Jamahal Hill has expressed his belief that Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira each have distinct strategies to win their UFC 295 matchup. Hill, with a 12-1 record, will officially become a former Ultimate Fighting Championship king once the Pereira vs Prochazka fight kicks off inside the Octagon on Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Despite demonstrating an exceptional performance against Glover Teixeira (33-9) at UFC 283 to claim the vacant heavyweight title, the Michigan native experienced a severe rupture in his Achilles tendon while playing a game of pickup basketball back in July.
In consideration of Prochazka’s promptness to relinquish the division after suffering a disastrous shoulder injury while holding the belt, Hill opted for the same route. He verbally gave up his title with the assurance that he would get a title shot again upon his return, no matter the circumstances. While both Pereira and Prochazka are preparing for their upcoming title fight, Hill is focusing on his fast recovery and is also keeping an eye on the winner of their forthcoming match. The former UFC titleholder also confirmed that he would be present Octagon side on fight night.
In a recent interview with The Schmo, “Sweet Dreams” expressed his thoughts on how the UFC 295 main event could possibly transpire. “I don’t know if it ends with a knockout, but I see a way where both men could land and end it with a knockout. I think the knockout is more probable for Pereira. If Prochazka wants to end it within the distance, it will probably be submission”, he said. The Pereira-Prochazka fight will be Pereira’s second appearance as a light heavyweight mixed martial artist, while Prochazka is recuperating from a serious shoulder injury and he last stepped into the Octagon in June 2022.
In addition to the much-anticipated fight between Pereira and Prochazka, UFC 295 will feature yet another title fight as British heavyweight sensation Tom Aspinall takes on Sergei Pavlovich. This fight was arranged just over two weeks before the event. Due to a pectoral tear, Jones had to withdraw from his scheduled title fight with Stipe Miocic, allowing Aspinall and Pavlovich to compete for the interim heavyweight crown.