Former light heavyweight champions Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill delivered an electrifying battle at UFC 311. Both fighters entered the octagon with redemption in mind after losing to reigning champion Alex Pereira, and their showdown lived up to the hype.
Prochazka, known for his unpredictable style, started strong in Round 1 with powerful strikes, including a left hand that briefly dropped Hill. Hill responded with sharp counters and an uppercut that showcased his resilience despite visible damage, including a bloodied nose. The round ended with Prochazka landing a crisp straight left.
Round 2 saw heightened intensity as Hill applied pressure, scoring with body shots and uppercuts. A pair of accidental eye pokes paused the action, but both fighters resumed with determination. Prochazka’s unorthodox kicks and counters kept Hill guessing, while Hill’s bodywork paid dividends.
In the final round, Prochazka seized control, landing a series of punishing strikes. After a relentless barrage, he dropped Hill with a devastating right hand. Despite Hill’s efforts to survive, referee Mike Beltran stepped in to stop the fight, giving Prochazka the TKO victory.
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Check out some of the fight highlights below:
Check out both fighters as they made their way into the octagon:
Prochazka dropped a heavy hand in the opening round of the fight:
The Czech fighter showed some great speed in the proceeding rounds:
There was an episode of accidental eye pokes from both fighters:
Prochazka finally did it by the end of the third round:
Check out the last-minute exchanges below: