Prochazka Puts Belt First as Pereira Eyes Jones, Ulberg Pushes for Shot
The former champion says only the title matters, increasing pressure on the UFC to clarify 205 pounds if Alex Pereira pursues a heavyweight showdown.
Overview
- Jiri Prochazka says he is focused on regaining the UFC light heavyweight title and is not chasing revenge against Alex Pereira, adding he would accept a title fight against Carlos Ulberg or Magomed Ankalaev.
- Prochazka cites a third‑round surge and knockout of Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 320 as a mental breakthrough that convinced him he can win the belt.
- Pereira reclaimed the 205‑pound championship with an 80‑second KO of Ankalaev at UFC 320 and has publicly called for a heavyweight superfight with Jon Jones, which remains unconfirmed by the UFC.
- Jon Jones has signaled interest in Pereira’s callout, though Dana White has downplayed Jones’ likelihood of competing at the proposed White House event, leaving timelines uncertain.
- Carlos Ulberg says a Prochazka bout was delayed due to his injury and expects it to happen, prefers to face Pereira while he is champion, and is on a nine‑fight streak after stopping Dominick Reyes.