Jiri Prochazka: "I am not a psycho" | UFC 300 Post-Fight Press Conference

Jiri Prochazka talks about his win at UFC 300, and what he wants in future.
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[@fpsantos8222]

I dont think theres a single MMA fan who dislike Jiri, he is so cool and a great man!

[@lukashrcek5799]

rakic cringe fans but theyre gone now

[@yaboicaden200]

He was getting more cheers from the crowd this fight as he deserves. He's a great man and fighter. And for me a role model.

[@angelfrancisco8256]

​@@yaboicaden200bros a legend even though I wanted Alex to win in the title fight he went out like a g. And in this fight while compromised he managed to throw heavy hands to get a nice finish I love this guy.

[@giovannimontagnana6262]

Him and Alex are the best in UFC

[@AXharoth]

oh you gotta be new here

[@ifgwelf]

Bros chin and samurai autism is literal plot armour

[@AXharoth]

lmao

[@lightner6924]

Not against Alex

[@jse_illustrations]

guy was praying in front of the arena before the fight

[@BadselS]

​@@lightner6924 fluke stoppage

[@dytyzerpud]

Samurai autism XD I fucking cant bro hahahahahaha

[@GeorgeSmoke]

Sorry Jiri but you are absolutely a Samurai

[@DirtyDawg]

He's a winner, and you're a loser

[@2DaysYouth]

preach.

[@JohnJoatan]

Repping Jiri 4 Life.

[@yaboicaden200]

Jiri will always be my favorite fighter ever 🔥

[@johnnybravo6951]

Gae.

[@vipr1142]

@@johnnybravo6951 what did you find sexual about his comment?

[@angelfrancisco8256]

​@@johnnybravo6951bros insecure about his masculinity 😂😂

[@Burgerkingsucks1]

@@angelfrancisco8256 so is your dad. That's the only reason he made you...

[@trainerveach4139]

Jiri is getting a lot better at english with each post fight, he's gonna be fluent in a couple more fights which is kinda unreal

[@AXharoth]

i think he struggles expressing himself even in his native language bc he talks about very deep spiritual things

[@lumirlichy8406]

@@AXharoth Yes, that's true, but his most exciting beliefs are understandable and inspiring in both languages because we know the context. Anyway, he is a fortunate guy to have such a chin.

[@FL-be3sb]

@@AXharoth yes he speaks the same in czech language , thinks deeply about everything that comes from his mouth

[@MultiTranceboy]

If you imagine Alex living in USA with glover unable say sh*t

[@jaroslavprucha9198]

@@FL-be3sb But in czech he's quite eloquent. There's nothing wrong with taking your time before you speak. Too many people these days speak too fast and think too little

[@yaboicaden200]

Jiri is my favorite fighter ever. His fight was the main one i cared about on the entire card so i am very happy.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Ya he’s fun

[@shawnodece1190]

I literally went berserker when he won

[@DennisTried]

Title: "I am not a psycho" Jiri's grin in the thumbnail: *Pure Psycho*

[@twiceshy6613]

It’s exactly what a psycho would say too

[@doposud]

@@twiceshy6613 :D ..... so are you trans ? no ? exactly what would trans say ... :D

[@martinja9953]

@@doposudlol

[@draco2xx]

he is definitely a psycho😂

[@hydroshoot]

😂😂😂

[@befree4876]

Yiri’s inner meditative martial artist energy is unmatched.

[@jdubf55]

What a bullshit sentence if I've ever read one.. "inner meditative martial art energy"... your so dumb

[@hejlik4859]

Not Yiri but Jiří ( czech ) or George ( uk )

[@jirikral1794]

You must be one of those starbucks baristas who put "Yuri/Uri/Juri" on my cup even though I spell it for them.

[@NPC-FromDaHood]

​@@hejlik4859noone ever named him George wtf

[@sandman62100]

Honor in defeat. Honor is victory. Jiri is a true Samurai that embodies the Bushido spirit. He lives by the code and dies by the code. In a sport full of fake clout chasers like Sean Strickland, it's refreshing to see truly Honorable men like Jiri shine.

[@NTayls80]

Amen

[@MrSilus2000]

True

[@yaboicaden200]

Jiri will always be my favorite

[@UnKnowndude17]

facts

[@cl299]

Well said!! 👌

[@mshepherd2154]

Bro is chill asf

[@gmorkins6006]

Someone that doesn't just say "im here for that belt baby lets go!" And mma fans dont know how to handle it so he must be a psycho. God forbid he have a unique personality.

