Jiri Prochazka attempts to bounce back from two KO losses in a span of 7 months with a win over Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 - a chance to reinsert either man back (or at least closer) to the title picture against Alex Pereira or perhaps Magomed Ankalaev, depending on who wins that potential matchup.

Jiri Prochazka has some brief, yet fiery words for Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 311 in Inglewood, California.

Up next for the Czech striking specialist is Jamahal Hill, a rival that has traded words with Prochazka in the past. Following Prochazka’s first loss to Pereira, Hill stated how unimpressed he was with both fighters.

Former champions Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka will square off at UFC 311, which takes place Jan. 18 at Inuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. The matchup was announced during the UFC Fight Night 248 post-fight show Saturday, and by Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC).

Jiri Prochazka has not entered the octagon since June when he challenged Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title at UFC 303, losing the bout via second-round TKO.

The UFC had an early morning show in Macau, China this morning and during the post-fight show, the promotion announced a big time matchup that's heading to

Jamahal Hill did not mince his words towards fellow 205-pound contender Magomed Ankalaev. Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) hasn't competed since getting knocked out by UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 300 in April.

Expect the unexpected in the UFC. Jamahal Hill brings sitcom comedy with his hilarious response to Jiri Prochazka about their upcoming fight.

Former UFC light heavyweight champions Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill will finally meet at UFC 311 this coming January.

Two former UFC light heavyweight champions are jumping back into the fray. A marquee matchup between Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill is set for Jan. 18 at UFC 311. The UFC formally announced the booking Saturday on the promotion's UFC Macau post-fight show.