The UFC light heavyweight division is buzzing with controversies as top-ranked fighters engage in heated exchanges. Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill, and Magomed Ankalaev are locked in a feud, with Prochazka recently issuing a stern warning to both Hill and Ankalaev. While the Russian fighter responded to Prochazka’s remarks, Hill also weighed in on the comments, adding fuel to the ongoing rivalry.
In a video posted on his X account, Jiri Prochazka criticized Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev, claiming they “did nothing.” In response, the Russian fighter fired back, pointing out that Prochazka had lost two of his last three fights and should focus on his own performances instead of giving advice. Hill also addressed Prochazka’s comments in a recent podcast on his YouTube channel. The 33-year-old said:
“We had the same opponent in our last fight, right? In your last performance, you got dominated and knocked out. You got dominated, and I got caught. There’s a huge difference. You’ve even got your ponytail leaning to the left. I hope you wear that ponytail in our fight so I can lean it back to the right for you. We can compare every performance—while I put on dominant performances, you survive and scrape by with a win. We’re not the same.”
😳Jamahal Hill brutally responds to Jiri Prochazka:
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“We had the same opponent in our last fight, right? In your last performance, you got dominated and knocked out. You got dominated, and I got caught. There’s a huge difference.
You’ve even got your ponytail leaning to the… pic.twitter.com/OIMnNwa2jF
Hill pointed out the difference in how he and Prochazka performed against Alex Pereira. While both fighters were knocked out by the Brazilian. Hill emphasized that he “got caught,” whereas Prochazka was “dominated” by the current light heavyweight champion. Now, the two former champions are set to settle their rivalry in 2025.
Is Jamahal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka Official For UFC 311?
UFC 311 is scheduled for January 18 at the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Rumors suggest Islam Makhachev may defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event. Additionally, former light heavyweight champions Prochazka and Hill are set to compete in the Co-main event.
The UFC Macau post-fight show announced the co-main event matchup, which Prochazka later shared on Instagram. However, the UFC website has yet to officially confirm the bout, with Karol Rosa vs. Ailin Perez being the only confirmed fight so far.
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Jiri Prochazka is set to face Jamahal Hill at #UFC311 in Los Angeles, it was announced during the #UFCMacau post-fight show. pic.twitter.com/1dELVYvtCf
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If the UFC confirms the main and co-main events, it will make for a strong PPV lineup. Additionally, rumors indicate that the UFC plans to feature fighters like Kevin Holland, Sergey Spivak, and Reinier de Ridder on the UFC 311 pay-per-view card.
