New exciting UFC bouts in the making: Fan favorites and pivotal fights

Anthony Smith vs. Jamahal Hill

Anthony Smith. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie – USA TODAY Sports

A pivotal UFC light heavyweight bout is set for March 11, when No. 5 ranked Anthony Smith will take on No. 6 ranked Jamahal Hill at a location and venue yet to be announced. The fight was first reported by MMA Island.

Rising star Hill has three straight knockout wins, while veteran Smith got his three-fight winning streak snapped by Magomed Ankalaev in July.

With Jiri Prochazka vacating the light heavyweight title, the division is more open than in a long time, and the winner of Smith and Hill has a good chance to fight for the title in the future.