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Czechia · UFC

Jiří Procházka

"BJP"

ArchetypeExplosive Finisher

First clean shot ends the night.

Light HeavyweightOrthodoxAge 33
Record
32-6-1
Win %
82%
KO / TKO
28
Submissions
3
Finish Rate
97%
Height
191 cm
Reach
203 cm
Fights
39
Secret Weapon

Fight Plan: Jiří Procházka

A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.

Historical Weaknesses
  • Poor defensive striking discipline often leading to high absorption rates
  • Susceptible to high-level calf kicks and leg disruptions
  • Aggressive entries can be timed by elite counter-strikers
Camp Focus
  • Constant lateral movement to break their rhythm
  • Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
Blueprint Radar
BP 8.6/10

Fighter fingerprint

Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.

Aggression95Cardio88Wrestling65Fight IQ78Distance Control94Finishing97Jiří Procházka
Read the shape

Finishing and Aggression are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these.

  • Aggression95
  • Cardio88
  • Wrestling65
  • Fight IQ78
  • Distance Control94
  • Finishing97
Camp Prep ReportWhat to drill this week

Prep for camp: Jiří Procházka

Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.

Most Common Tendencies
Patterns to expect in the cage
  • Utilizes unconventional movement and hand positioning to mask striking angles
  • Willing to absorb high damage to find a counter-opening
  • Frequently switches height and rhythm to disrupt opponent timing
Training Recommendations
Drill these specific looks
  • Pad work on cutting their right-side cage exits
  • Match their pace through round 2, then turn the screws in 3
  • Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
  • Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
Sparring Recommendations
Stack these styles in camp
  • Southpaw pressure striker
  • High-output kickboxer with heavy leg kicks
  • Marathon partner — 5x5 hard rounds, no rest
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Striking Tape

Distance, combinations, defensive movement

Wrestling / Grappling Tape

Entries, cage control, scrambles, submissions

Recent Fights

Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns

Coaches: official clip embeds per fighter are coming next — for now, deep links open searches pre-filtered to Jiří Procházka.

Fighter Evolution

How Jiří has changed

Trend lines across the last three years of tape.

2022
Aggression7.8
Wrestling5.3
Fight IQ6.4
2024
Aggression8.7
Wrestling5.6
Fight IQ7.0
2026
Aggression9.4
Wrestling6.5
Fight IQ7.8

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Stylistic neighbors

Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.

Status / Injuries

healthy

No current reported injuries following latest bout

Checked 6/21/2026

Recent Form

  • L
    vs Carlos Ulberg
    KO/TKO · R1 · UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg
    2026-04-11
  • W
    vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
    KO/TKO · R3 · UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
    2025-10-04
  • W
    vs Jamahal Hill
    KO/TKO · R3 · UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
    2025-01-18
  • L
    vs Alex Pereira
    KO/TKO · R2 · UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2
    2024-06-29
  • W
    vs Aleksandar Rakic
    KO/TKO · R2 · UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill
    2024-04-13

Availability

active

Fought recently in April 2026

Record

W-L-D
32-6-1
KO / TKO
28
Submissions
3
Win %
82%

Attribute Profile

Chin80
Cardio88
Fight IQ78
Striking94
Grappling72
Wrestling65

Scouting Summary

Jiří Procházka is a highly unorthodox knockout artist known for his 'BJP' philosophy and chaotic, high-reward fighting style. While he possesses world-class power and finishes, his defensive lapses and willingness to trade strikes make every bout a high-variance encounter.

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Tendencies

  • Utilizes unconventional movement and hand positioning to mask striking angles
  • Willing to absorb high damage to find a counter-opening
  • Frequently switches height and rhythm to disrupt opponent timing
  • High volume significant striker who maintains pace into later rounds
  • Relies on instincts and 'Bushido' philosophy rather than rigid tactical structures

Signature Moves

  • Spinning Back Elbow
  • Flying Knee
  • Switch-hook combination
  • Rear-naked choke
  • Long-range straight right

Weaknesses

  • Poor defensive striking discipline often leading to high absorption rates
  • Susceptible to high-level calf kicks and leg disruptions
  • Aggressive entries can be timed by elite counter-strikers