Jiri Appreciation - 97% Finish Rate and No Weight Cut

[fries in the bag]

So there are many who say he is not a good fighter because "no hands up" and he also does weird shit.
Yeah that is true --- after all, he did get knocked out twice by Alex Pereira.

But what people don't often mention is that he has a ridiculous 97% finish rate
AND doesn't weight cut (208 lbs on fight night).

Those are extremely unheard of in MMA.

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In other words, you can conclude this about his state of mind:
1. "I will finish my opponent no matter what. Kill or be killed. My fate will not be decided by judges"
2. "I will fight my opponent no matter what they or I weigh. No excuses"

I wasn't aware of these two traits before UFC 311, but now knowing this, it is very impressive.

This Czech bushido weirdo is the true essence of MMA.
No bullshit, let's fight to the death. Right here, right now.

 

[rollthedice]

He's a real one, would've been a gem back in the pride era. Win or lose, he's world class and always exciting, respect to the Czech samurai

 

[Sean Chowdhury]

imagine how crazy Jiri vs Rumble would have been.. rumble probably knocks him out but that's a dream fight

 

[Lord Pyjamas]

Not even Jamahal Hill could be pissy with him so they ended up sharing a drink after the fight from what I heard.

 

[CatchtheseHands]

Jiri would be dominant long reigning champ at LHW in a timeline in which Alex and (Maybe) Ank weren't in.

 

[El Fernas]

32 years old, wouldnt mind if he gives it a try at MW, 208lbs is somewhat average for MW´s on fight night.

 

[Mcnugget]

32 years old, wouldnt mind if he gives it a try at MW, 208lbs is somewhat average for MW´s on fight night.

Yea he looks like a naturally skinny guy yea
He should be fighting izzy Strickland ddp etc

 

[Cobra 03]

Jiri is a fun fighter to watch, and I always look forward to his fights. If it wasn't for Pereira, he would probably be working on a pretty good LHW reign!

 

[Croaker]

Dude gets KO'd by a prime Sokoudjou within 20 seconds

 

[Striker Fox]

Not even Jamahal Hill could be pissy with him so they ended up sharing a drink after the fight from what I heard.

Hill partied with Craig after getting finished by him too. Seems the only loss he didn't take well was Pereira.

 

[MigitAs]

imagine how crazy Jiri vs Rumble would have been.. rumble probably knocks him out but that's a dream fight

RIP Rumble

 

[Roop Holstry]

If you don’t like Jiri you are probably a bad person straight up. He puts everything on the line in every fight and has a quirky personality and fight style. He also is humble as a fighter and person. Hard not to root for this dude.

If Poatan didn’t exist not only would he likely be undefeated in the UFC but he would possibly be the most popular fighter.

 

[Bobby Boulders]

I've been riding with this guy for the better part of a decade, he's my favorite fighter and was the face of RIZIN for a time. Takes on anyone, and doesn't compromise his style or his instincts. You can't really knock results. The way he fights (especially at a higher weight class) isn't practical, but it works as well for him as any style any fighter has used in the sport's history. Dude is humble and respectful and is truly trying to reach new limits as a fighter and human being. Most everything that is good about MMA is Jiri.

 

[Ibm]

He seriously doesnt cut weight? The dude is giant for the weight class.

 

[humdizzle]

He seriously doesnt cut weight? The dude is giant for the weight class.

yeah the csac data was released. he gained no weight.

looks massive though. must be insanely lean.

 

[NoSmilez]

He used to be bigger. He ran into USADA issues then he had that shoulder injury. He downsized after that.

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Yes. We keep underrating him but he beat every person he fougth in the UFC not named Alex Pereira.

Dude has finishes over Rakic, Hill, Volkan, Reyes...

 

[SalvadorAllende]

He used to be bigger. He ran into USADA issues then he had that shoulder injury. He downsized after that.

Fuck off

He was 211 competing at heavyweight in Japan.

 

[Xuh]

RIZIN is the best base for real, entertaining MMA

 

[Brigfa2]

Jiri would be dominant long reigning champ at LHW in a timeline in which Alex and (Maybe) Ank weren't in.

He has no chance against Jones, Gus, DC and couple of other LHW's
Jan KO's him