Jamahal hill was knocked out by Alex Poatán No. UFC 300 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Jamahal hill believe that Alex Poatán He has a real chance of making UFC history by winning an unprecedented belt in three weight classes. He is a declared rival of the Brazilian fighter after having been... knocked out No. UFC 300The American acknowledged the potential of the light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) and assessed that the Pataxó fighter can indeed surpass him. Tom aspinall, current heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg).
In an interview with The Schmo, Hill highlighted that Aspinall's recent performance opens the door for this scenario. According to the former light heavyweight champion, the fight against Cyryl Gane This showed that the Englishman can be outmatched in striking, especially in boxing, where the Frenchman was successful using the jab and managed to land punches with some frequency.
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"It's possible, especially after what we saw in the last fight, Aspinall against Cyryl GaneDid you see the Cyryl Gane"How effective was the jab? Tom can be outclassed in boxing. There's a possibility he could be outclassed in boxing," he said. Jamahal hill.
Despite this, Hill considered that the challenge would still be extremely complex for Poatan. In the American's view, Aspinall tends to rely on grappling, exploiting the size and physical strength characteristic of the division. He recalled that, although the Brazilian has improved his takedown defense, he has been taken down in the 93 kg category, and stressed that, among heavyweights, opponents can get him up more easily. Still, Hill reinforced that, in fights of this level, everything can be decided with a single strike.
“I still think it’s a tough fight. It’s a complicated request for him, simply because the guy is going to fight by grappling. He’s going to grapple. ‘Poatan’ has already defended takedowns, but he’s also been taken down at 93 kg. These big heavyweight guys are just going to lift him. They really are going to be able to lift him. … It’s possible. All it takes is one punch,” concluded the former champion.
Poatan in the heavyweights
Poatan faces his opponent before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
after winning Magomed Ankalayev and regain the UFC light heavyweight belt, Alex Poatán He made it clear that he wanted to move up a category to try and make history. However, the Brazilian surprised everyone by not directly aiming for... Tom aspinall, the current heavyweight champion, and began to envision a possible duel against Jon Jones in his debut in the new division.
While Poatan awaits a decision from the UFC regarding clearance for a weight class change, Aspinall retains his heavyweight title after the no-contest against... Cyryl Gane No. UFC 321, which ended controversially due to an illegal eye poke performed by the Frenchman.
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