And now, Borrachinha? UFC announces Jiri Prochazka fight against the undefeated 'New Adesanya' in November.

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

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Paulo Borrachinha 's situation in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) remains so uncertain that two of his potential opponents will face each other. Former champion Jiri Prochazka will face the promising Navajo Stirling in the main event of UFC Qatar, scheduled to take place on November 21. The organization itself announced the duel this Tuesday (29), through its social networks.

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The fight between the Czech and the New Zealander lasts five rounds and is extremely important for the light heavyweight division, as the winner will then fight for the title. Currently, Prochazka is ranked third in the division and is coming off a loss to Carlos Ulberg in April. Stirling, a friend and training partner of Israel Adesanya , is ranked seventh in the weight class, is undefeated in MMA with 11 wins, and is coming off a knockout victory against Jan Błachowicz in August.

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

Prochazka and Stirling's history in MMA.

Jiri Prochazka , 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 companies in 2022.

Currently, the athlete is ranked third 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), six losses, and one draw. His main victories were over Aleksandar Rakic , Dominick Reyes , Glover Teixeira , Jamahal Hill , Khalil Rountree , Vadim Nemkov , and Volkan Oezdemir.

Navajo Stirling , 28, is something of a UFC sensation. The New Zealander began his MMA career in 2022 and made his UFC debut in 2024. Currently, he is ranked seventh in the light heavyweight division.

In the sport, Stirling built a perfect record, consisting of 11 wins, seven of them by knockout. His main victories were over Ion Cuțelaba and Jan Błachowicz.

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