Former UFC Champion Prochazka Celebrates Academic Milestone While Focusing on Future Challenges

Former UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) from the Czech Republic, **Jiri Prochazka**, announced on social media that he has successfully defended his thesis at Masaryk University, established in 1919 and located in Brno, Czech Republic, which comprises nine faculties.

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«The thesis defense is complete. Now I’m fully focused on the state final exams set for two weeks from now,» Prochazka posted on the social network X (formerly Twitter).

Due to his academic commitments, Prochazka has **withdrawn from participating** in UFC 317, scheduled for June 29 in Las Vegas, USA.