Jiri Prochazka explains ‘crazy’ training methods: ‘I hate fear’
Jiri Prochazka is training smarter these days
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic reacts to his knockout of Khalil Rountree Jr. in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC 320 event at T-Mobile Arena on October 04, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Jiri Prochazka’s training may be unorthodox, but there’s a method to the madness.
Over the course of his MMA career, Prochazka has become famous for his unique approach to MMA, not just in how he views the sport , but also in how he trains. Prochazka regularly engages in unorthodox training methods, from trekking into the mountains alone to swimming 30 meters under a frozen lake . Speaking with the Dan LeBatard Show on Thursday, the former UFC light heavyweight champion explained why he does these things.
“Crazy for who? ” Prochazka said when asked about his training methods. “Maybe crazy for somebody who doesn’t know that.
… “Every high-level athlete, the sport on the top level is not so healthy, not so usual, not so normal. That’s why we have to be a little bit above the normal line. And I like to go through these levels, which is behind normal.