[@twiceshy6613]

It’s his fight style too, not just his personality. He is reckless and unorthodox, it usually works for him though. It’s somewhat counterintuitive and can be a little frustrating for some to watch, even his own fans. It’s all part of what makes him exciting though

[@Vynne96-jg7er]

​@@twiceshy6613He's unique

[@nikiguymer5840]

Yep that’s as monotonous as the ufc/espn pushing fkn DC&CHAEL show every bloody advert Let’s gooo🤮

[@charlesselby3559]

This new era of fans (nelk boys, young omallys fans, influencers, ect) won't understand the pure warrior spirit of jiri or where he's coming from. Violence and war and happiness

[@jackcorbos7676]

Fuck yeah ! Let’s go !!!!

[@bhaskarkoushikdas7541]

The Light Heavyweight BMF!!!

[@davidwright8450]

Delete this lol

[@bhaskarkoushikdas7541]

@@davidwright8450 Nope

[@canalufcfight]

There should be BMF titles in all categories

[@chrisbrady6687]

​@@canalufcfightNo there shouldn't be any stupid BMF belt, however if there has to be one tonight it clearly goes to Max.

[@Thatdude877]

This is pure disrespect to Max

[@nf1]

Jiri's fight autism was too strong

[@blakewood8676]

stupod

[@griggsz9649]

I found the incel

[@user-ud5ke7hl4w]

why everyone is telling that he is autist I dont understand?

[@vipr1142]

@@griggsz9649 how do you know if he is muslim?

[@fiefer]

Aweh you used your favorite buzzword little guy, congats! ​@griggsz9649

[@BB-te6qm]

Best post fight interview ever. Period. No questions.

[@lukepeeters5178]

yeah man 100%, i already like this guy, now hes top tier!!!!

[@mitchellhenley6285]

I’ll never forget telling my buddies about jiri when he was still with rizin “i heard the ufc is trying to sign a champion from rizin and this guys a real savage”one of the best calls I’ve ever made as a sports fan

[@erickvalencia5407]

When the Master says he’s still learning and developing that’s a true master speaking!. 👏👏👏👏

[@GuerillaCatty73]

It's what all fighters who have had success need to do. Keep evolving. So many fall into the trap of thinking what has worked, will always keep working. But they are being studied by their future opponents. People work out what they're doing and formulate how to counter it. It's probably tempting to stick to what you know, tedious to never stop being the student, so it's really good to hear him saying this. Guys will eventually understand how to deal with him... if a fight goes long enough, within the fight.

[@Yeager.95]

Jiri is so cool and individuell. I really love to watch his fights.

[@osirisosiris4955]

Hey Jiri I know you probably will never see my comment but I want to let you know. I’ve been going through such a tough time and you are a Hero to me. I felt there with you in Spirit. Thank you Jiri. You woke me up yesterday!

[@LearningWithSuj]

“I am not a psycho” is exactly what a psycho would say.

[@zen8704]

so what would someone who isn't a psycho say? "Yes, I am a psycho?" lol

[@Schaskakdam]

No youre false Just false

[@RPPification]

@@zen8704 it's a joke

[@caiooca5793]

@@zen8704 A normal person wouldn't even consider this possibility 😂😂

[@championofthelight3851]

@@zen8704 Sean Strickland. Acts extra to appear he is Psycho but jabs opponents for 5 rounds.

[@caryd67]

“You have to follow your wison (vision) in an honest way.” - Jiri Prochazka. Words of wisdom from the Champ.

[@ESM77]

I dont know if he means to be funny but I find myself laughing my ass off whenever he speaks, love this guy.

[@itakarerio2821]

I think he is one of these guys who is naturally funny. I like his persona. He really is cool too. Still his looks remind me of Tom Hardy the actor , blue belt in BJJ

[@daness40]

So likeable. Already a legend.

[@charlesselby3559]

Jiri has a special kind of intensity. His body language and the way he uses certain words. Very cool 😎

[@sickheadjoker1421]

He deserves the rematch, he did way better than hill against pereira and even had him hurt in some moments, jiri rematch lets put an end to the controversial stoppage and let the better win

[@gojosensei6501]

Yeah man hill and Justin got humiliated today

[@twiceshy6613]

Ankalev or aspinall next probably

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

Jiri was dominating most of the fight in fact. He just lost a ton of muscle mass, which made him lose a lot of power. He used to have an absolute touch of death. If he'd have had his old power when fighting Alex, he'd have taken him out.

