A fight between Blachowicz and Ankalaev? It didn’t look good to me. They were fighting for the title I recently won, Procházka said

Jiri Prochazka vacated his title after an injury, so he is no longer the reigning UFC champion. Of course, no one is now, as the fight between Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev ended amicably. What did the Czech fighter have to say about it now?

10. december was supposed to defend the title against Glover Teixeira, but due to a shoulder injury the fight didn’t happen and due to the length of the injury he agreed with the UFC to vacate the title.

Jiri Prochazka is no longer the reigning UFC champion, but surprisingly no one is. In fact, Jan Blachowicz’s title fight with Magomed Ankalaev ended in a draw.

Most UFC fans were surprised to see the Russian fighter as the winner. However, the judges had a different opinion and in the end, Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will fight for the title in Brazil.

“I probably saw it the same way as most. Ankalaev won for me. For me, 100% he won. But of course it was a very close fight. It was really close. I’m glad Magomed showed his warrior spirit because those legs were shot. He showed heart out there.

Janek? Unfortunately, he didn’t take his chance to end the match. Everyone saw how close he came. It didn’t look good to me. They were fighting for the title I recently won. It’s only been a few months.

Suddenly I got to watch other fighters fight for the title. Plus, I don’t think they gave 200%. The way I see it, it’s simple. If you’re in the UFC and you’re fighting for a title or any fight, you have to fight like hell.

But there was a lot of strategy and tactics in the title fight. But whatever, it doesn’t matter,” said Prochazka in an interview with Ariel Helwani. So now he can look forward to another title fight, which he is happy about.

According to him, Teixeira deserves a title fight. However, it is a question whether he will be able to overpower his younger opponent. He probably won’t be the favourite.

Source: MMA Shorties