Absolute fireworks. Rumours have been circulating that Jiri Prochazka will face Paulo Costa at UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City with the interim light heavyweight title on the line. If this fight actually comes together, expect nothing but chaos. Two guys who are always willing to stand and trade and leave everything in the Octagon. Neither of them knows how to be in a boring fight… sign me up #ufc #mma #ufc332 #paulocosta #jiriprochazka
Reports are circulating that Jiri Prochazka and Paulo Costa could be set to collide at UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City, with an interim light heavyweight title reportedly on the line. Nothing has been officially confirmed, and the matchup remains a rumor at this stage.
Prochazka, the 33-year-old Czech standout currently ranked second in the light heavyweight division, carries a professional record of 32-6-1. Fighting out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, the six-foot-three Orthodox striker is one of the most electric fighters on the roster, landing 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. His reach of 80 inches gives him a considerable physical advantage in most matchups, and his willingness to engage in high-risk exchanges has made him a fan favorite since his UFC debut.
Costa, nicknamed "The Eraser," enters the conversation ranked sixth at light heavyweight with a record of 16-4-0. The 35-year-old Brazilian lands an impressive 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy, making him one of the most prolific volume strikers in the division. Standing six-foot-one with a reach of 72 inches, Costa has built his reputation entirely on forward pressure and power output.
Why it matters
- An interim light heavyweight title would carry major divisional stakes, potentially setting up a future unification bout
- Prochazka sits at number two in the rankings while Costa is sixth, meaning a win for either man reshapes the title picture
- Both fighters are aggressive, high-output strikers who rarely engage in tactical, distance-based bouts — the style matchup points toward an all-action contest
- If the bout is formally scheduled, it would be one of the most anticipated cards of the fall calendar
