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Reinier de Ridder doesn’t believe Jiri Prochazka’s outdoor ventures and mindset are genuine.

Prochazka has been known to approach things in an unorthodox way. The former UFC light heavyweight titleholder isn’t afraid to seek danger. He once swam 30 meters under a frozen lake among his other stunts. Prochazka has also lived by the Bushido code, and some believe the 205-pound ruler is a bit over the top when discussing his mindset for prizefighting.

You can count de Ridder as a detractor. Speaking to Mike Owens for Full Mount MMA, de Ridder was asked whether he sees Prochazka, Magomed Ankalaev, or another light heavyweight being the best in their weight class. It didn’t take long for the former two-division ONE Championship titleholder to dismiss Prochazka.

“Nah, it’s definitely not Jiri,” de Ridder said. “It’s Ankalaev for the most skilled. I think in a fight, Ankalaev vs. [Carlos Ulberg], I think Ankalaev is gonna win.”

Owens pressed de Ridder for more on why he doesn’t view Prochazka as the top 205-pounder today, and that’s when the Dutch submission specialist revealed he isn’t a fan of what he believes is phoniness

“Jiri rubs me the wrong way with the ninja [expletive],” de Ridder said. “It’s too much, dude. It feels so fake. Nah, that’s not my guy.”

There might be a scenario where de Ridder and Prochazka collide inside the Octagon. On Aug. 22, de Ridder will be moving back up to the light heavyweight division on the UFC Sacramento main card. He’ll be facing Roman Dolidze, and both men are looking to snap two-fight skids.

Prochazka was last seen back in April, and many believe he blew his chance to become a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. His opponent, Ulberg, hurt his ACL early in the fight, but Prochazka took his foot off the gas and was knocked out in the opening frame.

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