Jiri Prochazka’s return from a serious shoulder injury last November hasn’t gone as planned. He’s come up short in two attempts to reclaim the light heavyweight title, suffering knockout losses to reigning champion Alex Pereira on both occasions. Despite the setbacks, Prochazka remains confident that he’s the one who can dethrone Pereira and win back the 205-pound belt.

He will now be taking on Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 with the hope of getting a title shot soon. But whether he has recovered from his last knockout loss against Pereira is the big question. In a recent interview, he pointed out what exactly happened in the second round.

Jiri Prochazka feels Alex Pereira kicked at the right time at UFC 303

Alex Pereira is one of the most lethal strikers in the division but also has a high fighting IQ. Prochazka in an interview with MMA Fighting on SBN pointed out how the Brazilian defeated him. He said, “In that fight like before the first fight with Alex, there were many, like bad things happened. In the end of the first round, I was a little bit knocked down. And in the start of the second round, I was a little bit – I had a like how do you say still? I was not fully focused and Alex just saw that, and he used that so that’s all.”

In their highly anticipated rematch, Alex Pereira once again proved why he sits atop the light heavyweight division by defeating Jiri Prochazka with another knockout victory. The fight, which headlined a packed arena, saw Pereira’s striking power and precision on full display as he stopped Prochazka in the second round. From the opening bell, Prochazka pushed the pace, attempting to pressure Pereira with his unpredictable style. However, Pereira remained composed, picking his shots and staying patient. As the second round progressed, Pereira caught Prochazka with a devastating leg kick that sent him to the canvas.

UFC 311 will have two former light heavyweight champions clashing with each other for the first time in their career. One of the things common between Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill is that they both share losses against Alex Pereira via knockout. Hill was very critical of the Czech star’s first encounter with the Brazilian. However, ‘Sweet Dreams’ was also on the receiving end when he took on the Brazilian at UFC 300. Prochazka who doesn’t quite engage in much trash has reminded Hill of what he actually feels about him.

Jiri Prochazka feels Jamahal Hill has done nothing significant in the division

The light heavyweight division has been heating up, and one of the most exciting rivalries brewing is between Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill. Both fighters have made significant waves in the division, with Prochazka’s wild, unorthodox style contrasting sharply with Hill’s technical precision and knockout power. The tension between the two began to build when Hill claimed the light heavyweight title during Prochazka’s absence due to injury.

They will now have the opportunity to settle things once and for all when they clash at UFC 311. Both fighters have faced a lot of trouble with their recent form and will be looking to get back to winning runs. Prochazka is looking forward to the clash and also has some advice for ‘Sweet Dreams’ before their encounter. He said, “I am really looking forward to my next fight and Jamahal, don’t speak about my performances, fight IQ, and all these things because, in your last fight, you didn’t show nothing, really,”. A win for any of the fighters will help them closer to a title shot next. However, the big question is: which of them can move on from their last fight and put their best foot forward at UFC 311?

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