So, the UFC 300 is here. The headline is the light heavyweight battle between the champion, Alex Pereira, and the challenger, Jamahal Hill, who held that belt in the past. This should be one of the most electrifying battles this year and a culmination of what is the biggest UFC event in history.
Alex Pereira News
Poatan won his title by KO in the second round of an intense battle against Jiri Prochazka. He once again showed incredible tactical knowledge combined with physique and skills that eventually brought down the Czech fighter.
Pereira holds wins over Sean Strickland and Israel Adensaya, both in the middleweight division and was also a champion for a while there. After moving up, his first challenge as a light heavyweight was against Jan Blachowicz, and that ended with his controversial split decision.
Jamahal Hill News
The American was the guy who dethroned Pereira’s close friend, Glover Teixeira, but he never entered the octagon since that battle. More than 15 months have passed, and Hill had to recover from an Achilles injury in between and fight all other problems that came along with that.
In his 14 MMA appearances, Hill has 12 wins, one loss, and one no-contest. His victims were Ovince Saint Preux, Jimmy Crute, Johnny Walker, and Thiago Santos, all via KO, and these preceded the win against Glover. Hill is a strong puncher who always puts a lot of pressure on his rival, mostly via pure boxing, but he also knows how to control the distance with leg kicks due to his long reach.
Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill Betting Tips
The only reason why we pick the Brazilian to win and to keep his trophy is the fact that he doesn’t have to battle ring rust like Hill. Also, even when he won the title, the American was never properly tested, which isn’t the case with Pereira, who fought all sorts of fighters.
Betting Tip: Pereira
Betting Odds: 1.75
Bookmaker: BetOnline
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