Jiri Prochazka Hairstyle: Story Behind UFC Champ’s Unusual Style

Jiri Prochazka is one of the most fascinating fighters in the light heavyweight division of UFC. He made his name heard in the division with a stunning knockout win in his debut in 202o. However, the Czech Republican has been a prominent name in the fighting industry, with his dominance in the Japanese MMA venture Rizin FF before the UFC. He holds a professional fighting record of 28-3 under his name.

‘The Czech Samurai’ is surely a knockout artist with 26 of his 35 MMA wins coming via a knockout. However, it is not only his MMA record or fighting style that caught the eye of the fans. Prochazka has a charismatic personality and is also famous for his unusual hairstyle.

Why does Jiri Prochazka have his hair like that?

Prochazka came in with an Avant-Garde hairstyle for his second fight in the promotion. It instantly grabbed the attention of many, even before the light heavyweight fighter entered the octagon.

Upon being asked about the hairstyle in his pre-fight interview, the Czech fighter called it his ‘War Hair’. He also seemed to be enjoying the new hairdo before his fight.

The inspiration behind Jiri Prochazka’s hairstyle

Further on in the same interview, ‘The Czech Samurai’ explained that his hairstyle was inspired by the headgear worn by Muay Thai fighters called mongkhon.

Later, he also won his second UFC fight with a stunning knockout in the second round against the former two-time light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes. Prochazka also credited his hairstyle for his win.

Jiri Prochazka’s hair in his first main event

‘The Czech Samurai’ was given the main event by the promotion with just one win under his name. After his amazing UFC debut in 2020, Prochazka took on Dominick Reyes in his second UFC fight.

Apparently, Prochazka had the same Muay Thai warrior-inspired hairstyle for his main event in May 2021. Reyes came out to be a good competition for the Czech fighter in the first round.

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However, ‘BJP’ knocked him out in the second round with a vicious spinning back elbow. He won two bonuses for his knockout win, ‘Fight of the Night’ and ‘Performance of the Night.’

What are Jiri’s thoughts about his hairstyle?

Jiri Prochazka’s hairstyle became an instant hit among the fight fans after his amazing win against the former title challenger. While sharing his thoughts, Prochazka said, “I was motivated by the Muay Thai warriors like before the fights… traditional wai kru, if you know that.

“And I like this stuff like I say that it’s war hair… It’s how I’m taking this moment, this fight importantly and seriously. This is the hair just for this moment.” Prochazka concluded.

The light heavyweight UFC fighter is famous for living alone and preparing for his fights in the jungle.

What are your thoughts on Prochazka’s hairstyle? What do you guys think of his way of living? But more importantly, he has a big-time main event coming up and this might be his last chance to fight for the title while Alex Pereira is still champion. Having tasted a defeat last time out, what could the Czech star have in store this weekend at UFC 303? Let us know in the comments section below.