{"id":315647,"date":"2026-04-09T02:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=315647"},"modified":"2026-04-09T02:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:38:33","slug":"shine-or-stay-back-jiri-prochazka-issues-blunt-reality-check-on-conor-mcgregors-ufc-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/shine-or-stay-back-jiri-prochazka-issues-blunt-reality-check-on-conor-mcgregors-ufc-return\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Shine or stay back’\u2026 Jiri Prochazka issues blunt reality check on Conor McGregor\u2019s UFC return"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka takes his profession very seriously. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The UFC 327 headliner is legendary for putting himself through the wringer ahead of his fights. <\/p>\n

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Jiri Prochazka lives by one rule that he believes everyone in MMA must follow or retire.<\/p>\n

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Jiri Prochazka is unsure about Conor McGregor\u2019s comeback<\/h2>\n

Conor McGregor is the most important star in the game, but he hasn\u2019t fought since July 2021. <\/p>\n

A broken leg originally sidelined \u2018Notorious\u2019, who has been fully fit for several years. <\/p>\n

McGregor opted to enjoy a lifetime of luxury as an alternative of returning to the Octagon \u2014 until now.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s rumored that the previous dual-weight champion will fight for the primary time in five years this summer.<\/p>\n

Prochazka, who was once a fan of McGregor, is unsure what to anticipate when the Irishman returns. <\/p>\n

\u2018BJP\u2019 insists McGregor must fully commit to MMA and prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the best level. <\/p>\n

\u201cI actually liked to observe Conor McGregor when he believed in himself, and he was in the proper mood,\u201d Prochazka said during a recent live stream with Adin Ross. <\/p>\n

He added when asked if McGregor can return to his former glory: \u201cWho knows? He has to prove that. He has to indicate that.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn this game, there\u2019s one rule. You might be on top, burning, firing, and you may shine, or stay back. That\u2019s the rule.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dana White\u2019s latest Conor McGregor update<\/h2>\n

Conor McGregor has been uncharacteristically quiet on social media for the past week. <\/p>\n

The 37-year-old has kept a low profile since Dana White provided a positive update on his comeback. <\/p>\n

\u201cPossibly,\u201d the UFC CEO said when asked if McGregor is fighting in July last month. <\/p>\n

White added: \u201cNothing\u2019s done. Nothing\u2019s even remotely near being done.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m [optimistic]. I used to be pretty optimistic at the tip of last 12 months.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, at the tip of last 12 months and going into this 12 months, I\u2019m still confident.\u201d<\/p>\n

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