Trash talk can sometimes have devastating consequences in MMA. Jamahal Hill became a victim of trash-talk gone wrong at UFC 300. Almost two months later, Hill took things to a new level with his latest jab at Alex Pereira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion dug into the archives and resurfaced a painful memory for Pereira.
This social media attack came after Pereira’s recent comments about Hill. The former light heavyweight champion referred to Pereira’s knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287. Hill, never one to mince words, posted the knockout picture on social media. The picture showed Pereira lying on the floor after Adesanya knocked him out brutally at UFC 287.
@alexpoatanpereira. Funny only one of us had been knocked unconscious needing oxygen and multiple people’s help to wake with your toes curled! Don’t worry, I’ll remind you of that feeling again very soon!
Jamahal Hill via Instagram Stories
Alex Pereira fought Israel Adesanya for the second time in the UFC and the fourth time overall at UFC 287. Adesanya came out victorious after he knocked Pereira out cold in the second round. It was a moment that rocked the MMA world. This win was the first for Adesanya in their four fights and would prompt Pereira to move up to the light heavyweight division.
The move to light heavyweight became a blessing for ‘Poatan.’ He captured the title and defended it against Jamahal Hill at the historic UFC 300 main event. The Brazilian striker dominated Jamahal Hill and knocked him out in the first round with a left-hand strike. It appears Hill wants revenge and continues to trash-talk the current champion. Nevertheless, fans have not taken a liking to Hill’s antics.
Fight fans reacted to Jamahal Hill targeting Alex Pereira
Trash talk is always a double-edged sword. While it can generate buzz and hype, it can also backfire spectacularly. Jamahal Hill recently found himself in the crosshairs of fans after his latest social media antics. This happened when Hill posted a picture of Pereira’s devastating knockout loss to Israel Adesanya after Pereira’s comments.
Fight fans reacted to Jamahal Hill’s recent post (via MMA Fighting)Some fans applauded Hill’s savage trolling skills, reveling in the drama and mind games. However, others condemned Hill’s actions as petty and unsportsmanlike. They argued that resurfacing a fellow fighter’s most humiliating moment was a low blow. Others believed that Hill was just so jealous that he was resorting to posting other people’s highlight reels. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
You simply can’t say things like this especially when you got slept AFTER this happened. Another brutal look man lol
— Charlie Quinn (@CharlieQuinnMMA) June 11, 2024
I hope Carlos sends Hill into orbit. So corny. “lol look at how Izzy knocked you out lol, I couldn’t do it and you left me looking like this. I’ll get you back though.” pic.twitter.com/zvZA6yetrK
— clay (@SweatbanninClay) June 11, 2024
Alex wont have a comeback for this, the beef is over 😂
— 0 (@0MERHOMER) June 11, 2024
once a loser always a loser
— 23 Savage (@Yooorik) June 11, 2024
Belal would even tell this man to stop
— mr wrangler (@chimpanzee_joe) June 11, 2024
The mixed reactions underscore the complex relationship between fans and fighters in the MMA world. Some crave raw, unfiltered trash talk, while others yearn for a more respectful and professional atmosphere. Navigating this delicate balance is another art fighters have to be willing to learn to grow in the sport. Meanwhile, fans want Jamahal Hill to focus on his upcoming bout against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 303 rather than trolling Pereira on social media.
