Expert prediction
UFC 311: Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jan 18)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Jan 13, 2025 at 4:48 AM EST
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Prochazka vs. Hill matchup is the battle between two former UFC light heavyweight champions.
- They both lost their previous matches against the same rival – Alex Pereira.
- Both guys have a KO rate of more than 80%.
Two thunderous strikers and former UFC light heavyweight champions clash at UFC 311. They are searching for a way to revive their careers after losing the belt and suffering devastating KOs against Alex Pereira.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, January 18, 10 pm ET
- Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
- Where to Watch: PPV
UFC 311 Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jiri Prochazka | +100 |
| Jamahal Hill | -120 |
Preview
Prochazka maybe rushed to meet Pereira in a rematch. He took that event on a two-week short notice, which eventually came back at him hard when he suffered a ferocious head-kick KO. Previously he defeated Aleksandar Rakic via KO in the second round, though he didn’t look too confident in that one as well.
The Czech fighter is a power puncher, with 26 KOs in 30 wins. He is long, athletic, and very flexible, but he does have some obvious flaws. Prochazka overexposes himself all the time, especially when he decides to attack.
🤝Jamahal Hill called Jiri Prochazka's durability his biggest strength.
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 31, 2024
“He’s able to take some damage… he has a gas tank, so to last through that and still be dangerous even later in the fight, after you get tired.”
🎥 @WOODTV ▫️ pic.twitter.com/idwNApEuTu
Hill suffered a very tough injury after winning the UFC light heavyweight title, rupturing his Achilles. Now, he wasn’t the type of guy who was very mobile in the octagon, and with this, his movement against Pereira looked pretty limited. We haven’t seen him since, and we don’t know what his state is.
Overall, Hill is a very strong puncher, maybe in Pererira’s rank, but his overall skills are limited. The American isn’t good at wrestling, and his speed isn’t at the highest possible level.
Prochazka vs. Hill Prediction
We pick Prochazka to win this one. He is faster, in shape, doesn’t have to battle with ring rust, and on top of everything, he has more experience.
- Free UFC 311 pick: Prochazka wins
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