Jiri Prochazka says Magomed Ankalaev must prove he deserves title shot

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has stated that Magomed Ankalaev will need to prove he is worthy of fighting for the championship belt. The Czech fighter's comments suggest skepticism about Ankalaev's current credentials for a title opportunity. While Prochazka did not elaborate on what specifically Ankalaev needs to demonstrate, the statement implies the Dagestani contender has more work to do before earning a championship bout. This creates a potential storyline between two top light heavyweight contenders. The post provides limited details about Prochazka's reasoning or criteria.