Kosport Magazine: Jiri Prochazka Proves He’s More Than Just a Samurai in UFC 300 Victory
Jiri Prochazka may not be an actual samurai, but that’s beside the point for him. The former light heavyweight champion proved that on Saturday night at UFC 300, where he defeated Aleksandar Rakic in the featured prelim bout.
Leading up to the fight, Rakic had questioned Prochazka’s samurai persona, which seemed to fuel the Czech fighter’s fire. But after his victory, Prochazka made it clear that being a samurai is not just about a title or label, but rather a way of life.
“For me, to be a samurai, it’s about attitude,” Prochazka explained on The MMA Hour. “It’s about how you see situations and how you live your life. It’s not just about fighting, it’s about following a code and understanding your purpose. The samurai code resonates with me and helps me to be honest and live fully without fear or comparison to others.”
Prochazka’s dedication to the samurai way of life extends beyond the octagon, as seen in a viral video of him standing outside the T-Mobile arena before the fight, simply visualizing his victory. This practice of visualization and connecting with his higher self is a key part of Prochazka’s success and mindset.
“When you use your ability to do this beautiful work, then you realize there are no limits,” Prochazka said. “Everything you can imagine is connected to you. When you feel you are on the same wave, that’s beautiful.”
While some may see Prochazka’s approach as unique or even eccentric, for him it’s simply following his own path and connecting with his beliefs and purpose.
“It’s not about making fans or presenting a different way of life,” Prochazka said. “It’s about following my own way and connecting with my god. When you do that, your mind is calm and there is no fear, just pure belief.”
Kosport Magazine: Summary
Jiri Prochazka proved that being a samurai is not just about a title or label, but a way of life. His dedication to the samurai code extends beyond the octagon and has helped him find success in the UFC. Prochazka’s unique approach may seem eccentric to some, but for him it’s about following his own path and connecting with his beliefs and purpose. With his victory over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300, Prochazka has put himself back in the light heavyweight title picture.
