UFC fans divided over Jamahal Hill opening as a favorite against former LHW champ Jiri Prochazka

UFC fans have had mixed reactions to light heavyweight champ Jamahal Hill opening up as the betting favorite in a potential bout with Jiri Prochazka.

Prochazka vacated the title late last year after suffering a serious shoulder injury, which required surgery. In his absence, Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev fought to a draw at UFC 282, leaving the title vacant.

This past weekend's UFC 283 card saw Jamahal Hill defeat Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision to be crowned champion. The American put on the performance of his career and won every round on the scorecards. The Brazilian veteran also called time on his decorated career following the loss.

Following Hill's win, opening odds were released for a potential showdown between 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Denisa', with the reigning champion being given the edge:

MMA fans have been reacting to the odds for a potential matchup between Hill and Prochazka. One fan suggested that the bookmakers are severely suffering from recency bias:

Another fan joked that Hill's favorable odds are only if the pair fought whilst Prochazk's shoulder is still injured:

One fan defended the odds and suggested Hill's power could cause problems due to Jiri Prochazka's lack of head movement:

Jon Anik justifies his remarks on Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill put on the performance of his career at UFC 283 as he dominated Glover Teixeira to capture the light heavyweight title.

During the celebrations, Jon Anik was on commentary and labeled the newly crowned champion as a "class act" and a fighter who leads by example. Anik's comments during the event have drawn criticism from some fans after Hill defended Dana White following an incident that saw him slap his wife on New Year's Eve.

The UFC commentator responded, stating his comments were based purely from the example he's seen Hill set whilst competing in the UFC:

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