Highlight of UFC Las Vegas 59, held this Saturday (6), Jamahal hill has ambitious plans for his future in the organization. Executioner of Thiago Marreta In the main fight, the athlete did not hide who his ideal opponent would be for the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg). Without shying away, the fighter proposed a confrontation against the current champion of the division, Jiri Prochazka.
“I want a chance to face Jiri. I've been doing this challenge for about two years. I want him. I don't care if he's the champion. I have twice as many wins as him in the organization,” said Hill, in a press conference after the event.
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At a great stage in his career, Jamahal makes no secret of the fact that he dreams big. The athlete, however, admits that, if he cannot face the champion, he has an alternative.
“If it’s not him, give me the one who used to occupy the throne of the category. I agree to face Jan (Blachowicz). I want the gold. I face the current or former champion,” he concluded.
This weekend, Hill maintained his 100% for the 2022 season. Before facing Marreta, the North American was coming off an emblematic victory against Johnny Walker.
Light heavyweight champion since the triumph over Glover Teixeira, Prochazka still does not have a date for his first title defense. The Czech has already expressed his interest in sharing the octagon with the Minas Gerais native again.
Owner of the title in the group between 2020 and 2021, Jan Blachowicz dreams of a new opportunity to fight for the belt. The Pole comes from triumph over Aleksandar rakicin May.
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