Jon
Jones is definite concerning the final result of the upcoming conflict
between Jiri
Prochazka (30-5) and Jamahal
Hill (12-2) — and he additionally supplied some perception into his personal
future.
The previous mild heavyweight champs will conflict at UFC 311
on Jan. 18 on the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Jones expects Hill to
get the higher of Prochazka by way of sound fundamentals regardless of the Czech
being an unorthodox puzzle.
“I believe Jamahal
Hill will win. Jiri has actually unorthodox placing, however Jamahal
looks as if the extra technical, extra clear striker,” Jones just lately
informed The Schmo. “I am a giant fan of fundamental methods, and Jamahal has
a very sturdy, fundamental, clear kickboxing model.”
Prochazka was driving a 13-fight profitable streak and undefeated in
the UFC when he fell quick in a bid for the vacant title towards
Alex
Pereira at UFC 295 final yr. Whereas “BJP” bounced again with a
technical knockout win over Aleksandar
Rakic, he suffered one other stoppage win in a rematch with
“Poatan” at UFC 303 this previous June.
In the meantime, Hill mounted a four-fight profitable streak from 2021 to
2023, capturing the sunshine heavyweight crown with a win over
Glover
Teixeira at UFC 283. He vacated the belt after struggling an
Achilles harm however was given a shot on the title towards Pereira
upon his return. “Candy Goals” went on endure a barely
controversial first-round technical knockout loss towards the
Brazilian at UFC 300 this previous April. Pereira continued regardless of a
low blow from Hill and stopped referee Herb Dean from
interfering, proper earlier than touchdown the ending sequence. Hill
claims Pereira seized the chance to shut the space on him
whereas he was distracted.
In the meantime, Jones’ future within the UFC hangs within the stability. The
heavyweight champ defended his strap towards Stipe
Miocic at UFC 309
earlier this month. Nevertheless, he refuses to unify the title towards
interim champ Tom
Aspinall except supplied an satisfactory payday. Jones has additionally
beforehand indicated that he would relatively vacate his title and take
on mild heavyweight champ Alex Pereria in a superfight. Whereas
“Bones” refuses to reveal the quantity that may persuade him to
struggle Aspinall, he claims to be in talks with the UFC about one other
outing. Though Jones beforehand hinted at retirement, the MMA
GOAT contender claims he’s greater than prone to struggle subsequent
yr.
“So proper now, the UFC and me, we’re in negotiations,” he mentioned.
“We’re in talks to see what occurs subsequent. I’m again within the gymnasium, I’m
coaching. I really feel actually nice… I might be competing in 2025 extra
than doubtless.”
