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Alex has been KOd one time in his career and it was in a weight class he had to drain himself to compete in.Its a tricky fight for Alex, he doesnt have the best chin
Alex has been KOd one time in his career and it was in a weight class he had to drain himself to compete in.Its a tricky fight for Alex, he doesnt have the best chin
Though I agree with most of what you said, he was definitely fast tracked.First of all, let me just say that Alex Pereira was not "fast tracked" to a title.
Alex was a proven Glory MW and LHW Champion, for many years.
He was not some 22-year-old boy "just starting out" ... with no track record ... so there was no need for Alex to "face everyone in the division" like he was some greenhorn ...
Alex had a few MMA fights, then a few UFC fights, all non-contenders, and then he beat the #5 MW contender (and, now, current MW Champion) Sean Strickland, KO'ing his ass.
After the Izzy loss, and due to Dana White pushing Alex to move up, Alex then immediately challenged the #3 LHW contender (and former LHW Champion) Jan Błachowicz, beating his ass.
The UFC would be crazy to waste a talent like Pereira, a proven Champion, in the twilight of his "window of opportunity," by having him face several palookas.
All of us have been enriched by Alex Pereira, a true fighter, a true sportsman, and a stoic professional in- and out-of the cage.
I actually believe Alex is the most talked about MMA fighter today ...
That said, the Jamahal Hill fight is interesting.
Hill actually has 0 previous fighting experience, and only began his MMA career 6 years ago.
He actually looks a little fat, and has a "tennis ball head" sitting atop a pencil neck.
However, despite Hill's lack of overall experience, compared to Pereira, Jamahal seems to be a dog.
Loves to fight, is unafraid, and he seems to have legit one-punch KO power himself.
Hill is also is very quick.
To me, Hill's greatest assets against Pereira are his speed, sneaky counter-hooks, and his lllooonnnggg right cross (Pereira's nemesis w/ Izzy).
For Alex Pereira be considered "the legit" LHW Champion, he has to beat Jamahal Hill.
On Pereira's side, he has a far more multi-dimensional set of kickboxing tools than Hill.
Pereira's leg kicks, his switch-knees, his clinch work, and (of course) his fabled left hook are all elements that can put Jamahal Hill down on the ground, for good.
Also, Pereira's experience (maybe not the UFC, but overall) in "going the distance" — especially in title fights — are also far greater than the comparative-novice, Hill's.
I've got Pereira, by 3rd-round KO.
Who you got?
Alex is probably the best striker in the history of the sport so far. I mean he's not just powerful, he is remarkably precise, even more so than Silva/Israel. I don't know enough about Hill's ground game, but if he's even remotely proficient, he should hit that as hard as he can. Even Jiri, arguably the most wild and unpredictable fighter, wasn't able to get the "puncher's chance" win. Not to say Hill can't find that, but it's just not likely.
No matter what it's going to be an awesome fight. And while I believe that Alex will win pretty handily, I wouldn't put serious money on it.
I'm talking about takedowns. I'm talking about a wrestler.Wasn't he knocked out cold?
Gonna go with Jamahal even though he is coming off a serious injury.
I feel like if he touches Alex's chin, it might lead to a KO due to all the prior damage he has taken.
Jiri fought like a retard. Bull rushing with top of his head while looking down winging punches.Agreed.
Each fighter has the ability to KO the other.
Jamahal is aggressive and, seemingly, fearless ... but so was Procházka — until he faced Alex.
Standing in front of that giant man, with incredible skills, savvy, and power just "seems different" for his foes ... and they all get caught eventually.
Unrelated to the outcome of this fight, but name a better striker that has ever been in the UFC outside of arguably Semmy Schilt.This is probably one of the dumbest takes Ive seen on this forum, and I've seen alot. Best striker in history of sport? And Im picking him to win of what its worth, but this is about as far from the truth as you can get. Opinions aside you can't say shit like this and expect people to take you seriously or want to have an actual conversation about MMA.