UFC Star Jiri Prochazka Reflects on 12-Year Relationship Before Title Fight

Prochazka opens up about personal life as he prepares to face Carlos Ulberg for the vacant UFC light heavyweight championship.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:05am

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Jiri Prochazka, one of the UFC's most popular and disciplined fighters, has revealed details about his 12-year relationship with his girlfriend Kamila Kordulikova. Prochazka discussed the ups and downs of their partnership, including multiple breakups, as he rose to stardom in the promotion. As he prepares to face Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327, Prochazka is also preparing for a major personal milestone - the birth of his first child with Kordulikova.

Why it matters

Prochazka's openness about his personal life provides a rare glimpse into the emotional side of one of the UFC's most intense and driven competitors. His reflections on the challenges and growth in his long-term relationship humanize the fighter and offer insights into how he has balanced his professional and personal responsibilities.

The details

Prochazka and Kordulikova, a Czech lawyer, first connected in the mid-2010s and stayed together through Prochazka's rise from Rizin FF to the UFC. Their partnership included breaks and reconciliations as Prochazka's career demands grew, with Kordulikova providing personal support. Prochazka said he realized Kordulikova was the right partner for him after breaking up with her multiple times, acknowledging 'there's a lot of work' in their relationship but that he is not the man he wants to be without her.

  • Prochazka and Kordulikova first connected in the mid-2010s.
  • Prochazka is set to face Carlos Ulberg for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 327.
  • Kordulikova is ready to deliver the couple's first child together.

The players

Jiri Prochazka

A top UFC light heavyweight contender known for his dynamic fighting style, extreme training regimens, and disciplined Samurai-inspired mindset.

Kamila Kordulikova

Prochazka's long-term girlfriend, a Czech lawyer who has provided personal support to the fighter throughout his rise to stardom in the UFC.

Carlos Ulberg

Prochazka's opponent at UFC 327, who enters the title fight on a nine-fight winning streak.

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What they’re saying

“I realized that after I broke up with her many times, and I realized that there's a lot of work, a lot of what I want to do with her. Because I am not that man who I want to be without her.”

— Jiri Prochazka

What’s next

The UFC 327 main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will determine the new UFC light heavyweight champion.

The takeaway

Prochazka's openness about his personal life and relationship challenges highlights the discipline and maturity he has developed during his UFC tenure, as he balances his professional and personal responsibilities with a warrior mindset.