Jiri Prochazka vs Ankalaev — how does this go?

[Luffy]

I think Ank beats him soundly -- threatens takedowns enough for Jiri to drop his guard and land offense to lead to a dominant decision win or stoppage. i will say, however, that I wouldn't bet on this -- Jiri looked far improved in his last fight; much more composed and technical. Ank just never seems to get tired or overwhelmed which is what Jiri's opponents seem to do. I just wouldn't bet against Jiri since he has crazy power from all angles at every second of every fight.

Don't count out an angry I'm samurai Jiri out ever. Well but Ankalaev isn't normal either, he's definitely a thousand years ago type warrior too, has the looks of a pre historic huge fighter, so I think the Samurai isn't enough. All the strongest fighters have some warrior vibe, Alex is the native Amazon warrior monster skilled, Ank is the pre historic warrior type with the wits and skills of the native Amazon warrior, Jiri is the samurai who will only lose if his mind turns off for a while (tho much like vs Reyes, the samurai spirit might takeover even when quickly KO'd and fight on his own as Jiri admitted he was KO'd when Reyes kicked him illegally from the bottom but his body acted on his own).... The other LHWs and HWs are.... Humans...

 

[Luffy]

I think Ank beats him soundly -- threatens takedowns enough for Jiri to drop his guard and land offense to lead to a dominant decision win or stoppage. i will say, however, that I wouldn't bet on this -- Jiri looked far improved in his last fight; much more composed and technical. Ank just never seems to get tired or overwhelmed which is what Jiri's opponents seem to do. I just wouldn't bet against Jiri since he has crazy power from all angles at every second of every fight.

There's that too. Ankalaev doesn't get tired either and doesn't get hurt in the sense of being wobbled. Even when he does, he recovers very quickly like vs Santos. So he is like Jiri in toughness but very tactical and skilled... So yeah a nightmare of a fight. I think only Pereira can win but even then, if Pereira wins, there'd be a trilogy? Ehh... I guess if Jon Jones retires , Pereira might want to fight Ankalaev as I think he sees Ank as more challenging than Tom. Maybe tho they both move up to HW...

 

[HHJ]

It's an interesting match. You have jiris wild unpredictability and ank's precise fast reflex counters.

We will have to see who can impose their game and if the other can adjust if they are not able to initially

 

[Tokoloko]

Jiri will simply physically break Ankalaev down. Like yall crazy if u think that Ankalaev will knock him out - Definitely no. Submit? Definitely no... and u think he will be able to hold Jiri at cage for 5 rounds? Definitely no... Jiri will eventually physically drown Ankalaev and finish him - that or doctor stoppage...

Jiri also have sparring which can 1:1 simulate Ankalaev style and is even heavier with better BJJ. Who have Ankalaev to simulate Jiri for him? Gaziev??? Well, good luck with that...

Anyways Jiri first have to get through Rountree and thats tougher matchup than Ankalaev in my opinion. and even if he wins. I think that we will see Pereira vs Jiri 3 for title... and Ank#2 will fight Rountree/ winner of Ulberg vs Reyes.

 

[Blastbeat]

Ank by blanketing Jiri or holding him against the cage for 5 rounds
OR
Jiri landing something ridiculous looking that puts Ank out cold or on skates and Jiri jumps on him for a TKO


would be hilarious if Jiri pulls a Paul Craig and submits Ank

 

[Luffy]

Jiri will simply physically break Ankalaev down. Like yall crazy if u think that Ankalaev will knock him out - Definitely no. Submit? Definitely no... and u think he will be able to hold Jiri at cage for 5 rounds? Definitely no... Jiri will eventually physically drown Ankalaev and finish him - that or doctor stoppage...

Jiri also have sparring which can 1:1 simulate Ankalaev style and is even heavier with better BJJ. Who have Ankalaev to simulate Jiri for him? Gaziev??? Well, good luck with that...

Anyways Jiri first have to get through Rountree and thats tougher matchup than Ankalaev in my opinion. and even if he wins. I think that we will see Pereira vs Jiri 3 for title... and Ank#2 will fight Rountree/ winner of Ulberg vs Reyes.

But Pereira and Ankalaev may be the two best fighters...

 

[SeanWRT]

This is the fight in terms of making a good fight. But it doesn't need to be made now because it would still be the fight post Alex/Ank fight regardless of its result.

However, Jiri/Ank fighting first could undermine the Alex/Ank fight which is a much bigger draw.

 

[Kyojiro Kagenuma]

Jiri has no jab, no straight right hand, all he does is ineffectively spam spinning shit and front kicks. Ank is a smart well rounded striker that picked alex apart. Don't give jiri more than a puncher's chance. A spinning punchers chance at that.

