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Jiri Prochazka Setting the Stage for Trilogy Fight with Alex Pereira

Jiri Prochazka Setting the Stage for a Trilogy Fight with Alex PereiraJiri Prochazka believes the third time against Alex Pereira will be the charm. Thus far, ‘BJP’ is 0-2 against…

Jiri Prochazka Setting the Stage for a Trilogy Fight with Alex Pereira

Jiri Prochazka believes the third time against Alex Pereira will be the charm.

Thus far, ‘BJP’ is 0-2 against the reigning light heavyweight champion, suffering second-round knockouts against the Brazilian boogeyman at both UFC 295 and UFC 303. But despite the dueling setbacks, Prochazka is far from giving up on his dreams of reclaiming the 205-pound crown, and it all starts this weekend when he meets ex-titleholder Jamahal Hill in Los Angeles.

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“I said that many times, and I mean that very seriously,” Prochazka told MMA Junkie. “Everything that I say, I mean very seriously. I believe that I’ve made improvements to my style, to my life, in everything so I can face Alex Pereira a third time. I really believe that.

“I believe that I can be the champion, and I’m going for that – to be the champion again. No more words.”

Prochazka captured the light heavyweight title in June 2022 following an epic back-and-forth brawl with Glover Teixeira. The two were set to run it back that December, but Prochazka was forced the vacate the title after suffering a shoulder injury. Returning to the Octagon a year later, the Czech had an opportunity to reclaim the gold he technically never lost. Instead, it was ‘Poatan’ who would walk away with his second UFC belt in less than a year.

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Jiri Prochazka isn’t interested in talking anymore

While Jiri Prochazka is a larger-than-life personality in the world of MMA, he’s not interested in any of the trash talk or the pre-fight antics that his next opponent likes to engage in.

Instead, ‘BJP’ is focused on letting his hands do the talking and showing everyone that he has what it takes to climb back up the light-heavyweight ladder.

“I just want to be myself – that’s all,” Prochazka said. “That’s what I want to show the world: The best version of myself, the best version of my kind, of how I see the martial arts, of my kind of style of fighting. This is what I want to share.

“This is what I want to show to the world – that I’m the best. I’ve made the improvements that I can be at the top, champion again. This is it.”

Prochazka goes into UFC 311 with a 4-2 record under the UFC banner, both of his losses coming against Pereira. Jamahal Hill will also look to bounce back after suffering his own vicious knockout loss against ‘Poatan’ at UFC 300 in April.

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Will Jamahal Hill’s Vanity Be His Downfall Against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311?

Will Jamahal Hill’s Vanity Be His Downfall Against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311?Could Jamahal Hill’s never-ending barrage of excuses and constant arguing with fight fans online be his undoing at UFC…

Will Jamahal Hill’s Vanity Be His Downfall Against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311?

Could Jamahal Hill’s never-ending barrage of excuses and constant arguing with fight fans online be his undoing at UFC 311?

On Saturday, ‘Sweet Dreams’ returns to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a brutal first-round knockout against light heavyweight king Alex Pereira at UFC 300. Since the loss, Hill has regularly discussed his disdain for the result, suggesting that referee Herb Dean’s brief stoppage due to an accidental low blow gave ‘Poatan’ an unfair advantage.

Hill even tried to pick a fight with Pereira at the UFC Performance Institute before promptly walking away when ‘Poatan’ tossed him a pair of gloves and offered to go a few rounds.

As a result, ‘Sweet Dreams’ has been relentlessly trolled online and dubbed a sore loser by UFC fans. But instead of ignoring the comments, Hill often chooses to snap back and address his haters on YouTube — a decision that could ultimately cost him against a fighter as dangerous and disciplined as Jiri Prochazka.

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Will Jamahal Hill get crushed under the weight of his own excuses?

Discussing Hill’s upcoming return to the Octagon alongside her husband Dan Hardy, UFC flyweight standout Veronica Hardy suggested that the former 205-pound titleholder’s addiction to social media, on top of a slew of other obstacles, could be his undoing this Saturday night inside the Intuit Dome.

