New York’s Jiri Prochazka is set to make his return to the octagon after the longest layoff of his career. Following a serious shoulder injury in October 2022 that required surgery and forced him to vacate the light heavyweight title, Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has endured a long and difficult road to recovery. Now, he’s ready to take on Alex Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 295 pay-per-view main event at Madison Square Garden.
Looking forward to Saturday’s much-awaited match, Prochazka is focused on delivering his best performance. After sustaining his injury, Pereira moved up a division and beat Jan Blachowicz in August, making him a clear candidate to fight for the title that Jamahal Hill was forced to vacate due to injury.
Both Prochazka and Pereira are unique characters and are gearing up for their long-awaited clash inside the cage. Reflecting on the past 13 months, Prochazka believes that the challenging journey has led to his physical and mental evolution. He’s optimistic about his performance on fight night and is confident in his ability to reclaim the belt.
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