Simply running on the treadmill is not enough for former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka.
Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) is well known for his different approach to the fight game. Whether it’s his mentality heading into the cage, his hard-to-mimic style when competing in the highest level of competition, or his unusual training methods, there is no denying Prochazka is a unique entity.
He has always leaned into that distinctiveness and gave another peek at his preparation ahead of his Jan. 18 matchup with Jamahal Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) at UFC 311, which takes place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).
Check out the video below to see Prochazka’s shadow boxing while running on a treadmill (via X):
The showdown between former 205-pound titleholders Prochazka and Hill has been brewing for some time. They are less than one month away from finally sharing the octagon, and by all appearances, Prochazka is putting in maximum effort to ensure he’s ready.
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