“We had to pull our pants down all the way” – Jiri Prochazka discusses undergoing ‘thorough inspection’ as part of UFC’s new anti-doping program

Recently, Jiri Prochazka, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, shared his thoughts on the UFC’s newly implemented anti-doping program.

At the beginning of the new year, the UFC ended its eight-year collaboration with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), announcing that it will now implement its own program, the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, starting on Dec. 31, 2023. This marked the end of the organization’s partnership with the national anti-doping agency for the United States.

Prochazka shared his personal encounter with the company and detailed the UFC’s revamped procedure. In an interview, he highlighted the extensive measures taken during the process and appeared entertained by the rigorous testing.

“From the new year, it’s no longer USADA [United States Anti-Doping Agency] but it’s the UFC’s anti-doping organization. They came to see me last Sunday from Vienna but I must say that, it was one of the most thorough inspections I’ve ever had. When providing the sample, I felt like I was in kindergarten when we had to pull our pants down all the way down to our ankles. The inspection went thoroughly!”[translation via Championship Rounds]

Be sure to watch the complete remarks of Jiri Prochazka in the video clip provided below:

Jiri Prochazka sets sights on championship gold after dominant victory at UFC 300

Jiri Prochazka has been slated to compete against Aleksandar Rakic on the preliminary card of UFC 300.

The main event of the evening will feature a fight between current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and former titleholder Jamahal Hill, who will be defending his title for the first time. Prochazka’s most recent defeat was at the hands of Pereira, who secured a second-round TKO victory.

The Czech fighter is determined to make another run for the title by defeating Rakic. He mentioned that due to the quick finish in his UFC 295 fight against Pereira, he could make a case for another title opportunity by winning at UFC 300.

During his interview with The Schmo, Prochazka stated:

“I believe, after that last fight [at UFC 295], after that early end of [to] the fight [at UFC 295]. If I win next week [at UFC 300] and I hope and believe I’m able to win… I deserve a title shot.”

The former champion’s current No. 5 ranked opponent has not been able to secure a win since 2021 and will be determined to break that streak.

Take a look at the complete interview below to read all of Jiri Prochazka’s statements: