Jiri Prochazka reveals why Ankalaev isn't at UFC 327.

Jiri Prochazka e Magomed Ankalayev are highlights of the UFC light heavyweight division. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

Jiri Prochazka presented his explanation for the absence of Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 327, scheduled for this Saturday (11). The Czech leads the main event against Carlos Ulberg, in a fight for the vacant belt left by Alex PoatánDespite the Russian appearing ahead in the category rankings, he wasn't even considered for the title fight, something that, in Samurai's view, has a clear justification.

In an interview with 'NY Post Sports', the former champion indicated that Ankalaev still needs to demonstrate, inside the octagon, that he is capable of establishing himself as the best in the division. According to Prochazka, this is a natural path within the UFC and was the same process he himself had to go through before reaching a title fight.

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"Ah, man, I think after his last performance, he needs to prove he's capable of being the best, not just seeming to be. (He needs to do) exactly what I did," he said. Jiri Prochazka.

Magomed Ankalaev was quickly knocked out by Poatan at UFC 320.

Poatan attacks Ankalaev. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Magomed Ankalayev He had a short reign in the UFC's light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). After winning Alex Poatán by unanimous decision in the UFC 313, the Russian granted the rematch in UFC 320However, unlike their first encounter, the Brazilian came out on top, winning by knockout in just 80 seconds.

Alex Poatan vacates the belt to make UFC history.

Alex Poatán Entering the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Jiri Prochazka faces Carlos Ulberg in the main fight of UFC 327, in a fight valid for the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg). This happens because the then champion, Alex Poatán, decided to leave the position to move up a weight class and attempt an unprecedented triple championship in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

The Brazilian has a match scheduled against Cyryl Gane in the main event of UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June 14th.