Former light heavyweight champions Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) meet Jan. 18 at UFC 311 from Inuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Both fighters are coming off of knockout losses to UFC champ Alex Pereira.

Jiri Prochazka attempts to bounce back from two KO losses in a span of 7 months with a win over Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 - a chance to reinsert either man back (or at least closer) to the title picture against Alex Pereira or perhaps Magomed Ankalaev, depending on who wins that potential matchup.

Jiri Prochazka has some brief, yet fiery words for Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 311 in Inglewood, California.

Jiri Prochazka is set for his first fight of 2025, and he’s making it clear he sees himself as the contender to beat at light heavyweight. A former titleholder, Prochazka dropped the belt to Alex Pereira at UFC 295 and then later lost a rematch to Pereira at UFC 303.

Former champions Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka will square off at UFC 311, which takes place Jan. 18 at Inuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. The matchup was announced during the UFC Fight Night 248 post-fight show Saturday, and by Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC).

Jiri Prochazka has not entered the octagon since June when he challenged Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title at UFC 303, losing the bout via second-round TKO.

Jamahal Hill did not mince his words towards fellow 205-pound contender Magomed Ankalaev. Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) hasn't competed since getting knocked out by UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 300 in April.

Hill was also seen in action against ‘Poatan' in his last fight, losing via first-round knockout at UFC 300 in April. With both men losing their previous bout, the urge to get b