Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Danny Segura

Video: New UFC champion Jiri Prochazka receives massive hero’s welcome in Czech Republic

Jiri Prochazka’s career achievement is being recognized back home.

The Czech fighter received a massive welcome back to his country following his dramatic capture of the light heavyweight title at Saturday’s UFC 275 event in Singapore. Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) dethroned Glover Teixeira by submitting him late in the fifth round of their all-out war.

Prochazka, who became the first fighter from Czech Republic to win a UFC belt, returned home to Brno on Monday. Below you can watch how the 29-year-old was welcomed by what appears to be thousands of people (via Twitter):

With the victory on Saturday, Prochazka extended his winning streak to 13 in a row. Prochazka hasn’t tasted defeat since 2016 when he was knocked out by former Strikeforce champion Muhammed Lawal.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.