[@ImagoofybaII]

@@TheStraightestWhitest He probably was physically lacking after his injury but still, he only landed like 1-2 clean punches on Pereira

[@fotiskaf]

@@ImagoofybaII He won first round and on second round there were moments that he had Pereira hurt. Fight could go either way, but Pereira has the touch of death.

[@cesarfadul22]

When Jiri fights ; it is pure joy ; and artistry ; win or lose ; all he cares about is the performance ; and in wanting the victory ; he will always bring his best ! Absolutely Inspirational. Job Well Done.

[@BrandoLolOk]

Jiri is a fan favorite win or lose!!

[@migueltalavera2281]

I like this guy he’s a humble true warrior, courage and integrity 🛡️🥋🥊❤️‍🔥✨🙏🏼😇

[@drummerdayle6537]

jiri is the man, a true samurai... but man hes borat when speaking... i absolutely love it

[@jeepz669]

He's absolutely not a psycho he's just a crazy fighting man.. Give him the bonus Dana!

[@zdendulak]

he got it. ;)

[@OGIceyOfficial]

That video of jiri was from my page 😂 he’s not a psycho he was chill and took a pic before he started the meditation routine. Once he started I wasn’t bothering him anyway lol I was more shocked he was just out there solo

[@sideflip1343]

"I am not a psycho. I am a samurai"

[@MrSilus2000]

Fighters are actually the normal ones. Everyone else is inhibited and scared to express themselves. Like all these robotic media guys asking questions

[@davidoconnell8666]

100%

[@troy3423]

Expressing yourself can manifest in many ways. It's not that deep

[@doposud]

also language barrier with these questions combined will always make it a bit weird that's why Alex P. uses translator even tho he lives in the USA now

[@MrSilus2000]

@@troy3423 You can express yourself in infinite ways but it still starts with being uninhibited and comfortable with yourself regardless of who is around. Basic shit

[@MCJOHNSON95]

When I played football and wrestled I felt free. I could release all my emotions and push as hard as I could

[@jordang9876]

If Jiri got as much time to recover as Rakic had… he may have been in the main event tonight defending against Hill. Early stoppages suck

[@Coochie_Killa]

Dude admitted himself it wasn’t early stoppage. He got shlumped get over it

[@jordang9876]

@@Coochie_Killa never met a coochie killa on YT on a Saturday night

[@jaroslav6109]

​@@Coochie_Killanonsense

[@Jet92]

Fans will call that an early stoppage but say Adesanya vs Peirera 1 was justified

[@jordang9876]

@@Jet92 not me.. I wanted Alex to win but always think you gotta go down and not defend yourself for at least enough time to see objectively the fight needs to be done. Only exception is if a fighter asks the ref beforehand to stop at certain signs/situations if they don’t want excessive damage. Otherwise they all agree to be stopped you gotta be clearly out

[@A1Arachnids]

UFC should start offering their international fighters an English teacher so they can embrace giving their interviews in English like Jiri. He’s started learning English in 2019 and look at him now he’s very articulate and has the ability to speak English. It’ll be very helpful for them to sell their fights because they’ll be more comfortable when receiving questions.

[@BambuuucaCZ]

he didnt start in 2019 :D he improved a lot since 2019 but hes learning english his entire life you may not know but jiri is well educated he even has a college degree and in czech schools the english language is mandatory subject for every student.

[@someoneusedtobe6655]

yes. but its hard to when you get so many punches in the head

[@Omeeezy21]

I fuckin love Jiri

[@janithchamara1477]

One of the greatest fighter 🔥

[@gabriel.5]

Legend

[@aschemusicreations]

Forever a student. This is why he will remain great.

[@Timesend]

Jiri you are my favourite fighter 🔥🔥

[@user-rh1zg6bc1n]

What a great mindset. Love it, how Jiri connect fighting with spirituality. Don't know, how people can make jokes about it. He has the mindset warriors had hundreds of years ago (I assume). And I personally are thankfull, that such characters still exist in this world.

[@VeanBain]

some MMA fans just dont know how to handle his mindset (next to Mcgregor, Strickland, Covington, etc), so they make jokes about it.

