Askren cited the reason for Hill's defeat in the Pereira fight

On April 13 in the main event of UFC 300 in Las Vegas, USA, the American lost to the Brazilian by first-round knockout.

"I think Hill was too confident. He thought he could handle Pereira in the stand-up. Jamal didn't realize at all how hard Alex was punching. I think it's all ego's fault. Ego destroys fighters. People used to say to Hill, "Pereira's the best puncher in the world, he'll knock you out." And he said, 'No! That's not going to happen!"," MMA News quoted Askren as saying.