In a recent podcast episode, Brendan Schaub gave his take on the upcoming UFC 295 main event bout between Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1) vs. Alex Pereira (8-2). The highly anticipated matchup between the two will certainly make fans tune in to watch, and Brendan Schaub is no exception to the hype.
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During his podcast, ‘The Schaub Show’, the former UFC heavyweight dived in deeper and gave his analysis of the UFC 295 main event. And he didn’t shy away from making a prediction for this much-awaited bout. And from the looks of it, his statements would most likely divide the MMA community into two. Let’s dig in to see what Schaub has to share.
Brendan Shaub gives his take on the main event of UFC 295
Shaub commends both fighters for being top-tier strikers in their division but believes that Pereira has what it takes to get the job done. Schaub states, “Jiri does get hit a lot”.
The ex-UFC heavyweight further implied that Pereira has the tools necessary to finish the job, “I just think Alex, his kicks are gonna be a big issue for Jiri”. Shaub did not stop at that, further going on to compare Jiri Prochazka’s fighting style to that of former UFC lightweight interim champ Tony Ferguson.
He stated, “Jiri, he’s very Tony Ferguson-ish where it’s a controlled chaos, but when that chaos meets technique… it gets difficult for guys that thrive in the chaos”.
It’s certain who Shaub has his money on for the main event of UFC 295, and not an awful choice at that. Schaub might believe that Pereira is, at the moment, the best light-heavyweight in the division. But is Pereira good enough to leave his mark on the sport and be named as a Hall of Famer? Shaub had some interesting insights on it.
Is Alex Pereira a Future Hall of Famer?
The podcast host believes that Alex Pereira has already secured a spot in the Hall of Fame of the UFC, as he has beaten many great champions in barely ten fights. Brendan Shaub states, “If he beats Jiri… UFC Hall of Famer probably already, but this would cement him.” And we can’t deny it, as Pereira’s resume speaks for itself.
However, Jiri Prochazka has never disappointed fans with his fight, and he has amassed an impressive streak. ‘The Czech Samurai’ is riding on a 14-fight win streak, and three of them came inside the UFC Octagon, where he finished all three of his opponents. Which is why we can never count Jiri out of any fights. And on his path towards MMA greatness, Pereira needs to cross this major roadblock at UFC 295.
Both light-heavyweight fighters have made powerful impacts since joining the promotion. The only thing fans can be certain of is the action-filled fight that the giant monsters are set to deliver at UFC 295. Who will be your pick for the main event of UFC 295?
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