Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and former 205-pound titleholder Jamahal Hill crossed paths backstage ahead of their UFC 300 pay-per-view (PPV) main event, which takes place this Sat. night (April 13, 2024) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Fortunately, no water bottles were harmed during their encounter.
In fact, the fan in “Sweet Dreams” bubbled to the surface and Hill was able to get an autograph from his Brazilian rival. It was all very respectful from start to finish, though you can expect the pleasantries to end once the cage door closes on fight night.
Fans on social media were surprised by the size of Hill.
—Finally, an opponent that makes Pereira look kind of undersized. Jamahal’s definitely a future heavyweight.
—Alex really never smaller than anyone? Wtf type of genetics are those? Sheesh.
—Jamahal is a massive lhw my god.
—Jamahal is not making weight.
Hill previously teased a move to heavyweight in this warning to Tom Aspinall.
Pereira, 36, is hoping to defend his light heavyweight title in such a dominant fashion that he’s healthy enough to compete atop the UFC 301 fight card just a few weeks later, where “Poatan” will have the opportunity to perform in front of his hometown fans. According to the Brazilian, the 32 year-old Hill does not even rank in his division Top 3.
We’ll find out who’s right (and who’s wrong) in just a few days.
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