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Jamahal Hill is dealing with his knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka admirably (highlights).
Their UFC 311 major card conflict was a major battle for the 205-pound division. The 2 former champions had been hoping to rebound from defeats to present kingpin Alex Pereira, in addition to probably line themselves up for an additional title shot. Prochazka began the bout sturdy, beautiful Hill within the first with a heavy connection. Hill successfully labored his means again into the battle in spherical two, utilizing highly effective physique pictures by the “BJP” head motion.
It was all up for grabs within the third. Sadly for “Candy Goals,” Prochazka seized the second and flurried for the ultimate body KO. Regardless of the certainly bitter defeat and a little bit of pre-fight trash discuss, plainly Hill and Prochazka have grown to respect each other vastly after their back-and-forth struggle.
Within the video above, Hill and Prochazka share a drink and a hug regardless of the harm nonetheless seen on Hill’s left eye. Within the caption, Hill was very optimistic and respectful to his opponent, promising to return again sturdy from the loss.
“First of congratulations to [Jiri Prochazka]” Hill wrote. “You made nice changes and gave me a hell of a battle!!! I need to thank all people that reached out with love and help I really respect you all!!! My hearth has by no means burned hotter or brighter for my future and development!! Combating in opposition to the elite of the elite is an honor and blessing that I don’t take as a right and sure it comes with some exhausting classes however that is my journey and I’m going to set the course again proper!!! Damaging and hate are from those who know the place they stand beneath you and need to convey you right down to their degree!! My head is excessive my coronary heart is full and I can’t anticipate my time to shine once more Candy Goals Nation we transfer ahead and onward!!!”
The loss is Hill’s third in his 16-fight skilled profession. Hill obtained fairly a little bit of criticism for a way he dealt with his “Poatan” defeat, however longtime followers could bear in mind him partying with Paul Craig proper after the Scottish athlete dislocated his elbow. At 33 years of age, will probably be fascinating to see how Hill adjusts and rebounds shifting ahead.
Insomnia
The dude who had an organized health club battle versus Paddy Pimblett nixes any controversy and says it was all truthful recreation. Respect!
To everybody chatting shit about @PaddyTheBaddy not letting the choke go, sit back. It’s a fucking choke, I didn’t even go unconscious, and it was a straightener scrap. I went in totally anticipating that if he caught a choke he was gonna attempt put me out, don’t chat shit you don’t know
— Denis Frimpong (@menace_mma_94) January 20, 2025
Extra from the Izzy-Whittaker bromance:
Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya discuss preventing Dricus du Plessis
Izzy: “He’s the perfect shit fighter on the planet. He’s so good.”
Rob: “Within the first 30 seconds I used to be like ‘he’s so sluggish’. However then I bought punched within the face.”
@MMArcadePodcastpic.twitter.com/1uZAxppUYN
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 18, 2025
Prochazka vs. Hill goes to be my most rewatched battle of 2025, I can already inform.
A goat vs. a horse.
I’d actually like to ask Islam Makhachev if his quick d’arce variation is so efficient due to some secret method or as a result of he has the energy to bend metallic bars.
I feel Merab Dvalishvili gained over plenty of critics at UFC 311. Finest 135-pounder ever or not, I feel his present win streak is clearly the perfect in Bantamweight historical past.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Simply an impressive strategy to win a battle.
With large sturdy males, there’s like a 6-month interval the place they make sufficient errors that an knowledgeable grappler can nonetheless deal with them with out an excessive amount of tough. Afterward, issues get tough …
Blowing the minds of the commentary crew:
Random Land
A nightmare state of affairs.
Midnight Music: 50 years in the past right this moment (Jan. 20, 1975), Blood on the Tracks launched. Somedays, it’s not my favourite Bob Dylan album, and different days, I feel it’s the best album by anybody ever. A music that didn’t even make the official observe checklist is an all-time favourite as nicely.
Sleep nicely Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is at all times on the way in which.
