Social media has become the new battleground where fighters build rivalries before they ever step into the octagon together. What used to happen at press conferences now plays out on Twitter and Instagram for everyone to see. The latest example involves two of the division’s top fighters who haven’t even fought each other yet: Magomed Ankalaev and Jiri Prochazka. <\/p>
Magomed Ankalaev recently became the new UFC light heavyweight champion after beating Alex Pereira at UFC <\/a>313. His victory put him at the top of one of the sport’s most competitive divisions. But instead of focusing on potential challengers or celebrating his achievement, Ankalaev decided to pick a fight with Jiri Prochazka on social media. <\/p> The whole thing started when Prochazka posted a cryptic message about something coming “step by step.<\/em><\/strong>” Most fans assumed he was hinting at a fight announcement or some career development. Ankalaev saw this innocent post and decided to take a shot, suggesting he was talking about homework instead of fighting.<\/p> “Yes, your homework. You are a nerd.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p> Prochazka didn’t let the insult slide without responding. He took Ankalaev’s comment and spun it around in the most ‘Jiri’ way.<\/p> “Next homework is you.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Magomed Ankalaev Takes A Shot At Jiri Prochazka’s Education, Gets A Response<\/h2>