Prochaska called the timing of the return to the octagon

Jiri Prochazka
Jiri Prochazka

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jiri Prochazka He is planning his next fight this summer.

On the air of The MMA Hour, the Czech announced that he would most likely be able to return to the octagon in July or August. According to the agreement between the fighter and the management of the promotion, the fight will be a title fight.

Recall that at the end of last year, Prochazka received a severe shoulder injury. Out of respect for other fighters of the division, he decided to remove himself from the championship.

It is worth adding that a new light heavyweight champion was determined at UFC 283 last weekend - the vacant title was won by Jamal Hill, who defeated Glover Teixeira by unanimous decision.