Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka has staked his claim for another shot at the title next, suggesting he stand off with newly-minted gold holder, Magomed Ankalaev following the Russian’s controversial decision win at UFC 313 tonight.
Prochazka, a former undisputed champion in the division, managed to return to winning-ways at UFC 311 at the beginning of the year, landing an eventual third round knockout win over fellow ex-gold holder, Jamahal Hill in California.
And himself striking gold tonight at the second time of asking, Makhackala native, Ankalaev landed a unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) win over common-foe, Alex Pereira — ending the Brazilan fan-favorite’s dominant run as undisputed light heavyweight champion.
Jiri Prochazka calls for title fight with Magomed Ankalaev
Initially suggesting a trilogy fight with Pereira despite losing two title fights to him in the last two years, Prochazka offered the Sao Paulo knockout king a “last dance” between them.
Congrats to @AnkalaevM, beautiful pressure,” Jiri Prochazka posted on X tonight after UFC 313. “Most of people dont like it, but you won the title for now. @AlexPereiraUFC, last dance?”
However, just minutes later, the Czech native switched tune on his next outing, welcoming the chance to fight for the title straight away in a clash with fellow European star, Ankalaev.
Or better idea. Let’s go straightly to hunt the title,” Jiri Prochazka tweeted.
However, following tonight’s main event clash, UFC CEO, Dana White claimed he would “probably” look to book Pereira in an immediate title rematch with Ankalaev next off the back of his stunning run as king of the 205lbers.
