News Alex Pereira calls out Jamahal Hill for his first title-defence at LHW

[flowoftruth]

After watching Jan chew up Ankalaevs legs I wouldn’t be so sure. Poatan is not Johnny Walker.

But Ankalaev showed much improved defense yesterday

 

[davidlemonparty]

Hill deserves the shot. Ank had his already so he hasn't been treated poorly, he should fight once more

 

[svmr_db]

I don't know if Pereira has thought this through, he seems like he wants to get back in the cage sooner than later.

Hill isn't even back to training yet, he's not going to be returning any sooner than July at the earliest.

 

[akeller901]

The translation says that Alex wants to break a record and defend the belt twice in the shortest time possible

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

But... Hill isn't ready?

I think Hill can too tho. Hill's a bad matchup for Pereira imo

You're right, how could Poatan stand up to such technical striking brilliance in Jamahal Hill..

 

[CatchtheseHands]

I think both Hill and Ankalaev have solid claims to the next title shot, but when Pereira says "I want to fight Ankalaev", yet then a month later when Ankalaev wins and puts himself into contention and Pereira immediately says, "Let's focus on Hill" ......LOL it is a bad look.

Hill is getting the next TS. He was promised it. Even if Alex wanted to fight Ank now I highly doubt the UFC allows it. Not only because they promised hill but because that fight is much more marketable. Both are heavy hitting strikers that put dudes to sleep.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Uncle Aev is boring and unmarketable, albeit likely the best LHW on the planet rn. He should fight KRJ while Alex sorts out his next defense. I know this will trigger some folks, but I just don’t see the UFC pushing this guy. History is on my side.

Dafuq is KRJ?

The fact I am the first one to vote for Hill is stunning.

Hill should be favored.

Ah, man, rough night? Can't believe you're still hungover this late

 

[ferrisjso]

Dafuq is KRJ?


Ah, man, rough night? Can't believe you're still hungover this late

I actually have COVID. I don't know how you could tell lolz.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Hill is getting the next TS. He was promised it. Even if Alex wanted to fight Ank now I highly doubt the UFC allows it. Not only because they promised hill but because that fight is much more marketable. Both are heavy hitting strikers that put dudes to sleep.

Well, there's a difference between "you'll get a title shot in  your next fight" vs "you'll get a title shot in  the next fight."

And there's also a difference between a UFC title shot promise vs an actual promise. Ask my boy sometime, if you can remember his name

 

[NoSmilez]

Hill should be next.

 

[Khaosan]

Hill is a bum and Poatan would absolutely wreck him with calf kicks and punches.

 

[JoeRowe]

He's already stated he wants Ankalaev next because he's the tougher challenge

https://www.mmanews.com/news/alex-pereira-explains-pick-fight-magomed-ankalaev-over-jamahal-hill

 

[USA!USA!]

Hopefully Poatan makes that dumb domestic-violence having asshole irrelevant.

 

[CatchtheseHands]

Well, there's a difference between "you'll get a title shot in  your next fight" vs "you'll get a title shot in  the next fight."

And there's also a difference between a UFC title shot promise vs an actual promise. Ask my boy sometime, if you can remember his name

They gave Jiri his promised TS upon his return. Can't see why they would not do the same for Hill

 

[Shogun515]

Is Hill healthy for UFC 300?

 

[FreedomCricket]

If Hill can't fight at 300 or 301, then give Ank the shot and quick turn around to July to face Hill.

 

[Oscar Madison]

Foul-Mania 2024

Ankalaev vs ____________

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Poatan vs Hill is solid matchup to align the division -- if Jamahal makes it to the cage.

 

[Oscar Madison]

Fighters should never be allowed to choose who they fight.

Especially champions - ranking should matter and the next highest ranked fighter should compete.

This whole "I want to fight him." or "I don't want to fight him." is tired and played out now.

These guys are fighters not WWE Divas.

It gives them something to shout about for the Winner's in-cage interview.

 

[Ares Black]

Already ducking Ankalaev

 

[jitzmonkey]

Terrible call… unless we remember that Hill is the unbeaten (since he won the title) champ.
But F that sh-t!
Whatever excuse we can muster just to hate on the on the most elite competitors of the sport that we supposedly love.