Former UFC mild heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is open to dropping all the way down to middleweight within the close to future.
Prochazka has been a light-weight heavyweight for almost all of his profession, as he does have a few fights at heavyweight. Nevertheless, Jiri Prochazka says his new aim is to drop all the way down to middleweight, however first, he needs to defeat Alex Pereira in a rematch to reclaim his mild heavyweight title.
“Reasonably than heavyweight, I assumed I’d strive middleweight,” Prochazka mentioned in a latest interview (through MMAMania). “As a result of the way in which I really feel my metabolism now and the way in which my physique works in preparation, I do know that if I alter my food regimen to the place I really feel nice and clear, I do know I might deal with the middleweight division with some lighter food regimen. However I’d positively think about that after successful the sunshine heavyweight title.”
A transfer all the way down to middleweight can be intriguing, as Prochazka does seem to be a well-sized mild heavyweight. However, the Czechia native does assume that he might make 185lbs and have success int he weight class.
Jiri Prochazka Eyes Rematch With Alex Pereira
After Jiri Prochazka returned to the win column with a knockout win over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300, he known as for a rematch with Alex Pereira for the sunshine heavyweight title.
“I prefer to combat for the title,” Prochazka advised The MMA Hour. “Particularly after the choice in New York. The actual fact I received the combat final Saturday, that’s the one factor I really feel proper now. That’s what my administration is engaged on. I’m [confident]. As quickly as doable. If that can be for the title with Alex, I’m open to take the date in Brazil, like in two weeks. If there can be one other date, let’s see.
Whether or not or not Prochazka will get the following title shot is to be seen, however he’s trying to reclaim his heavyweight title. Prochazka suffered a knockout loss to Pereira again in November at UFC 295 for the vacant title.