Confident Jiri Prochazka claims he might be back sooner than we think

Former UFC champion Jiri Prochazka might be back sooner than expetec. Photo: Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC via USA TODAY Sports

Former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is dying to get back in the octagon.

Recently visiting The MMA Hour, he gave an update on his shoulder injury, and claimed that he might be back sooner than many expected.

“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,” Prochazka said. “There is nothing in my life, where something is not possible. If I take it like a target, I will work on it 24 hours, day and night. Doesn’t matter.”

“I will be back as soon as possible, stronger than ever.”

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Jiri Prochazka details vacating the title

Pulling out of the scheduled rematch against Glover Teixeira at UFC 282 and vacating the title was not an easy decision for Jiri Prochazka, but in the end, he wanted to be professional and respectful to the promotion and his opponent.

“For me, I want to stay the champion. It doesn’t matter if I’m injured. But if it’s the best for the light heavyweight division right now, to make it better, for me, it doesn’t matter. My way is to be the best fighter in the world, not just in the light heavyweight division. So that’s why I vacated the title and wait for my moment to be in full power, and take it back.”

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