“It’s just kind of been injury after injury [for Hill],” Hardy said on the Outlawed Picks Podcast. “He’s kind of put on weight, lost weight and stuff. And Jiri, he’s going to be more consistent in being disciplined and looking for a way to fix things rather than being distracted by everything else [social media] around him…It means you can take things that are bad and make them better without them crushing you so much or spending so much time online trying to respond to other people [suggesting that’s what Hill does].”

Jamahal Hill goes into his 10th promotional appearance with a 6-2 record and one no-contest. Undoubtedly, his biggest victory came against Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 to win the vacant light heavyweight title. Hill vacated the belt months later after suffering a ruptured Achilles during a charity basketball game.

Since then, his only appearance inside the Octagon was against Pereira. He was scheduled to return over the summer against Khalil Rountree Jr. and Carlos Ulberg, but neither of those fights came to fruition.

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UFC 311: Previewing the Biggest Fights From LA

The first UFC pay-per-view of 2025 is just around the corner. UFC 311 goes down on Jan. 18 in Inglewood, California. It will be topped by two blockbuster…

The first UFC pay-per-view of 2025 is just around the corner. UFC 311 goes down on Jan. 18 in Inglewood, California. It will be topped by two blockbuster…

Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill – Odds and Match Preview

Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal HillLet’s take a closer look at Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill booked for UFC 311 on January 18, 2025,…

Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill

Let’s take a closer look at Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill booked for UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This matchup pits two former UFC light heavyweight champions against each other, both looking to bounce back from knockout losses to the current champion, Alex Pereira.

Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill

For this light heavyweight matchup, the odds have been shifting. Initially, Jamahal Hill opened as a slight favorite, with odds of -125. However, the odds have since moved, creating a near pick ’em situation. As of the most recent updates, both fighters are listed at -110 odds on some platforms other bookmakers have Hill at +110 and Jiri Prochazka at -120.

The close odds suggest that bettors and oddsmakers see this as a highly competitive fight that could go either way. These odds are tight, if you’re looking for a different game then check out best eth dice sites right here for a variety of different contests.

Known for his unorthodox striking style and aggressive approach; Jiri Prochazka is a fan favorite. He is coming off two losses to Pereira. The Czech fighter’s last performance raised questions about his ability to stick to a game plan and adjust, as he seemed to struggle with a risky striking battle with Pereira. However, the second matchup was a short-notice change but against Hill, Jiri Prochazka had a full camp to prepare at UFC 311.

Jamahal Hill looking to reestablish himself in the division after losing to Pereira at UFC 300. Hill has had to overcome injuries, including a ruptured Achilles tendon that forced him to vacate the title in 2023. Despite these setbacks, Hill feels he’s in a good place physically and mentally heading into this fight. He doesn’t have the cleanest technique but he packs power in his hands.

The stakes are high for both fighters. A win could potentially secure a title shot, while a loss could push them further down in the rankings of the highly competitive light heavyweight division. Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has weighed in on the matchup, favoring Hill due to his dangerous striking and surprising athleticism. UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has also voiced his support for Hill, praising his kickboxing style.

Both fighters are coming off losses and need to prove they can bounce back. Both pack knockout power and are aiming to re-earn UFC gold. It is a must-watch bout.

Former UFC Champ Sees Weakness In Ji?í Procházka, Backs Jamahal Hill For UFC 311 Fight

Ji?í Procházka doesn’t have what it takes to defeat Jamahal Hill in their upcoming bout, claims a former UFC middleweight champion. Procházka and Hill are set to collide in a crucial matchup on the main card of UFC 311, scheduled for Jan. 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Both former UFC light heavyweight […]

Ji?í Procházka doesn’t have what it takes to defeat Jamahal Hill in their upcoming bout, claims a former UFC middleweight champion.

Procházka and Hill are set to collide in a crucial matchup on the main card of UFC 311, scheduled for Jan. 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Both former UFC light heavyweight champions are coming off crushing knockout losses to reigning divisional kingpin Alex Pereira in their most recent Octagon appearances. In fact, “Denisa” experienced his first UFC defeat at the hands of Pereira when they fought for the then-vacant 205-pound title at UFC 295 in November 2023.

