFC 327, an event that takes place this Saturday (11), in Miami (USA), Jiri Prochazka He is known for being extremely calm outside the octagon, but even he loses his temper when he's near bad boy Josh Hokit. Last Wednesday (8), at the hotel where the fighters are staying, the former light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) had a less than friendly encounter with the controversial American and, a day later, showed him who's boss, at the press conference to promote the show.

In their first experience with the 'new Chael Sonnen', Prochazka disapproved of his behavior, argued heatedly and, in the end, sent a kiss from a distance. Last Thursday (9), when questioned by a journalist about the disagreement, the Czech responded in the best style Conor McGregor, leaving Hokit speechless.

It's worth remembering that, in 2016, during the press conference to promote UFC 205, Jeremy Stephens He provoked the Irishman, claiming to be more powerful and implying that he wouldn't accept a fight. Immediately, McGregor, at the height of his popularity and shrewdness, was blunt and disdainful, finishing off the American by uttering the memorable phrase, "Who the hell is this guy?". It's true that Prochazka's response wasn't as iconic or viral, but it drove the fans wild.

Prochazka: "Who is Josh Hokit?"

Hokit: "Hey man, we could create an open division, man. And anyone could fight, man. From middleweight to heavyweight, man. I don't give a damn."

Prochazka: "Great. Do whatever you want."

Prochazka's fighters in MMA

Jiri ProchazkaDenisa, 33, is one of the most aggressive, savage, and violent fighters in MMA. The Czech fighter began his career in the sport in 2012, stood out in Rizin, and debuted in the UFC in 2020. Competing in the light heavyweight division, 'Denisa' was champion in both the Asian and North American organizations.

Currently, the athlete is ranked second in his weight class in the UFC. In this discipline, Prochazka has built a record of 32 wins, 31 by stoppage (28 by knockout and three by submission), five losses, and one draw. His main victories were against... Aleksandar rakic, Dominick reyes, Glover Teixeira, Jamahal hill, Khalil rountree, Vadim nemkov e Volkan oezdemir.