Jiri Prochazka (image via UFC/YouTube)

By FCF Staff

Not all fighters are on board with taking short-notice fights, given the risks that can come with them. But, it sounds like Jiri Prochazka welcomes the opportunity to test his skills without a full training camp.

Earlier this month, the former light-heavyweight champ agreed to step up and face current champ, Alex Pereira at UFC 303, June 29th. The card was initially supposed to feature Michael Chandler versus Conor McGregor, but the latter had to withdraw due to a broken toe.

Recently, Prochazka appeared on “The MMA Hour”. While discussing his decision to face Pereira at UFC 303 on short notice, Pereira reported it’s part of his life philosophy (quote via MMA Fighting.com).

 “I believe in that,” Prochazka said. “I was born like a warrior—not I believe in that, I am the warrior and this is just about when the situation and the things around you come like that, you have to just say yes. To react to what happened. Because when something happens on the street, you need to react right now. Right here, right now. That’s what I like about short notice, because you have to react right now, right here. Show me your best right now. That’s all.”

Prochazka (30-4-1) faced Pereira for the first time last November and was stopped in the second round. The Czech fighter returned to the win column in April by finishing Aleksandar Rakić in round two.

UFC 303 will be hosted by the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.