Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jiri Prochazka will take on Jamahal “Sweet Dreams” Ogden in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 311 card.

Prochazka brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Ogden, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 79″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 55% striking accuracy, Prochazka has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.38 per minute. On the other hand, Ogden boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 7.18 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Jiri Prochazka is coming in with a 30-5-1 record. Prochazka will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Alex Pereira at UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 in June.

Ogden, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Jiri Prochazka on June 29, 2024, at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill and holds a 12-2-0 (1 NC) record.

Jiri Prochazka has a orthodox fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 33-year-old Jamahal Hill is an southpaw fighter with a 79″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jiri Prochazka stats

→ Prochazka’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Prochazka lands 5.38 significant strikes per minute.
→ Prochazka’s takedown accuracy is 60%.
→ Prochazka’s takedown average is 0.72 per 15 minutes.
→ Prochazka’s takedown defense is 68%.

Prochazka comes in with 55% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.38 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ogden fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 7.18 significant strikes per minute. Jiri Prochazka also has a 60% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.72 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ogden’s 0 takedowns and 73% takedown accuracy.

Jamahal Hill stats

→ Ogden’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Ogden lands 7.18 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ogden’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Ogden’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Ogden’s takedown defense is 73%.

Jamahal spent, on average, 8:38 minutes in the Octagon, and Jiri has an average fight time of 10:25 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jiri or Jamahal? Sound off in the comments.

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