Overview
- Prochazka posted on X that he "doesn't care who" holds the belt and believes he is in position to fight for it next.
- The former champion climbed to No. 1 after consecutive wins over Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in 2025.
- Current titleholder Alex Pereira has defeated Prochazka twice in the UFC.
- Pereira has voiced interest in moving to heavyweight to pursue Jon Jones, a reported plan that could prompt a vacant or interim 205-pound title fight.
- Carlos Ulberg, ranked No. 3 and on a lengthy winning streak, is being floated as a potential opponent, and Prochazka has also discussed a possible future move to middleweight.