VIDEO. 7 thousand people took to the streets of Brno to meet UFC champion Prochazka

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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