[@nathanmraz403]

Chuck Liddell got me into this sport, Jiri is the finest example of why I'll always be a fan

[@monstman99]

Jiri is my favorite fighter.

[@184.0]

Much love champ Great night !!

[@billyparham630]

for those who assume Jiri sounds confusing only in his english, his czech is just as confusing :D he's just a different kind of human

[@KuliVoko]

I’ve been siting in a coffee shop sipping my flat white and regularly burst laughing my ass so loud while listening to this interview. Jiří is such a legend!😂

[@Wolf_runner12]

Racic spinaches would put away anyone but Jiri! Insanely durable head!

[@LuxuryBallCollectibles]

Straight up love listening to this guy talk 💪

[@TJ-ut8qg]

I love that Jiri aknowledges and is willing to make adjustments... I think he can be Champ again

[@marcoerbifori8683]

I love to see someone like him have so much success with people and fans... We need good values, inspirational (and interesting )human beings , even in those weird times.

[@leeli4692]

I love this guy. He's so humble.

[@yeyeyeyeye222]

I love Jiri so much, an inspiration 🔥

[@martindobrovolny1569]

🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿🍀🥊Opět nezklamal, krásná práce mistře, přeji bujaré oslavy a doufám, že za námi zase přijedeš do Brna. 😁Budem se na tebe těšit Vítězství. ✊

[@anasshahid224]

Man what an absolutely perfect comeback win by Jiri, phenomenal 👏👏👏

[@Martdrew4]

Respect to jiri he seems very authentic

[@enterusernamehere7150]

Hard not to like Jiri, he seems like a good dude

[@felixbongcher9902]

He did fight smartly but it was definitely entertaining

[@GeorgeNCy]

He may feel like a Samurai. But bro must have Viking roots. He fights and looks like a burzeker Viking.

[@johnthorn7007]

His favourite literary character is Gotrek Gurnisson. Enough said.

[@vlastimilzlamal2982]

Born like berseker teach you to respect discipline and mastery of samurain... maybe?

[@Stevemazzagati_TheToolBox]

Thanks Yiri..i needed to hear that message right now ☝️👊

[@B8manPatrick]

He’s like an action figure computer game comic book fighter. 👏🏾

[@viet1098]

I love his fighting style, he tries to get into the flow state and let his body do what’s appropriate at that moment.

[@swagger7522]

This dude is absolute legend.. you can tell he really truly wants to be the best, the best period best fighter best person he can be in every way possible.. he has a fan for life in me 🙏

[@SyedAli-bo8qk]

THIS GUIE WHEN HE WAS FIGHTING HE WAS THINKING AND GIVING HIS PUNCHES..

[@maloeamn3792]

after watching his first ufc fights i thought he was just a gifted creative striker but he seems to have a very deep reflexion on himself and his practice i really like him

[@nonottim]

Such a big fan of this guy and how he holds himself outside of the cage.

[@LouKingGood]

This card was fantastic. The biggest mistake on the entire card was this man not being in the main card. He has never done anything but put on a great show and I hope the Ufc never over look him again

[@oby9822]

Legend 🔥🔥🔥

[@PMOThemadcracker]

This man is the best he flipped and stood when Alex “knocked him out “ rko if snything

[@algaland]

Man I love the guy, him, Lyoto and Crocop are really good examples to follow! Glad he won, it was unreal to me he was in the prelims

[@prajwalbhujel6327]

Absolute legend Jiri is... He ate big shots of rakic like toffees

[@raymondstephens4653]

He is my favorite fighter of all time. I would love to see him fight for the title again. Must see tv

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Jiri has an amazing mindset and outlook. Great fighter, loved watching his career. He can be reckless, I can't see him getting past Alex but it's an interesting match up. 🙏

[@316pelon]

He lost already why will they put them again let the division move

[@billpoole8541]

Jiri had a long lay off before fighting Alex for the belt, which Jiri once held. There is no other competition for Jiri at that weight class.

[@erickvalencia5407]

I don’t understand and see how Bo nickel can be a main card bout instead of Jiri. Can someone please explain to me?

[@Jack-yq6ui]

Cute ears. All American. You get it.

[@itakarerio2821]

Or charles Olivera, I am so pissed why they did not get him 5 rounds. He was dominating … why is the UFC doing it to him. He is a recent champ after all. Not fair to him

[@screamskilos3951]

​@@itakarerio2821"he was dominating" are you blind?

