Jiri Prochazka is done dwelling on the past.
After coming up short against Alex Pereira twice, ‘BJP’ appeared to be in light heavyweight limbo. However, a sensational come-from-behind KO against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 321 has seemingly changed everything.
Prochazka’s highlight-reel finish has him neck-and-neck with ex-titleholder Magomed Ankalaev for the division’s top-ranked contender. But Prochazka isn’t focused on his ranking, nor is he dwelling on his most recent outing. Currently, his focus is on learning from past mistakes and utilizing those experiences to become a better fighter.
“About the fight—right now, my feelings and thoughts are just: what to make better next time?