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Jiri Prochazka Rejects UFC 'Comeback of the Year' Label, Eyes March Return

The former light heavyweight champion maintains he controlled UFC 320 from start to finish, with his next opponent still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • The UFC named Prochazka's UFC 320 knockout of Khalil Rountree Jr. its 2025 Comeback of the Year under the UFC Honors program.
  • Prochazka publicly pushed back on the designation, posting on X that it was not a comeback and that he controlled distance, rhythm and precision throughout.
  • Official UFC 320 scorecards had Rountree ahead 20-18 after two rounds before Prochazka secured the third-round finish.
  • Negotiations for Prochazka's next bout are ongoing, he has said reports of a Carlos Ulberg fight are premature, and he is targeting a late-March date due to his first child being due in April.
  • He is angling for a title shot next, with media speculating about a trilogy with champion Alex Pereira or a potential Ulberg matchup if Pereira moves to heavyweight.