Former undisputed gentle heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka has staked his declare for one more shot on the title subsequent, suggesting he stand off with newly-minted gold holder, Magomed Ankalaev following the Russian’s controversial choice win at UFC 313 tonight.
Prochazka, a former undisputed champion within the division, managed to return to winning-ways at UFC 311 firstly of the yr, touchdown an eventual third spherical knockout win over fellow ex-gold holder, Jamahal Hill in California.
And himself putting gold tonight on the second time of asking, Makhackala native, Ankalaev landed a unanimous choice (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) win over common-foe, Alex Pereira — ending the Brazilan fan-favorite’s dominant run as undisputed gentle heavyweight champion.
Jiri Prochazka requires title battle with Magomed Ankalaev
Initially suggesting a trilogy battle with Pereira regardless of dropping two title fights to him within the final two years, Prochazka provided the Sao Paulo knockout king a “last dance” between them.
Nevertheless, simply minutes later, the Czech native switched tune on his subsequent outing, welcoming the prospect to battle for the title right away in a conflict with fellow European star, Ankalaev.
Or higher thought. Let’s go straightly to hunt the title,” Jiri Prochazka tweeted.
Or higher ideaLet’s go straightly to hunt the title⚡️//
— Jiri BJP Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) March 9, 2025
Nevertheless, following tonight’s primary occasion conflict, UFC CEO, Dana White claimed he would “probably” look to e-book Pereira in a right away title rematch with Ankalaev subsequent off the again of his gorgeous run as king of the 205lbers.
