Former light heavyweight champions Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) meet Jan. 18 at UFC 311 from Inuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Both fighters are coming off of knockout losses to UFC champ Alex Pereira.

Jiri Prochazka attempts to bounce back from two KO losses in a span of 7 months with a win over Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 - a chance to reinsert either man back (or at least closer) to the title picture against Alex Pereira or perhaps Magomed Ankalaev, depending on who wins that potential matchup.

Jiri Prochazka has some brief, yet fiery words for Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 311 in Inglewood, California.

Up next for the Czech striking specialist is Jamahal Hill, a rival that has traded words with Prochazka in the past. Following Prochazka’s first loss to Pereira, Hill stated how unimpressed he was with both fighters.

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka hasn't forgotten some past remarks from upcoming opponent Jamahal Hill.

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has explained why he's picking Jamahal Hill to defeat Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311.

Former champions Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka will square off at UFC 311, which takes place Jan. 18 at Inuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. The matchup was announced during the UFC Fight Night 248 post-fight show Saturday, and by Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC).

Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill will face off at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 in a matchup of two former light heavyweight titleholders.

Jiri Prochazka has not entered the octagon since June when he challenged Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title at UFC 303, losing the bout via second-round TKO.

Jamahal Hill did not mince his words towards fellow 205-pound contender Magomed Ankalaev. Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) hasn't competed since getting knocked out by UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 300 in April.