Jiří Procházka issues heartwarming response to cancer patient who went viral for recreating his ‘War Hair’

Former UFC champion Jiri Prochazka sent a stylish message to a cancer patient who is a super fan of his career.

Jiri Prochazka has built a huge global following during his UFC career, especially after capturing the light heavyweight title in 2022. His unorthodox fighting style, approach to life and 'War Hair' have made him a worldwide sensation among martial arts fans.

Prochazka will return to the Octagon against another former titleholder at UFC 311. Ahead of his comeback, a longtime fan of Prochazka sported his fight night hairstyle as she prepared to undergo cancer treatment.

After the story and the woman's hairstyle went viral on social media, it didn't take long for Prochazka to take notice and send a heartwarming message.

Jiri Prochazka praises 'fighter' cancer patient after donning signature hairstyle

In a recent message to X, Prochazka responded to the woman's tribute to his famous fight night hairstyle.

“Every fighter should have war hair,” Prochazka wrote.

At the time of writing, an update on the woman's treatment and recovery is uncertain. She originally posted the image of her Prochazka-inspired hairstyle on the UFC's Reddit page last weekend.

“Lost my hair due to chemo – not before celebrating my favorite UFC fighter!” she posted. “Cancer sucks, but sometimes you have to make the best of it! I'll root for it [Prochazka] in January!”

Prochazka will face former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill next month at UFC 311. It will be his first fight since a short-lived knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 303 earlier this year.

During Monday's episode of The Ariel Helwani Show, Prochazka said he wants to get the fan's contact information and connect with her recovery.

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Jiri Prochazka's journey back to a UFC title begins with the upcoming return

Prochazka is just a handful of fights into his UFC career, despite a four-year stint with the promotion. He made his debut at UFC 251 and defeated Volkan Oezdemir by knockout in the second round.

After knocking out Dominick Reyes in his next fight, he fought for Glover Teixeira's UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 275. After being seconds away from losing a potential decision, Prochazka submitted Teixeira in round 5 in a come- from-behind' title victory.

Prochazka's last win came against Aleksandar Rakić in April after falling to Pereira for the then-vacant title at UFC 295. An impressive performance against Hill could potentially earn Prochazka a third shot at champion Pereira.

As Prochazka prepares for his Octagon return, he fights with a heavy heart as one of his devoted fans puts in the fight of her life. Hopefully Prochazka and the woman will get in touch soon.

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