Former undisputed mild heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka has staked his declare for an additional 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 at first 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 mild heavyweight champion.
Jiri Prochazka requires title struggle with Magomed Ankalaev
Initially suggesting a trilogy struggle with Pereira regardless of shedding two title fights to him within the final two years, Prochazka supplied the Sao Paulo knockout king a “final dance” between them.
Congrats to @AnkalaevM, stunning strain,” Jiri Prochazka posted on X tonight after UFC 313. “Most of individuals dont prefer it, however you gained the title for now. @AlexPereiraUFC, final dance?”
Nevertheless, simply minutes later, the Czech native switched tune on his subsequent outing, welcoming the prospect to struggle for the title right away in a conflict with fellow European star, Ankalaev.
Or higher concept. Let’s go straightly to hunt the title,” Jiri Prochazka tweeted.
Nevertheless, following tonight’s major occasion conflict, UFC CEO, Dana White claimed he would “in all probability” look to ebook Pereira in a right away title rematch with Ankalaev subsequent off the again of his gorgeous run as king of the 205lbers.
