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UFC 311: Jiri Prochazka shaved his head in help of fan combating most cancers

January 17, 2025 8:00 am ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Jiri Prochazka shaved off his signature hairstyle ahead of UFC 311. Former light heavyweight champions Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and Jamahal Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) square off on Saturday’s main card (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) at Intuit Dome. Prochazka surprised many when he showed up

UFC 311: Jiri Prochazka shaved his head in help of fan combating most cancers


INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Jiri Prochazka shaved off his signature coiffure forward of UFC 311.

Former gentle heavyweight champions Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and Jamahal Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) sq. off on Saturday’s important card (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) at Intuit Dome.

Prochazka stunned many when he confirmed as much as Thursday’s UFC 311 pre-fight press convention with a shaved head. A longtime fan of Prochazka’s, Ashley McGarity, paid homage to his “warfare hair” simply earlier than present process her most cancers remedy, which instantly caught his consideration.

Prochazka revealed that he’s donating 1 million Czech Koruna to help most cancers analysis, which UFC CEO Dana White stated he plans on matching.

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“This hair was impressed by Ashley,” Prochazka stated. “That lady, she’s combating with most cancers. She’s going to come tomorrow. That is my displaying solidarity as a result of it’s about sending the great vitality.

“Yesterday, I reached 1 million followers on Instagram so I’ll give for one another 1 million (Czech Koruna) by my basis to oncologist sufferers. Martial arts has one thing to present again – it’s all about good vitality.”

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