If he does do this its only fair he rematches Hill. There is so much unanswered questions to that fight. Take the ref interference and reset out of that and Im sure hill wins by KO
It wasn’t an early stoppage though, the ref made the right call. Jiri took over 10 elbows that were unanswered and when Jiri fell backwards people assumed that was Alex was going finish him by ground an pound, the likelihood that Jiri would recovered and actually be able to fight back, is the same likelihood when Alex fought Israel the first time in the ufc. ON THE VERGE OF GETTING KNOCKED OUT.
He didn’t say he is only available for Abu Dhabi he just threw the idea there. UFC wants Alex to stay as a champion they know he will get dominated by ankalaev
He never said he can only fight in Abu Dhabi he just suggested it. The ufc knows what will happen that’s why they will give him jiri again and if he beats jiri he will fight jamahal hill again. He sells very well and they wanna protect him
@@madnard8357 Then why Ankalaev shouldn't say that he will fight Pereira at any given time ? Why October ? You're a contender & you need the title. So you'll make sure you grab that chance anytime you can
He called Ankhalaev and he refused two times, religion is priority for him not the career. Alex said to espn: "I'm not young i can't keep waiting him on Abu Dhabi i'm health just two fingers broken so i want to defend my belt soon or go to heavyweight to test myself".
I know what you saying, Ankalaev has long winning run but his most notable win is Walker😅 he does not have a win over any guy in top 5 so why he should get the skip to the title
Poatan is not dodging Ankalaev, Ankalaev, who is arrogant, has no right to choose where to fight and comes to talk about Abu Dhabi, these guys from Dagestan are full of wanting to dictate where they fight, the champion they choose is a rematch with Jiri who You know the concept of humility is much better
True. Pereira's strengths are Jiri's weaknesses. Alex has a powerful hook and good calf kicks. Jiri virtually doesn't block and doesn't check calf kicks.
It's the worst matchup for Jiri in the whole division. Jiri ate so many punches in only 2 rounds against Rakic. He would get KOed like 5 times if it was against Pereira fighting like that. Not saying he should change his game, but it's just a terrible matchup for his fighting style.
The last fight he mentioned, it went according to plan which was how Izzy set him up......this time it'll be more like Jamal hill fight, rotate, rotate and trade which ALEX is best at, he mentioned in his interview he gets jabbed not because he wants to, he's measuring nd keeping the other think he's better and then Outta nowhere comes that hook.
"3:15’ Hill sometimes says he's going to face me, but the guy just lost. I don't know why he says that; I think he needs to go back to the end of the line” 😂 ‘3:23’
He might have watched the alexander fight....jiri was resilient nd didn't care for his power keeping head forward....... Yeah he sleeping if he doesn't grapple FR.
I really hope not I'd like Jiri to win very badly I believe he can I hope he comes prepared and gets it done he's already my favorite fighter and I like Alex Pereira too but I'm rooting for Jiri he'd be one of the best combat athletes if he gets it done
It's the worst matchup for Jiri in the whole division. Jiri ate so many punches in only 2 rounds against Rakic. He would get KOed like 5 times if it was against Pereira fighting like that. Not saying he should change his game, but it's just a terrible matchup for his fighting style.
Bro Pereria wants to be an active fighter unlike Ankalaev who only wants to fight at the end of the year on his home turf. Thats is Ankalaev's fault Pereria has already given him opportunity and hes declined.