Embracing the ‘Bushido Code’ and living by the principle of an actual samurai, Jiri Prochazka has been one of the best fighters in the current UFC’s light-heavyweight division. The former champ reflects the qualities of an honorable samurai living by the code of discipline, honor, and loyalty. However, despite his discipline, he failed to breach the Brazilian wall named Alex Pereira. Still, he is ready to challenge him again. Before that, though, he will have to face Jamahal Hill at UFC 311.

As the former champ embraces his challenge against ‘Sweet Dreams’, the MMA community is curious about Jiri Prochazka’s religion and ethnicity. Well, ahead of the clash, let us have a look at this as well.

What religion does Jiri Prochazka follow?

Jiri Prochazka represents the Czech Republic and fights under that flag but his birthplace had an interesting history. The country in which Prochazka was born doesn’t exist today. The former UFC light-heavyweight champion was born on October 14, 1992. He is an ethnic Czech but, he could also represent Moravians, Slovaks, and Ukrainians as well. Regardless, now that we know about his ethnicity, what about his religion? Does the former UFC champion follow Christianity? Well, the answer to that question is a big no.

Matter of fact, Jiri Prochazka is not a big believer in religion at all. While having a conversation with ESPN, ‘BJP’ explained that being a part of modern society, it is not mandatory for anyone to, particularly follow any religion, “I don’t believe in religion, because the modern human has to know there is no religion. There is just energy – [the] energy of belief,” said Jiri Prochazka.

His coach once gifted him this book, stating that it would be better for the fighter to follow its teachings, and Procházka has been following it ever since he read it. Now, that we know about his religion, let us have a deeper look at his ethnicity and background.

UFC star’s ethnicity & background

Born in Znojmo, Jiří Procházka can joke that he was a part of two countries, as Znojmo was once part of Czechoslovakia, which later dismantled to become the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Born to a Czech father and a Vietnamese mother, Procházka’s life has always been a rollercoaster ride. The fighter experienced a shock when he lost his father, a major source of support in his life, at the age of six.

The loss of his father was tough on him but it gave him the ability to endure as well as deal with pain and this ability has immensely helped the fighter in his MMA career. Jiri Prochazka’s journey in MMA has been a life-changing one, as the sport provided him with a place to excel.

At 31, he boasts an impressive record of 30 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw in 35 professional bouts. Now, with his upcoming fight against Jamahal Hill at UFC 311, the big question is: will he add another victory to his name and go ahead and face his nemesis, Alex Pereira? State your thoughts in the comments below.