The Czech fighter brought the champion title to his homeland
Newly minted UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka returned home after defeating Glover Teixeira at UFC 275.
A large-scale parade took place in the athlete’s hometown of Brno (Czech Republic). 7 thousand people came to the city square to congratulate Prochazka with the title.
Prochaska became the first UFC 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
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