Prochazka greeted by raucous crowd in Czech Republic

Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) fights Glover Teixera (red gloves) during UFC 275 at Singapore Indoor Stadium. Paul Miller-USA TODAY Sports

New UFC champ Jiri Prochazka greeted by raucous crowd in native Czech Republic

Originally posted on Sherdog.com | By Tristen Critchfield | Last updated 6/13/22

Jiri Prochazka’s UFC championship reign is a big deal in the Czech Republic.

The newly crowned light heavyweight king returned to his hometown of Brno on Monday, where he was greeted by a rowdy throng of fans on hand to celebrate his achievement. Prochazka submitted Glover Teixeira at the 4:32 mark of Round 5 in the UFC 275 headliner to become the promotion’s first champion from the Czech Republic.

Jiri Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) receives a Hero’s welcome in his hometown of Brno. He is the first UFC Champion from the Czech Republic in history. pic.twitter.com/EIh22iXfd6— Paradigm Sports (@ParadigmSports) June 13, 2022

Prochazka’s management, Paradigm Sports, shared footage of the scene via Twitter. The former Rizin title holder is in the midst of a 13-fight professional winning streak that includes 11 consecutive victories inside the distance.