Jiri Prochazka is out of UFC 282 due to a severe orthopedic injury. Timeframe for recovery is upwards of a year. According to UFC and Jiri's representatives, it was his decision to vacate the belt out of respect for other contenders. Jiri's injury first reported by @KevinI.
@bokamotoESPN @KevinI Why wouldn’t he be aloud to sit out and they just do a intrim?
@bokamotoESPN @KevinI Should just sit out and keep the belt like Francis did, put interim on the line to keep the division moving
@bokamotoESPN @KevinI What a class act Jiri is, putting the company and the sport ahead of himself. Others could learn from his example. #UFC282 #MMATwitter
@bokamotoESPN @KevinI Respect for @jiri_bjp - Vacate > Interim UFC Championships
@bokamotoESPN @KevinI This man is nothing but honor!
@bokamotoESPN @KevinI “You guys can have the belt. I’ll get it back later”