Tag: Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill denies fouling Alex Pereira at UFC 300: ‘I kicked him in the hip and it appeared to be a low blow’

Jamahal Hill denies fouling Alex Pereira at UFC 300 I hit him in the hip and it looked like a low blowAlready plotting his way back to a championship rematch with reigning light heavyweight kingpin, Alex Pereira off the back…

Jamahal Hill denies fouling Alex Pereira at UFC 300 I hit him in the hip and it looked like a low blow

Already plotting his way back to a championship rematch with reigning light heavyweight kingpin, Alex Pereira off the back of his dominant first round KO defeat at UFC 300 last weekend, Jamahal Hill ahs denied striking the Brazilian low, seconds prior to his knockout.

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Hill, a former undisputed light heavyweight champion and the current number three ranked division contender, headlined UFC 300 over the course of last weekend, dropping a spectacular opening round knockout defeat to the Sao Paulo striker.

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Striking the former middleweight gold holder low during an exchange at the fence, Hill saw an immediate resumption in the action after Pereira refused a timeout from referee, Herb Dean, before springing with a massive left shovel hook, knocking the Illinois native to the canvas before ground strikes forced the issue.

And already booked to make his comeback to the Octagon off the back of his knockout defeat just a week ago, Hill, the first product of Dana White’s Contender Series to win promotional spoils, is set to fight Khalil Rountree at UFC 303 at the end of June during International Fight Week. 

Jamahal Hill denies low-blowing Alex Pereira at UFC 300

Vowing to rematch Pereira in the near future – and knock out the former two-division champion, Hill has also denied he unintentionally struck the Brazilian with a low blow strike before the stoppage, claiming he instead landed his round kick on his opponent’s hip.

Alex Pereira explains meme celebration over Jamahal Hill that's the least I could do to him trash talk
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“I’ve seen some of the controversy,” Jamahal Hill said in a video posted on his official YouTube channel. “People speaking on the stoppage and things like that with Herb (Dean), after I kicked Alex (Pereira) in the hip – and it appeared to be a low blow. 

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Jamahal Hill plots rematch with Alex Pereira after booking UFC 303 return: ‘I will put him to sleep’

Jamahal Hill plots rematch with Alex Pereira after booking UFC 303 return I will put him to sleepBooking a quickfire return to action less than a week removed from his UFC 300 headliner loss to Alex…

Jamahal Hill plots rematch with Alex Pereira after booking UFC 303 return I will put him to sleep

Booking a quickfire return to action less than a week removed from his UFC 300 headliner loss to Alex Pereria in the pair’s light heavyweight title clash, Jamahal Hill has vowed to rematch the Brazilian in the future – and put him “to sleep” in a future re-run.

Hill, a former undisputed light heavyweight gold holder, and the current number three ranked contender at 205 pounds, headlined UFC 300 last weekend in a massive title clash against Sao Paulo knockout artist, Pereira. 

Jamahal Hill releases statement after UFC 300 loss to Alex Pereira for anyone who cares I'm good

Dropping a devastating first round knockout loss to Pereira, Hill has landed himself a return at UFC 303 at the end of June during International Fight Week – drawing the surging number eight ranked contender, Khalil Rountree.

Posting a video on his social media counting money whilst sitting in his car, Hill vowed to rematch Pereira in the future, and denied talk from critics that he was dominated in their UFC 300 title affair.

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Jamahal Hill vows to stop Alex Pereira in future rematch

And plotting a re-run against the former two-division GLORY Kickboxing champion – beginning with his return against Rountree at UFC 303 in the summer, Hill claimed he would knock out Pereira if they fought once more.

“I’m already back in the gym with a contact (sic) signed!” Jamahal Hill replied to a social media user. “He (Alex Pereira) definitely gotta face ma again and I will put him to sleep.”

As for Pereira, the former middleweight kingpin had plotted his own hasty return at UFC 301 in just two weeks time in his native Brazil, however, a fractured toe suffered against Hill has forced him out of a stunning comeback. 

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With sights on a prolonged reign at light heavyweight, Pereira was immediately offered a return at UFC 308 in October by surging Russian contender, Magomed Ankalaev. 

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Breaking – Jamahal Hill set for quickfire return after Alex Pereira loss, fights Khalil Rountree at UFC 303 in June

Jamahal Hill set for quickfire return after Alex Pereira loss fights Khalil Rountree at UFC 303Just a week removed from his blistering first round knockout loss to incumbent light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira at…

Jamahal Hill set for quickfire return after Alex Pereira loss fights Khalil Rountree at UFC 303

Just a week removed from his blistering first round knockout loss to incumbent light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira at UFC 300, former division titleholder, Jamahal Hill is already set for his Octagon return – taking on the streaking striking contender, Khalil Rountree at UFC 303 in June during International Fight Week.

Hill, who slipped to number three in the official light heavyweight rankings off the back of his second loss under the promotion’s banner, headlined UFC 300 in a title offing against Pereira, dropping a one-sided first round knockout loss.

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As for Rountree, the Californian striker, who currently holds the number eight rank at 205 pounds, most recently took out former championship challenger, Anthony Smith at UFC Vegas 83 back in December with a dominant eventual third round TKO win, earning himself Performance of the Night honors to boot.

