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Jamahal Hill is dealing with his knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka admirably (highlights).
Their UFC 311 predominant card conflict was a big struggle for the 205-pound division. The 2 former champions have been hoping to rebound from defeats to present kingpin Alex Pereira, in addition to probably line themselves up for one more title shot. Prochazka began the bout robust, beautiful Hill within the first with a heavy connection. Hill successfully labored his method again into the struggle in spherical two, utilizing highly effective physique pictures by means of 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 absolutely bitter defeat and a little bit of pre-fight trash speak, evidently Hill and Prochazka have grown to respect each other drastically after their back-and-forth conflict.
Within the video above, Hill and Prochazka share a drink and a hug regardless of the injury nonetheless seen on Hill’s left eye. Within the caption, Hill was very constructive and respectful to his opponent, promising to return again robust from the loss.
“First of congratulations to [Jiri Prochazka]” Hill wrote. “You made nice changes and gave me a hell of a struggle!!! I wish to thank everyone that reached out with love and help I actually 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 with no consideration and sure it comes with some arduous classes however that is my journey and I’m going to set the course again proper!!! Adverse and hate are from people who know the place they stand beneath you and wish to deliver you right 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!!!”
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, it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how Hill adjusts and rebounds shifting ahead.
Insomnia
The dude who had an organized health club struggle versus Paddy Pimblett nixes any controversy and says it was all honest sport. Respect!
To everybody chatting shit about @PaddyTheBaddy not letting the choke go, relax. 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 strive 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 speak combating Dricus du Plessis
Izzy: “He’s the most effective shit fighter on this planet. He’s so good.”
Rob: “Within the first 30 seconds I used to be like ‘he’s so gradual’. However then I received punched within the face.”
@MMArcadePodcastpic.twitter.com/1uZAxppUYN
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 18, 2025
Prochazka vs. Hill goes to be my most rewatched struggle of 2025, I can already inform.
A goat vs. a horse.
I’d actually like to ask Islam Makhachev if his brief d’arce variation is so efficient due to some secret approach or as a result of he has the energy to bend steel bars.
I believe Merab Dvalishvili received over quite a lot of critics at UFC 311. Finest 135-pounder ever or not, I believe his present win streak is clearly the most effective in Bantamweight historical past.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Simply an excellent option to win a struggle.
With large robust males, there’s like a 6-month interval the place they make sufficient errors that an professional 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 at present (Jan. 20, 1975), Blood on the Tracks launched. Somedays, it’s not my favourite Bob Dylan album, and different days, I believe it’s the best album by anybody ever. A music that didn’t even make the official monitor checklist is an all-time favourite as properly.
Sleep properly Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is at all times on the way in which.
