Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill earned themselves a drink Saturday night time.
The hard-hitting gentle heavyweight contenders delivered a thriller at UFC 311, buying and selling heavy strikes for practically quarter-hour, with Prochazka finally putting Hill down with punches in Round 3. Although they weren’t rewarded with the night’s Combat of the Night time—that went to the five-round duel between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov—Prochazka and Hill nonetheless had a lot to have fun after.
Positive sufficient, they met up at a bar later within the night and shared a respectful post-fight second. Watch the video under, posted to social media by Hill.
Hill additionally wrote a caption to accompany the video during which he praised Prochazka for the epic combat:
First of congratulations to @jirkaprochazka you made nice changes and gave me a hell of a combat!!! I wish to thank everyone that reached out with love and help I actually recognize you all!!! My hearth has by no means burned hotter or brighter for my future and progress!! Preventing in opposition to the elite of the elite is an honor and blessing that I don’t take with no consideration and sure it comes with some laborious classes however that is my journey and I’m going to set the course again proper!!! Detrimental and hate are from those who know the place they stand beneath you and wish to deliver you all the way down to their degree!! My head is excessive my coronary heart is full and I can’t look ahead to my time to shine once more Candy Goals Nation we transfer ahead and onward!!!
There was a lot on the road for Prochazka and Hill at UFC 311, with the winner positioning themselves for an additional crack at regaining the sunshine heavyweight title. Prochazka emerged victorious, however has to attend to see if he’s earned a 3rd shot at reigning champion Alex Pereira, who is ready to defend in opposition to Magomed Ankalaev in the principle occasion of UFC 313 on March 8 in Las Vegas.
