Former UFC -light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka did not stop Magomed Ankalaev.
Jiri Prochazka could possibly be the first title challenger of Ankalaev in the midst of the growing uncertainty of the return line of Alex Pereira. Earlier this week Pereira shared a stunning weight gain on social media, so that many believe that the UFC star will not return to the Octagon at the earliest until the end of 2025.
In the meantime, PrOCHAZKA and Ankalaev have had online hooks in recent weeks since Ankalaev de UFC Light Heavyweight title won on UFC 313. Ankalaev and Pereira were initially similar to an immediate rematch, but the two lay people on different pages since their previous Corality.
Ankalaev's dirt talk was increased during its UFC increase in the past year. PrOCHAZKA believes that Ankalaev edits himself a bad service in the tasks of some of the best contenders in the division.
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Jiri Prochazka Scheldt Magomed Ankalaev for 'Nerd' comments about the next UFC title fight
In a recent interview with full violence, Prochazka responded to Ankalaev's latest comments.
“I am now studying the university for now, three years, everything is arranged, everything is good. I am behind the [Ankalaev] Vecht, it's a bit of time. So at the moment I am focused on my target. At the moment, what is the most important thing for me is school, “Prochazka admitted.
“He is a big Mondman, I don't care if he or his manager is because he did enough for people to take him seriously. He will put himself down with all this nonsense.”
PrOCHAZKA was then asked about his last timeline for a return to the Octagon.
“August, October, something like that. I believe Pereira is not going to fight [Ankalaev]So my manager tries to keep negotiating about the fight with Ankalaev, “said Procazka.
“If Pereira will fight with him, I will fight with someone else, but I am then focused on Ankalaev.”
Alex Pereira to heavyweight?
With regard to the next step for Pereira, his recent weight gain led many to speculate or a potential collision with interim -thuufc heavyweight title holder Tom Aspinall was in the making. The desired matchup of Aspinall with Jon Jones remains uncertain, although UFC CEO Dana White has set a two -week deadline to make the fight possible.
Aspinall recently revealed that he has a date and location for his combat frequency, although it is not certain whether Jones will be the opponent or not. Jones could possibly be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title if the Aspinall negotiations do not claim in the coming days.
Pereira has previously suggested a heavyweight booking before hanging the gloves, and a matchup with Aspinall can be logical for both parties.