Reinier de Ridder criticizes Jiri Prochazka ahead of UFC Fight Night 285
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Reinier de Ridder expressed his discontent with Jiri Prochazka, calling his persona 'fake.' De Ridder, a former two-division ONE champion, will fight Roman Dolidze at UFC Fight Night 285 on August 22. He believes Magomed Ankalaev is the top light heavyweight, disputing Prochazka's status following his knockout loss to Carlos Ulberg in April. This upcoming fight is pivotal for De Ridder as he aims to rebound from previous losses.
- •De Ridder holds a 21-4 MMA record and fights Dolidze on August 22.
- •He criticized Prochazka's fighting style and persona.
- •De Ridder moved back to light heavyweight after two losses at 185 pounds.
- •Prochazka recently lost to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 in April.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Reinier de Ridder: Jiri Prochazka 'rubs me the wrong way with the ninja sh*t'
"Reinier de Ridder isn't too fond of Jiri Prochazka.
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