Jiri Prochazka, known for his unique approach to pushing physical and mental boundaries, continues to test his limits in unconventional ways.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion is recognized as one of MMA`s most distinct personalities. His past extreme methods include spending three days in a dark room without water for mental discipline, which he described as a way to confront his “demons.” He also famously prepared for fights by punching trees hundreds of times daily.
His latest remarkable feat, recently showcased in a mini-documentary on his YouTube channel, involved swimming 30 meters beneath the surface of a frozen lake.
Ice diving presents significant dangers, such as an increased risk of drowning and hypothermia. However, for someone constantly seeking to challenge himself, this perilous activity was exactly the kind of test Prochazka thrives on.
Prochazka explained his motivation: “Everything I do here, regarding the breath, regarding all these various trips to the mountains, climbing mountains, training martial arts, MMA, all these things simply help me, mainly and above all, to keep myself fully under control; to expand my self confidence, the spirit with which I go into battle. A person doesn’t actually go into the MMA cage only with what they’ve trained, but they go there with their entire history, with everything, all the hard things they experience in life.”
Prochazka`s most recent professional fight was in January, where he delivered a knockout victory over Jamahal Hill at UFC 311.
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