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News of Jamahal Hill’s quickfire return against Khalil Rountree on June 29. was officially confirmed on the UFC’s official X account.

Jamahal Hill books UFC 303 return against Khalil Rountree

“Another banger coming to International Fight Week,” UFC posted. “@JamahalH vs. @KhalilRountree is locked in for #UFC303.” 

Returning against Pereira for the first time since he ruptured his achilles tendon last summer, Hill became the first fighter produced from Dana White’s Contender Series to land Octagon spoils, with a unanimous decision win over former champion, Glover Teixeira in January of last year in Brazil.

In the midst of an impressive five fight winning rise, Rountree, 34, had turned in devastating and violent knockout victories over Modestas Bukauskas, Karl Roberson, and Dustin Jacoby before his finish of Nerbraska veteran, Smith at the end of last year.

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UFC 303 takes place on June 29. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada during International Fight Week, with a welterweight headliner between former two-division champion, Conor McGregor, and lightweight contender, Michael Chandler set to take main event honors. 

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Video – Jamahal Hill counts money, hits out at critics after KO loss to Alex Pereira: ‘Wait until I fight him again’

Jamahal Hill counts money after KO loss to Alex Pereira hits out at critics wait until I fight him againOff the back of his stunning first round knockout loss to incumbent light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira at UFC…

Jamahal Hill counts money after KO loss to Alex Pereira hits out at critics wait until I fight him again

Off the back of his stunning first round knockout loss to incumbent light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira at UFC 300 last weekend, former champion, Jamahal Hill has claimed his one-sided loss was far from an “a*s whopping” vowing to rematch the Brazilian in the future.

Hill, a former undisputed light heavyweight titleholder and the first Dana White’s Contender Series product to strike Octagon spoils, headlined UFC 300 over the course of last weekend in his first outing since rupturing his achilles tendon last summer.

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Suffering just his second promotional loss, Illinois native, Hill suffered a devastating knockout loss to two-weight champion, Pereira, failing to mount any significant offense en route to a definitive stoppage loss.

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Releasing a brief statement off the back of his defeat, Hill claimed that if “anybody” cared, he was fine after the loss, before calling for a title-eliminator return against fellow former gold holder, Jiri Prochazka.

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“I dared to be great against adversity and against a great challenge and came up short at the highest level in the world,” Jamahal Hill posted on is official X account. “I answered the call twice on short-notice to fight for a championship that most will never fight for. On to the next @jiri_bjp least [sic] final [sic] make it happen.”

“To the people that support me I’m good don’t let haters get to you,” Jamahal Hill explained. “I’m winning in life so having to eat a lose [sic] like a man is what it is. They will be quite [sic] when the next man drops.”

Jamahal Hill vows to fight Alex Pereira again

And on his social media today, Hill argued with critics after his loss to Brazilian – denying he suffered a one-sided loss, before issuing a warning to the Sao Paulo native that he will be fighting him in the future once more. 

Himself springing a viral knockout mocking Hill after his defeat, Pereira claimed his repeated gesturing to the fallen contender was the least he could do to the challenger – who goaded him during fight week with promises of his own dominant win. 

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Rejected! Jiri Prochazka declines Jamahal Hill’s post-UFC 300 callout: ‘I’d like to fight for the title’

MixCollage 18 Apr 2024 03 51 PM 8541Jiri Prochazka has no interest in a fight with Jamahal Hill. Following his big win over Aleksandar Rakic at…

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Jiri Prochazka has no interest in a fight with Jamahal Hill.

Following his big win over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 300, Prochazka moved into the No. 1 spot in the light heavyweight rankings — though Jamahal Hill deserves some of the credit for that. ‘Sweet Dreams’ was the division’s top-ranked-contender before suffering a brutal first-round knockout at the hands of reigning 205-pound king Alex Pereira in the landmark event’s headliner.

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Since then, Hill laid down a proposal to Jiri Prochazka, challenging the Czech to a fight for the right to rematch ‘Poatan’ later this year.

Jamahal Hill challenges Jiri Prochazka

Responding to the former champ’s request during an appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Prochazka declined the offer. Instead, ‘BJP’ would prefer to jump right into the Octagon with Pereira — even if it means riding into enemy territory on two weeks’ notice.

“I like to fight for the title,” Prochazka said. “Especially after the decision in New York. The fact I won the fight last Saturday, that’s the only thing I feel right now. That’s what my management is working on. I am [confident]. As soon as possible. If that will be for the title with Alex, I am open to take the date in Brazil, like in two weeks. If there will be another date, let’s see.”

Jiri Prochazka may have to get in line behind Magomed Ankalaev

Prochazka came up short against Alex Pereira in their inaugural meeting in November at MSG for the vacant light heavyweight title. With the win over Rakic, ‘BJP’ certainly has a case for the rematch, but he may have to get in line as Russian standout Magomed Ankalaev appears to be the defacto next man in line for the Brazilian powerhouse.

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Ankalaev is currently sitting on a 10-fight win streak, with knockouts against Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith and Johnny Walker. In between those two performances came a split draw against ex-titleholder Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282.

With things a bit cluttered at the top of the light heavyweight division, Pereira’s next opponent is not exactly clear. Perhaps Dana White and Co. can work that out while ‘Poatan’ makes a pit stop to bag a third UFC title?