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Jiri Prochazka plays down Khalil Rountree fight after UFC 311: ‘I don’t see him as a challenge’

Following his impressive win at UFC 311, Jiri Prochazka maintains he is chasing a trilogy fight with two-fight foe, Alex Pereira solely — claiming that while he is impressed with the ability of Khalil Rountree, hs is unsure of the Syndicate MMA staple’s ability to “challenge” him.

Prochazka, who remains seated at number two in the official rankings, returned to the winner’s enclosure at UFC 311 over the weekend, forcing an eventual third round knockout win over fellow former gold holder, Jamahal Hill to return to winning ways.

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Jiri Prochazka plays down Khalil Rountree fight after UFC 311: 'I don't see him as a challenge' 2

Sidelined since June of last year, Czech Republic finisher, Jiri Prochazka had yet to return since he took on the above-mentioned, Pereira on short-notice in the main event of UFC 302 during International Fight Week — dropping a devastating second round high kick knockout.