Procházka’s unorthodox fighting style has made it difficult for his past opponents to decipher, but Luke Rockhold believes that this very uniqueness also exposes significant vulnerabilities — especially when facing someone like Hill.

During a recent appearance on the JAXXON PODCAST, Rockhold lambasted Procházka’s tactics in his rematch against “Poatan” this past June, asserting that the Czech fighter lacked any coherent strategy in the bout.

“I didn’t like the way that Ji?í fought his last time out versus Pereira,” Rockhold said. “He just didn’t look like he would follow the game plan. Like, what were you doing? I don’t know. To think you could stand with him and play this karate style, Kung Fu game. You can’t fight like that, a guy that he’s so dangerous, you can’t fight with your hands down and you got to go for takedowns. You identified his weakness, but you didn’t even try to exploit it.”

The former UFC middleweight champion went on to assert that “Sweet Dreams” holds a distinct tactical advantage over Procházka and is more than capable of getting the job done at UFC 311.

“Jamahal Hill’s more dangerous. He’s got pop, he’s got power, he goes for the kill and Jamahal’s got funky — he’s weirdly athletic sometimes. He’s hard to take down. You’ve seen in the Glover [Teixeira] fight, he was able to get up and get his way and funks his way through a lot of things and he ends up finding his shot, the kill shot. But, like I said, this is a rebuilding process for both of them and you don’t know, but I don’t know. I might favor Jamahal in this one.”

Ji?í Procházka Explains How Second UFC Title Reign Would Be Different: ‘I Didn’t Really Realize…’

Ji?í Procházka is aware of the mistakes he made during a brief stint as UFC light heavyweight champion in 2022. Procházka enjoyed a quick ascent to top spot on MMA’s biggest stage, capturing UFC gold in just his third fight in the promotion. After knockouts of Volkan Oezdemir and Dominick Reyes, he submitted Glover Teixeira […]

Ji?í Procházka is aware of the mistakes he made during a brief stint as UFC light heavyweight champion in 2022.

Procházka enjoyed a quick ascent to top spot on MMA’s biggest stage, capturing UFC gold in just his third fight in the promotion. After knockouts of Volkan Oezdemir and Dominick Reyes, he submitted Glover Teixeira to avoid certain defeat on the scorecards in Singapore.

But the era of “BJP” was a short one, not reaching his planned first defense against Teixeira after a shoulder injury forced the Czech star to vacate the belt.

The 32-year-old has since failed in two bids to regain champ status against Alex Pereira, with two knockout losses to “Poatan” sandwiching a memorable bounce-back performance against Aleksandar Raki? at UFC 300 this past April.

Like that result accomplished, Procházka will be looking to put in a display worthy of another crack at recapturing the title when he meets a fellow ex-champion in Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 on Jan. 11.

During an interview with MMA Fighting‘s Mike Heck, Procházka looked ahead to what a victory over “Sweet Dreams” would bring, reiterating his desire for a third shot at blemishing Pereira’s perfect light heavyweight record.

And were he to succeed in that ambition, “BJP” is confident he knows how to better approach a second reign.

“Maybe first time, when I won, I didn’t really realize that it was a big, a big thing in my life, and I was not so — like I say — grateful for that,” Procházka said. “I took that like, automatically, I will be the champion. OK, I’m the champion, and that’s all, yeah. I [didn’t have] these feelings to be humble, grateful in that.

“So I said to myself, ‘I want to go this way one more time,’ not just one more time, but I want to go there, take this belt, take that position of the best man in the light heavyweight [division], and one more time, but grateful. Be humble. And really appreciate that moment. Really appreciate the life that gave you this chance to fight for that again. And right now, I’m in this process. This is what I feel right now.”

Procházka features in one of the most prominent and crucial undercard bouts at UFC 311, a pay-per-view that will be headlined by highly anticipated title defenses for lightweight champ Islam Makhachev and bantamweight kingpin Merab Dvalishvili.