Alex Pereira has reacted to the news that Jamahal Hill is receiving advice from Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 300.
The historic UFC 300 takes place this Saturday, April 13th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (9-2 MMA) will fight for the title against former champion Jamahal Hill (12-1 MMA).
Asked through an interpreter at UFC 300 media day about Hill's injury last year and his upcoming title fight, Pereira said:
“I definitely don't expect him to just sit around and not practice because of an injury. If he signed a contract to fight this fight, there's a reason for it. He knows what challenges he is going to face, and I know that too.”
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Asked about Hill and Adesanya teaming up ahead of UFC 300, “Poitan” replied (h/t MMAFighting):
“I think it was good. Actually, it was the best thing he could have done for himself, because if he had gone to spar with Israel Adesanya, it would have been very frustrating for him. Especially considering the fact that I had beaten him so many times.”
It's true that Alex Pereira has three wins over Israel Adesanya, two in kickboxing, and one in MMA.
In conclusion, Mr. Pereira said:
“I don't have a plan. The next step is to continue to defend the title an unlimited number of times. I will fight anyone, so I'm not the kind of guy to call out an opponent. I'm the champion, and I'm going to continue to defend it.” ”
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