Ineffective is a crazy way of describing a guy who has only lost to one person in the ufc

 

[Kyojiro Kagenuma]

Big Ank is too composed for Jiri

No chance for the Samurai

That's what they said about rakic lmao

 

[Kenny95]

Ineffective is a crazy way of describing a guy who has only lost to one person in the ufc

That's fair, he's certainly overachieved on paper. But he is 6'4 at 205 and built like a god. He has so much more potential if he would just add a jab to his arsenal and fight intelligently. He went life and death with glover, when glover was standing in front of him stationary waiting to be knockedout by straight punches, but instead he chose to give up his leg with front kicks and get taken down and mauled repeatedly.

 

[Deceasedxo]

Ank TKOs him.

 

[Alpha_T83]

I don't see any reason why Ank would struggle with Jiri, if Poatan could KO him twice.

I know MMA math doesn't always work, but I think it works in this case.

 

[Kyojiro Kagenuma]

Lol at overachieving. He has a style that works for him

That's fair, he's certainly overachieved on paper. But he is 6'4 at 205 and built like a god. He has so much more potential if he would just add a jab to his arsenal and fight intelligently. He went life and death with glover, when glover was standing in front of him stationary waiting to be knockedout by straight punches, but instead he chose to give up his leg with front kicks and get taken down and mauled repeatedly

 

[Kyojiro Kagenuma]

I don't see any reason why Ank would struggle with Jiri, if Poatan could KO him twice.

I know MMA math doesn't always work, but I think it works in this case.

You're right, that doesn't make any sense lol. Ank isn't Poatan. He doesn't have Poatans power.

 

[Safton]

I think Jiri Overpowers and manhandles anakalev similar to rakic where he gets beat up a bit first. Jiri isn't going to be fearful of ANYTHING that ankalaev does. Ankalaev is not a banger who can do damage. He's a point fighter which plays into jiris strength. ZERO percent chance Anakalev finishes jiri.

I see where people are coming from in terms of thinking Jiri might show no respect for Ankalaev and just make him uncomfortable before finding success in a chaotic exchange, but in my opinion that's putting a lot on faith. Ankalaev has sneaky power and is very comfortable either pressuring or fighting off his back foot as the counter-striker. He is also one of the best low-kickers in the division other than, like, Poatan and Jan and Jiri has been repeatedly shown to be weak to that weapon. He's good at hand-fighting, using feints, and managing distance to snipe his opponents as they come together and he's a fairly physical presence inside the cage. Just seems like a bad recipe for someone like Jiri who is willing to take one to give a few.

I could see Ankalaev getting clipped and hurt, but I think he has way more upside here stylistically.

 

[Alpha_T83]

You're right, that doesn't make any sense lol. Ank isn't Poatan. He doesn't have Poatans power.

You could be onto something there. Jiri is chinny, but if an opponent can't flash KO him, he seems to thrive in those fights.

 

[Luffy]

Ankalaev's punching power is very underrated tho. He has real KO power. And unlike Rakic, Ankalaev is those with crazy toughness too. That's why I said he's like Jiri in toughness and cardio/pressure, but with more KO power and better striking technique + better grappling. The three, Poatan, Ank, Jiri aren't human like the other fighters. One is a native Amazon warrior, the other is a prehistoric type fighter who is the "first Dangestani", the other is a Samurai who stays in the dark for 3 days... Though Ankalaev has the toughness of a samurai and the skills of the Amazon Native Warrior... So Jiri is lagging behind imo, he's more human than Pereira and Ankalaev. Those later fit the song, when someone is fighting them, of "I'm only human, after all, don't put the blame on me"

 

[HHJ]

Ankalaev's punching power is very underrated tho. He has real KO power. And unlike Rakic, Ankalaev is those with crazy toughness too. That's why I said he's like Jiri in toughness and cardio/pressure, but with more KO power and better striking technique + better grappling. The three, Poatan, Ank, Jiri aren't human like the other fighters. One is a native Amazon warrior, the other is a prehistoric type fighter who is the "first Dangestani", the other is a Samurai who stays in the dark for 3 days... Though Ankalaev has the toughness of a samurai and the skills of the Amazon Native Warrior... So Jiri is lagging behind imo, he's more human than Pereira and Ankalaev. Those later fit the song, when someone is fighting them, of "I'm only human, after all, don't put the blame on me"

It is funny how Ankalaev looks like some missing link between neanderthal and man, Poatan looks like a Golem and Jiri with his antennae looks like... Jiri with his antennae.

Colorful div at the top to say the least! hahaha

 

[Luffy]

It is funny how Ankalaev looks like some missing link between neandethal and man, Poatan looks like a Golem and Jiri with his antennae looks like... Jiri with his antennae.

Colorful div at the top to say the least! hahaha

They all look like thousand years ago warriors lol. Ancestor warriors.



Haha

 

[HHJ]

They all look like thousand years ago warriors lol. Ancestor warriors.



Haha

That's why Jones left. Cos Ank was downloading data.