Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has welcomed his first child, a daughter. The announcement was made on April 16th. Further details about the birth have not been disclosed at this time. This personal milestone comes as Prochazka continues his UFC career following his recent fight.
Jiri Prochazka has welcomed a daughter into the world, with the announcement coming on April 16, 2026, marking the first child for the former UFC light heavyweight champion.
Prochazka, 33, holds a professional record of 32-6-1 and is currently ranked second in the UFC light heavyweight division. The Czech Republic native trains out of Jetsaam Gym Brno and has built a reputation as one of the most dynamic strikers in the sport, standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach. His numbers reflect that aggressive style — he lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 55 percent, figures that place him among the elite finishers in his weight class.
No further details about the birth have been disclosed, and Prochazka has kept the announcement private beyond confirming the news publicly.
The milestone arrives as Prochazka remains an active and prominent figure in the light heavyweight landscape, continuing his UFC career following his most recent outing. The division's second-ranked contender becoming a first-time father adds a significant personal chapter to what has already been a remarkable journey for the Brno-based fighter, who once held the UFC light heavyweight title.
