Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has had a meteoric rise to the UFC. Moreover, he became the first Czech fighter to claim the UFC gold for himself, bringing pride to his nation. In addition, he only took three fights to complete this phenomenal achievement. However, a horrible shoulder injury spoiled his ambitions of defending the title in a rematch against Glover Teixeira. Now, weeks past the event, he vows to make a comeback, and it’s much sooner than anyone expects.

UFC 282, was going to star Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira as the main event. However, due to a shoulder injury, it was scrapped. And the fight between Jan Błachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev came up as a replacement. 

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With the event being as controversial as it was, it raises a question of whether, if ‘Denisa’ had not pulled out, how would the event have panned out? Moreover, the Czech fighter had to pull out due to a shoulder injury while training for the fight against Texeira.

Jiri Prochazka provides a timeline for his octagon comeback

‘Denisa’ has sent a warning to the light heavyweight division that he will be coming back to reclaim his belt sooner than later. According to earlier reports, it might have taken him around nine months to mount a comeback in the octagon.

However, in an exclusive interview with the MMA hour, he said, “A lot of people are saying it’s necessary to keep it eight, nine months, but I know my body, and I believe I can fix it in three or four months to the full power.“

Moreover, he made a vow to come back as early as possible. Also, promised his fans to work 24*7 to make sure that he returns in the best shape.

Prochazka vows to learn from his past mistake

‘Denisa’ comes from a humble background and it can be seen by the way he works out and conducts his pre-fight camp. Moreover, he was humble enough to figure out his mistake and accept it.

He said, “My last fight, I felt like the right shoulder, I had a lot of pain with that, and I think there was something broken before that, so that’s why I think we just finished with that shoulder what was started. This time, I will use it to be stronger.”

It has proven difficult for fighters to come back from such a difficult injury. Do you think he can reclaim the title for himself?

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