Former UFC mild heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill believes a rematch with Alex Pereira is imminent.
“Candy Goals” has not been seen within the Octagon since his grudge match in opposition to “Poitan” final April. Jamahal Hill suffered a brutal KO loss to Alex Pereira in the principle occasion of the historic UFC 300 occasion. Nevertheless, the previous champion later appealed the loss, saying referee Herb Dean performed a serious position in stopping the match.
Nearly a 12 months after that loss, Jamahal Hill is ready to return to the cage. He’ll face fellow former champion Jiri Prochaska on the principle card of UFC 311 in Los Angeles. Like Hill, the 32-year-old has moved on since shedding by knockout to Alex Pereira in June. “Candy Goals” spoke in regards to the battle at Media Day.
There, Jamahal Hill revealed his need to safe a rematch with Alex Pereira. For the previous few weeks, ‘Poitan’ has been rumored to have a long-awaited battle with Magomed Ankalaev, however the former champion has not confirmed this. The Russian final appeared within the cage in October, successful a call over Aleksandar Rakic.
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Jamahal Hill anticipates title rematch with Alex Pereira #UFC311 win.
“I do not see why it would not occur. Ankalaev fought with No. 5.” pic.twitter.com/QgT391TDQh
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) January 15, 2025
Jamahal Hill talks about potential Alex Pereira rematch forward of UFC 311 return
With this victory, Ankalaev accomplished an unbelievable 13-fight unbeaten streak. Nevertheless, Jamahal Hill believes a victory over Prochaska at UFC 311 will seemingly be sufficient to earn him a rematch with Alex Pereira. Ankalaev has been successful lots recently, however “Candy Goals” may even have wins in opposition to higher-class opponents.
“Sure, one hundred pc. A win right here, particularly a dominant and spectacular win right here, my subsequent battle is (for the title).” Requested about his rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 311 Media Day Jamahal Hill stated: “Subsequent is the championship. I do not see why not. Ankalaev fought quantity 5 or quantity 4, one thing like that.”
He continued, “So I will be preventing the No. 2 on the earth (Saturday). I do not suppose I will again down from there.”
What do you consider these feedback from the previous UFC mild heavyweight champion? Do you need to see Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill 2?
