Jiri Prochazka explains turning down title fight against "big mouth" Magomed Ankalaev while sharing potential return timeline

Jiri Prochazka explains turning down title fight against "big mouth" Magomed Ankalaev while sharing potential return timeline

Jiri Prochazka recently gave his take on declining a matchup against reigning champion Magomed Ankalaev, citing his reasons.

Jiri Prochazka Breaks Silence On Why He Turned Down The Magomed Ankalaev Fight

Magomed Ankalaev (Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Images) and Jiri Prochazka (Photo by Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images) Jiri Prochazka is prioritizing his school over UFC fights! In a recent update, Magomed Ankalaev stated that Prochazka has turned down a fight with him. While the exact reason was unknown, Prochazka himself broke the silence on the matter. Apparently, it was his college degree that made him pass on the fight with ‘Big Ank.’  In …

Jiri Prochazka Reveals His Schooling Forced Him To Turn Down UFC 317 Title Fight With Magomed Ankalaev

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka has revealed this week how his attendance at university has forced him to switch his focus from competition to schooling — resulting in him rejecting a title fight return this month. Earlier this year, reports detailed how Czech Republic striker, Prochazka was offered a UFC 317 return during International Fight Week at the end of this month, in a grudge fight with newly crowned champio…