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Jiri Prochazka Says He Shadowboxed for 24 Hours, Claims His Mindset Manages His Weight Cut

He is pushing for a Pereira trilogy or a vacant light heavyweight shot next.

Overview

  • In a conversation on Demetrious Johnson’s YouTube show Mighty, Prochazka said he spent 24 hours throwing only 1–2 and 1–2–3 combinations, with an excerpt shared on X.
  • He told Johnson he does not diet before weigh-ins and that his weight drops from about 100 kg to 93 kg over five weeks through focus, citing 94–95 kg the day before the scale.
  • Reports highlight his history of unconventional preparation such as weeklong darkness retreats without food or water, sword training, and rolling in snow.
  • The former champion rekindled his title push with a third-round knockout of Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 320, marking back-to-back wins.
  • He has voiced interest in a third fight with Alex Pereira, is open to a middleweight move, and would consider a vacant 205-pound title fight suggested by Joe Rogan, with the division’s direction affected by Pereira’s potential pursuit of Jon Jones at heavyweight.