What Is the Inspiration Behind Jiri Prochazka's Hairstyle?

Last Modified Jan 15, 2025 10:18 GMT
UFC 303: Pereira v Prochazka 2
UFC 303: Pereira v Prochazka 2

The former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka, debuted in MMA in April 2012 at the Gladiator Fighting Championship, which was then a notorious promotion in his native Czech Republic. Prochazka is the former light heavyweight champion of the Rizin Fighting Federation, the Gladiator Fighting Championship, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He successfully defended his title at the RFC and GFC. Procházka was rescheduled to compete against Glover Teixeira for the light heavyweight title at UFC 275 in June 2022 instead of UFC 274 in May 2022. Through a rear-naked choke submission in the fifth round, he became the first fighter from the Czech Republic to earn both the UFC light heavyweight championship and the title of champion.

In November 2022, it was found that Jiri Procházka had renounced the title due to a right shoulder ailment that had forced him to withdraw from the bout, which was scheduled against Teixeira at UFC 282 in December 2022. On November 11, 2023, at UFC 295, Procházka lost to Alex Pereira via TKO and could not win back the UFC light heavyweight title. Moreover, Prochazka is now gearing up for his next fight against Jamahal Hill on January 18, 2025, at UFC 311.

Jiri Prochazka's hairstyle

According to Prochazka, the Mongkhon, a traditional headgear worn by Muay Thai fighters, served as inspiration for his hairstyle. In April 2021, Jiri Prochazka debuted in a brand-new hairstyle in anticipation of what is possibly the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career: a rematch with former light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes at the UFC on ESPN 23.

Prior to the match, Prochazka spoke with the media and disclosed the source of inspiration for his new hairstyle. He said, “I was motivated by the Muay Thai warriors.” “I like this stuff. I say that it’s war hair. It’s how I am taking this moment, this fight, importantly, seriously. This is the hair just for this moment.”

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Prochazka has a wide variety of attacks in his arsenal, and his weird movement inside the octagon keeps the opponent guessing. Jiri Prochazka has a professional record of 36 matches, with 30 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. In 25 of his 29 victories, he was victorious via knockout and three by submission. He also won one match by decision, and one bout against Mikhail Mokhnatkin back in 2014 was a draw.

Prochazka shaved his fan-favorite hairstyle in June 2022. "The MMA Hour's" Ariel Helwani posted a photo of Prochazka shaving his own head. “I cut my hair because I needed to end one chapter of my life,” Prochazka said. “So now I can start with new energy, new wave. Honestly.” When asked if he plans to re-grow his hair, Prochazka replied, "We'll see." Prochazka no longer carries the Mongkhon hairstyle as of March 2024.

Last Updated On January 6, 2025. .

FAQs on Jiri Prochazka

A. The inspiration for Jiri Prochazka's hairstyle came from the Mongkhon, a traditional headgear worn by Muay Thai fighters.

A. Jiri Prochazka debuted the hairstyle in April 2021, inspired by traditional Muay Thai warriors.

A. Jiri Prochazka has 30 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. Of his wins, 26 have been via stoppages.

A. Jiri Prochazka shaved it to symbolize ending one chapter of his life and starting fresh with new energy and a new wave.

A. No, Jiri Prochazka is no longer wearing the Mongkhon as of March 2024.

A. Jiri Prochazka made his professional MMA debut in April 2012 at the Gladiator Fighting Championship, a prominent promotion in the Czech Republic.

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