UFC 300: Alex Pereira Breaks Silence Over Pushing Herb Dean to KO Jamahal Hill

UFC 300 witnessed one of the most dominating performances in the light heavyweight division. Current champion Alex Pereira knocked out Jamahal Hill in the first round. This was Pereira’s first title defense in his new division, and he surprised everyone with his performance. However, the knockout was not the only highlight of the fight.

During the first round, Hill unintentionally kicked Pereira in the groins. Referee Herb Dean tried to stop the fight, but the champion kept on fighting. But why did the Brazilian not let the referee interfere? Let us find out what he had to say.

Alex Pereira shares his game plan in his post fight press conference

Alex Pereira is without a doubt one of the hardest hitters in the light heavyweight division. He caught Hill with a left hook, which knocked him out in the first round itself. Pereira entered the fight with a simple game plan of knocking out of ‘Sweet Dreams’. However, he missed a few kicks in the initial seconds of the fight, but that didn’t upset the champion. He finally had the challenger where he wanted him and finished him in style. During his post fight conference he shared his game plan before entering the fight.

The current champion said, “Well everybody’s aware at this point of my leg kicks. Everybody thinks that I am going to go with that. Be throwing back leg kicks and forth. I was able to set him up. I stay on a longer range. So I was able to set myself up. You guys saw that I missed some kicks. But I knew what I was going to get to the moment. The referee tried to stop the fight but I know I was getting close getting with the hands. “

Pereira silenced everyone with his performance at UFC 300. Before he entered the Octagon, many believed Hill had the potential to defeat him. However, the Brazilian showed his power and striking ability and walked out of the Octagon as a champion. With the challenge of Hill out of the way, a recent X post by MMA Orbit shared the details of his next fight.

Alex Pereira shows his interest in fighting Magomed Ankalaev next

Magomed Ankalaev is one of the most consistent performers in the light heavyweight division. He is unbeaten in his last 10 fights, which pushes his case for a title shot next. The 31-year-old took the opportunity to call out Pereira after his fight at UFC 284. It now seems that the Russian has got what he wanted. After his win at UFC 300 ‘Poatan’ has shown his interest in taking on Ankalaev next. A recent post by MMA Orbit on X shared the details of the next fight.

The post reads as, “Alex Pereira says he’s not interested in re matching Jiri Prochazka next, but would do so if the UFC want it. He named Magomed Ankalaev as someone he’d like to face instead. His ideal return date would be #UFC 301 in three weeks but understands that’s unlikely.” Pereira also mentioned that he would be interested in making a move to the heavyweight division. With UFC 301 just around the corner, fans will hope to see the Brazilian in action there as well. Will Alex Pereira feature at UFC 301 next? Let us know in the comments below.