Jamahal Hill has every right to feel smug after the UFC 313 main event.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion famously got knocked out by Alex Pereira at UFC 300.
On Saturday night, ‘Poatan’ lost his title as Magomed Ankalaev outpointed him over five rounds to win a unanimous decision at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
However, Jamahal Hill‘s post-fight happiness has nothing to do with seeing an old rival lose at UFC 313.
Jamahal Hill hits back at his critics
In the build-up to the biggest card of 2025 so far, Jamahal Hill shocked everyone with a bold prediction.
‘Sweet Dreams’ faced backlash for his thoughts on Pereira vs Ankalaev, who he backed to win at UFC 313.
So, he was quick to say I told you so as soon as the Russian fighter’s upset was confirmed.
“But I’m a hater tho!!!#bestbreakdownsinthegame,” Hill tweeted.
He added: “Lmfao y’all are pathetic I didn’t care who won I called the fight how I saw and talk got mad and clearly don’t know s— about fighting!!! Cheeto dust warriors just talking d— riding a man that don’t even know y’all! Me and Alex are cool and respect each other anytime we meet!”
What did Jamahal Hill say about UFC 313?
During a recent episode of the War Council podcast, Hill predicted Pereira vs. Ankalaev.
“I don’t f—— like Ankalaev…but I do respect what he’s done as a fighter,” Hill said.
“Magomed’s striking is seriously being slept on here. I don’t believe Pereira sits back and wants to fight out of the pocket, he wants to put the pressure on him and land shots on the outside.
“The problem is? Magomed is a counter striker. He waits for you to throw, overexert yourself, and even off of feints, he’s countering you. Counters with combinations, fast, and mixes up his punches…
“For Pereira, the low kicks are there…he would have to produce those in volume,” Hill continued.
“Alex is going to have to produce a lot of volume in this fight to give Ankalaev problems…those power shots are going to have to come as counters. Draw him out of his hole, out of his shell, and then hit him with a big counter. That body jab that he throws will be money. I believe he should work those until he’s able to draw Magomed out…
“I’m going to go with Magomed, I just feel he has more tools to win…he’ll be a lot more focused, locked in for this.”