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Division Chaos Looms as Jiri Prochazka Opens Door to Middleweight Move Following Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Pursuit

Jiri Prochazka has acknowledged his willingness to explore a middleweight campaign if Alex Pereira vacates the light heavyweight title for a potential heavyweight superfight against Jon Jones, creating uncertainty about the division’s immediate future. The former light heavyweight champion made the statement during an appearance at Oktagon 79 in Brno, Czechia, speaking with Patrick McCorry about his career trajectory following recent developments at the top of the light heavyweight ranks.

Jiri Prochazka On a potential move to Middleweight

“Cutting to 205 lbs is not a problem. I think dropping to 185 lbs.