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Light Heavyweight#2 RankedACTIVE
Jiri Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka

31-5-1
2 Win Streak
Age
32
Height
6'3"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
80"
Avg Fight Time
10:47
Gym
JETSAAM GYM
UFC Record
6-2(8 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 3R3 2R5 1
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
97%
Bonuses
8
Style
Karate
Location
Hosteradice, Czechia
Last Fight2025-10-04
KR
W - Khalil Rountree Jr.
KO/TKOR2 4:29
Spinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance Spinning Back Elbow
Opponent Last Bout
L - Jiri ProchazkaKO/TKOR3 0:56· Punch to Head At Distance

Fight History

WIN
DR
vs Dominick Reyes
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOSpinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance Spinning Back Elbow·R2 4:29
WIN
JH
vs Jamahal Hill
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 3:01
LOSS
AP
vs Alex Pereira
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2· 2024-06-29
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 0:13
WIN
AR
vs Aleksandar Rakic
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 3:17
LOSS
AP
vs Alex Pereira
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R2 4:08
WIN
GT
vs Glover Teixeira
UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka· 2022-06-11
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R5 4:32
WIN
VO
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:49
WIN
KR
vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 3:04·-194
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.7/min
Grappling
0.60 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Jiri adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 56% striking and 60% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
21 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+75% vs div avg
76%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Knees

#2
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Head Kicks

#3
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
52%
Other
Counters
52%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
48%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (76%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (143%) of offensive output.
  • Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 309% of offense - limited but refined.
  • Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
5
83% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
17% of career finishes
Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#1
2
40% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#2
1
20% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#3
1
20% of KOs
Spinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance Spinning Back Elbow
#4
1
20% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#1
1
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡ Striking finisher: 83% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head On Ground leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
  • 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
  • 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.7) and TD Acc% (60%).
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (8/100). Opponents exploit this.
🔥
Finisher: 97% of wins end in finish (27 KO + 3 subs).
🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (56%) than defense (43%). Risk-taker.
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (229% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 26
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#24 of 26
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc77%
Clinch
85% acc8%
Ground
62% acc15%
Striking Differential+0.04/min
5.74 landed/min5.70 absorbed/min
5.74
Landed/Min
5.70
Absorbed/Min
0.79
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed433
Sig. Strikes Attempted775

Key Insights

Jiri is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 80% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 50% accuracy.

Effective ground striker: 15% from ground at 62% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#3 of 26
0%100%
TD Defense
68%
Elite
Division Rank#19 of 26
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%
Landed
1
Defended
4
Total
5
0.60
TD / 15min
0.20
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
5
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
10
Attempted
60%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
0%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 68%.

3 career submission wins.

High TD accuracy (60%).

Clinch TD specialist: 60% accuracy from clinch.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
866
1.01
Ratio
Absorbed
860
Chin Rating
Good
KD Exchange
8/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.3
Standing %
89%
R3 vs R1 Output
229%
Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚙️ High engagement score (28.9) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 229% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
0:30
R2 Control
0:21
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
+117%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+14.4pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-3.0pp
Body
+7.7pp
Leg
-4.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+14.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
25.1
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
13.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
54%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#4
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#25
of 26
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#5
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#24
of 26
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#8
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#12
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#9
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#21
of 26
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3206
Championship
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 8
50% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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