After what felt like an eternity of anticipation, the UFC 300 main event has been officially announced.
Amidst the absence of grand video presentations or surprise unveilings during the UFC 298 pay-per-view, UFC CEO Dana White made the reveal moments after the main event concluded: the light heavyweight title will be contested in the spotlight of the upcoming milestone event, with Alex Pereira squaring off against Jamahal Hill.
The revelation of this matchup sparked a wave of reactions online. Many had been indulging in speculative fantasies, eagerly awaiting the inclusion of megastars like Conor McGregor or entertaining the possibility of a surprise comeback from legends such as Ronda Rousey or Khabib Nurmagomedov.
While those wishes didn’t materialize, what emerged instead is a showdown featuring a former champion in Hill, making his return from injury, seeking to recapture the title he relinquished due to an Achilles injury. Opposing him is the formidable Pereira, known for his electrifying style and dangerous capabilities inside the octagon.
Does this clash stand as the fitting centerpiece for one of the year’s most monumental fight cards? With its stacked lineup from top to bottom, the question arises: is Pereira vs. Hill the perfect icing on the cake?
This topic was dissected by our esteemed panelists – Mike Bohn, Matthew Wells, and Brian “Goze” Garcia – along with host “Gorgeous” George Garcia, in our “Spinning Back Clique” discussion.
Catch the insightful conversation in the video above, and delve into this week’s complete episode below.
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