This wasn’t how the light heavyweight division was meant to work itself out.
After defeating Glover Teixeira in June in a fight that was a contender for Fight of the Year, Jiri Prochazka was prepared to face him again for the light heavyweight championship in December. However, that bout was called off due to a severe shoulder injury, and Prochazka gave up the belt.
In its place, Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Bachowicz stepped forward to contest the vacant title in December, surprising almost everyone by fighting to a draw. Teixeira will get another chance to defend his title before that rematch, this time against challenger Jamahal Hill.
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