[@Binmusu]

​@@itakarerio2821no he was not dominating he was even with arman

[@billpoole8541]

Surprised Jiri isn't more popular. He has to be 2nd best in that 205lb division after Alex Perriera. He puts on the most exciting fights. If he can make some slight adjustments when he fights Perriera again...

[@armando1is1great]

I really feel that without that shoulder injury and time off, he would have beat Alex. If it had been regular time off and camp for Alex right after Jiri fought Glover, I truly believe he would've won.

[@fred_fred_fred]

Jiri is for real inspirational.

[@infamouz031]

Gotta love this guy 🏆

[@JamesDeCastro]

Unbelievable... Jiri has the Spirit to fight in any Era against all the best.

[@aposworld8581]

Absolute WARRIOR 💪🏻

[@dr.mryansaldivard.c.8028]

I respect Jiri. The Czech language is very different from English and he does a great job working with the language barrier to say what he wants to say. He is tough and talented.

[@KatakuriUchiha22]

He gonna get the title again soon.

[@Phizzuurp]

not gonna happen with Alex there

[@TeddyBullard]

​@@Phizzuurp false

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@Phizzuurp If he bulks up 10-20lbs, he's winning the rematch. All he needs is a bit more power.

[@ilynomad]

If he stops blocking punches with his face, then sure.

[@KatakuriUchiha22]

@ilynomad that's the crazy thing, Jiri was not really in that fight like Rakic was, he got destroyed by those leg kicks and that gave Rakic also the advantage in movement. But Jiri did not seemed to be bothered a lot by that, and those kicks was INSANE. He pieced Rakic up, even though this was not his fight.

[@Rr100Swat]

I respect you Jiri and it’s great to see someone learn from their mistakes I hope to see you against periera again bro in #2

[@Sephiroth-1]

Jiri is a must watch 🔥🔥 the guy is warrior spirit to the core nobody walking through those kicks and punches and fatigue like he does

[@aaronnicholas7711]

Love Jiri. Love how he tries his best to articulate English and he’s hilarious.

[@Rebellen007]

One of my fav fighters. Cool dude and a great fighter.

[@antonispopos4006]

All the boys love Jiri

[@goncalocruz3336]

He is not a psycho. Just a fkn animal. I was mesmerized how he took those shots and just stormed rakic

[@DaKnot]

Imagine just sitting and talk to Jiri about the meaning of life or something while stoned out of your mind. Guy lives in another realm and I'm here for it.

[@christopherayers4871]

Dude is a Viking Samurai

[@wheelInmotion430]

“I wanted to target my targets to target him”

[@screamskilos3951]

I'd love to see you speak czech

[@armando1is1great]

@@screamskilos3951 not even just czech, lotta dummies poke fun but don't even know any second language. Jiri is badass and his english has improved so much

[@inflamesfan03091993]

The fact that Jiri has come so far with a style that absolutely shouldn't work is amazing. Imagine if this guy decided to keep his hands up lol.

[@mikedebo6023]

How do you not love this guy.

[@roicervino6171]

Long live Jiri man. The guy is a great role model and he is intense but in a good way

[@Buzz_15900]

Goddamn I hope he goes all the way again, such a badass dude

[@moaakum4442]

Very honest 👍 Much respect✊✊✊

[@GioelMartin]

"when you want something, that something wants you Too" Jiri Quotes

[@MrSilus2000]

Thank you to the knockouted question.

[@MainCardMinute]

Great comeback from Jiri

[@Mirzaaaaa87]

Jiri is a great fighter and a cool guy

[@ThePhoenicianDoctor]

Wow. A true martial art master. The way he carries himself. Like watching a scene from a Bruce Lee movie.

[@canalufcfight]

I think that Jiri Prochazka has a lot of potential to be an actor in a film, especially war films, but for that to happen he would have to improve his English, He has an excellent personality in MMA, I don't know if he really believes what he says but he looks like a game character, If he improved his English to the point where it was very similar to American it would be good to see him in Sparta 😂😂😂

[@KuliVoko]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. He’s like many of the lead characters from action novels. I would have loved seeing him play one 😂

[@technodromen]

Cory Sandhagen & Jiri are just so fucking fascinating to hear speak about unarmed combat and fighting. I absolutly love it!