Procházka on the injury: I hurt my shoulder and surgery is necessary, which will put me out of action for at least 6 months

On Wednesday evening the information came out that Jiří Procházka was seriously injured and will not defend his championship belt. The martial sports public was horrified, the recovery is said to take up to a year. Now the fighter himself has spoken out.

This news has pleased almost no one. Jiri Prochazka was seriously injured and will not defend his title in December. Moreover, his injured shoulder calls for an operation.

The prognosis is not good, according to many the break may last up to a year. However, the wrestler has his opinion, which he said in his message to the fans.

In it, he apologizes to those who have already planned their trip to Las Vegas and will now have to watch the tournament without him.

“It is with great disappointment that I have to announce that I will not be defending my belt at UFC 282. I was injured in training in Las Vegas while finishing my preparation for my title defense in the UFC’s welterweight division.

I injured my shoulder and surgery is required which will put me out of action for at least 6 months. Knowing this information, I have decided, after consulting with UFC management, that due to this time constraint, I will not hinder the welterweight division and will vacate the title currently.

I will go for the UFC championship as soon as the doctors give me the green light to fight. I’m going to go for the belt and I’m going to get it no matter who currently holds it. It’s always been the most important thing for me to put on the best performance and compare myself to the best. Let the best show who’s there now.

I’ll be back in six months and I’ll take the title whoever holds it. I apologize to my fans, friends, family who bought tickets and made plans to come to Las Vegas to support me, it means a lot to me. I also want to apologize to Glover. Victory!” he said via his Instagram.

So it’s a big question how long Prochazka will have to rest after his surgery, however his next fight may very well not be against Brazilian Teixeira.

He has been promised a rematch, but when he returns the situation in the division may be completely different and we may see a dream fight with Jan Blachowicz.

Source: Jiří Procházka Instagram