Even with a scheduled fight, Prochazka will be a reserve for Poatan vs. Ankalaev for the title at UFC 320

Jiri Prochazka He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFCEurope

The night of October 4th promises to be decisive for the future of the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg) in the Ultimate. And the person at the center of this scenario is Jiri ProchazkaConfirmed on the main card of UFC 320 against Khalil rountree, the Czech will also be on standby for the main fight of the night, which marks the rematch between Magomed Ankalayev e Alex Poatán for the division belt. The information was released by 'MMA Fighting'.

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The organization's move isn't unprecedented, but it's noteworthy given the context. Prochazka, a former division champion, already has a scheduled fight and has been tapped as an official replacement in case any of the main event's protagonists experience last-minute issues. Dana White's organization hasn't yet officially announced what will happen to Khalil.

The mission, however, comes with demands: to be eligible for the title fight, Prochazka must hit the exact weight limit of 93 kg (205 lbs), without the usual poundage allowance for non-title fights. In other words, there's no room for error on the scale.

Prochazka may confirm title fight at UFC 320

Prochazka is having a good time. After being dethroned by Alex Poatán in 2023 and suffered another defeat to the Brazilian afterwards, he rebounded with a knockout over Jamahal hill.

The fight against Khalil is seen as another step towards a new chance at the belt and, with the new 'reserve' role, the opportunity may come sooner than expected.

Poatan seeks rematch against Ankalaev at UFC 320

Poatan and Ankalaev face off before the UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction Instagram UFC

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In addition to the highly anticipated duel between Rountree and Prochazka, the card of UFC 320 This brings one of the most anticipated rematches in the light heavyweight division. After being defeated by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313 and lose the belt, Alex Poatán will have the chance to regain the title in a rematch of the fight that crowned the Russian as champion of the category.