“I need to have everything good: weight, conditioning, and focus for the fight, but you need to understand that I’m living in a state of being prepared for a title fight, and I’m living in that normally,” Prochazka said. “I’m working on my body, on my conditioning, on my mental (game), on my emotional stuff every day, every week all my career.
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“For me, it’s a special time because it’s a new situation for me. If the fight will be, OK, let’s go. I live for that and I’m not under pressure all the time. I’m focused for the fight and I’m living in the moment and when the time will come, let’s go to fight. Let’s go win the fight and win the title, but if not, let’s keep working and progress.”
In terms of a future opponent, Prochazka didn’t have a preference on who he would eventually fight for the belt. He was impressed by Blachowicz’s ability to adapt during a fight and locate his focus, and with Teixeira, he emphasized the heart and determination he brings to the Octagon.
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“I don’t prefer one or the other,” Prochazka said. “I think Jan has more weapons than Glover, especially when it comes to technique. Glover shows that he knows how to surprise many times, though. He knows to work with the hard moments, so we will see. I’m excited for that fight.”
The day before the fight, all three light heavyweights hit the scale, making championship weight. The title fight between Blachowicz and Teixeira was official and Prochazka was set to watch them from the front row in Etihad Arena.