Prochazka says Ankalaev must prove he deserves title shot

Jiri Prochazka has stated that Magomed Ankalaev will need to prove he is worthy of fighting for the championship belt. The Czech former champion's comment appears to question whether Ankalaev has done enough to earn a title opportunity. Prochazka himself is currently scheduled to face Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327. The details of Prochazka's specific reasoning are limited in the available information. This adds another layer to the ongoing discussion about the light heavyweight title picture.