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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.â€

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.â€

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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Daniel Cormier called the action throughout UFC Vegas 120, and he was left puzzled by one fighter's corner.

In the main card opener of the META Apex card headlined by Quillan Salkilld's submission win over Mateusz Gamrot, Ty Miller scored a third-round TKO finish over Billy Ray Goff. The corner of Goff has come under fire for allowing their fighter to continue on despite being battered to the point where his right eye was swollen shut.

Goff was ultimately stopped just 15 seconds into the third round, and Cormier had some criticism for the defeated fighter's coach during the UFC Vegas 120 broadcast (via MMAJunkie).

“You could see his orbital bone is broken – look at his eye,†Cormier said. “Look at his right eye. And then when he got hit on the right eye he went down. The coach told him, ‘Don't engage, just circle' and essentially run. Why not just stop the fight? … The writing was on the wall, especially if that's the advice you're giving your guy going into the third round.â€

During his post-fight interview, Miller admitted that he initially thought Goff wouldn't leave his stool for the final round. He quickly refocused once he saw that the bout would indeed go past the second round, albeit for 15 seconds.

Goff is now 1-3 under the UFC banner, and he hasn't earned a win since 2023. It's also the second bout in a row where Goff has been finished. He was submitted by Ramiz Brahimaj in the first round via guillotine choke.

As for Miller, he continues to surge in his young pro MMA career. The 26-year-old is now 8-0, 1 NC as a pro and has stopped four of his opponents. The Contender Series alum figures to be in for stiffer competition moving forward, and whether he sinks or continues swimming will be a story to watch.

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Khamzat Chimaev and Dillon Danis will both be back on the Real American Freestyle mat despite a brawl taking place in the main event of RAF 10 in June.