Jiri Prochazka experimented with a submission defense method he found on the internet, testing it on Nina Drama. Drama commented that Prochazka nearly broke her arm, confirming the technique works. However, Prochazka dismissed its effectiveness, stating it wouldn't work against an MMA fighter and that he simply saw it on YouTube. The lighthearted training session was captured on video by NinaDrama's channel.
Jiri Prochazka turned a casual training session into an internet experiment, testing a submission defense technique he discovered on YouTube — with his training partner Nina Drama's arm nearly paying the price.
The footage, captured on Nina Drama's YouTube channel, showed the Czech light heavyweight running through the online method in what appeared to be a lighthearted exchange. Drama confirmed the technique carried real force, noting that Prochazka came close to breaking her arm. Prochazka was quick to downplay the find, however, dismissing it as something that would not hold up against an actual MMA fighter and making clear he stumbled across it casually while browsing online.
Prochazka, 33, holds a professional record of 32 wins, six losses, and one draw, and is currently ranked second in the UFC light heavyweight division. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, the Jetsaam Gym Brno product is among the most unorthodox strikers in the sport, averaging 5.69 significant strikes landed per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. Despite his reputation as a striker, the clip offered a rare glimpse into a different dimension of his training curiosity.
Why it matters
- Prochazka sits at number two in the light heavyweight rankings, meaning his training habits and physical condition draw natural scrutiny
- The video illustrates the experimental, self-directed approach to combat sports learning that has become part of Prochazka's public identity
- His own skepticism about the technique's real-world application keeps the clip firmly in the realm of entertainment rather than tactical revelation
