The UFC is back with another huge event this week, where Alex Pereria will be defending his light heavyweight title over Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 300. The UFC 300 showdown is held on April 13, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States. This matchup is going to be nothing short of exciting. A UFC women’s strawweight championship bout between current two-time champion Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan is intended to take place at the event. While former interim UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is expected to defend his symbolic title against former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway in a lightweight bout, UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveria and Arman Tsarukyan are scheduled to meet in a lightweight title eliminator bout. So, free up your calendar and get ready to view this delightful showdown for this weekend.
Alex Sandro Silva Pereria is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. Pereria made his professional mixed martial artist debut in 2015 at Jungle Fight 82, losing the fight via submission. Alex continued the Jungle fight, subsequently racking up two straight victories against Marcelo Cruz and Marcus Vinicius Silivera with KO and TKO. The veteran then made his UFC career with an open loss, but he has won seven consecutive bouts via mostly TKO. Throughout his career, Alex has gone through a total of 11 matches, in which he has lost two of those battles. The recent match of the veteran Alex Pereria ended with an impressive win against Jiri Prochazka in November 2023. Thus, “Hands of Stone” is highly expected to turn things around in this matchup against Hill.
Jamahal Hill is an American professional mixed martial artist. Hill shifted to Grand Rapids when he was 12. After passing on a basketball career at Davenport University, Hill competed in professional mixed martial arts in 2017. Starting his career in 2017, Hill opened his professional career 5-0, with four of the five fights coming under the Knockout Promotions banner. It is highly impressive that the American fighter has attempted even one loss throughout his career. Hill won over Alex via decision (unanimous) through Knockout Promotions 58 in September 2017 in the United States of his early career. Jamahal Hill has seven straight impressive wins through decisions. Hill was held over Paul Craig on March 20, 2021. The UFC withdrew from the bout after testing positive for COVID-19. The pairing with Craig remained intact and took place on June 12, 2021, at UFC 263. After having his elbow dislocated early in the fight via an armbar from Craig, Hill was the only one to lose the fight via technical knockout in the first round. Let’s delve into the intricacies of his fighting style and background as anticipation mounts for this highly anticipated showdown.
UFC 300: Event Details
Main Event: Alex Pereria vs. Jamahal Hill
Date: April 13, 2024 (Saturday)
Time (main card): 8:00 PM ET, 05:00 PM PT, and 05:30 AM IST (next day).
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Where can I watch Alex Pereria vs. Jamahal Hill?
ESPN broadcasts the event in the United States and on its OTT platform, ESPN+, which offers live streaming for its subscribers.
In the UK, UFC 300: Pereria vs. Hill will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
In Canada, BELL holds the right to broadcast the fights.
In India, UFC fans can catch UFC 300 live on the Sony Ten Channels or take up a subscription with Sony Liv, with yearly packages at Rs. 999 and monthly packages at Rs. 299, to stream UFC.
Viewers in Australia can watch the fight on Kayo as a PPV event.
In addition, bet365.com supports live streaming for tireless bettors on fight days.
Alex Pereria vs. Jamahal Hill Fight Card
Main Card
Alex Pereria vs. Jamahal Hill (light heavyweight)
Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan (women’s strawweight)
Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway (lightweight)
Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan (lightweight)
Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage (middleweight)
Prelims
Jiri Prochazka vs. Alexander Rakic (lightweight)
Clavin Kattar vs. Aljamian Sterling (featherweight)
Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison (women’s bantamweight)
Sodiq Yusuff vs. Deigo Lopes (featherweight)
Early Prelims
Jalin Turner vs. Renato Moicano (lightweight)
Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez (women’s strawweight)
Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller (lightweight)
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt (Bantamweight)
Alex Pereria Stats and Bio
Nationality: Brazilian
Age: 36
Height: 6’4”
Reach: 80”
Total Fights: 11
Record: 9-2-0 (7 knockouts)
Jamahal Hill Stats and Bio
Nationality: American
Age: 32
Height: 6’4”
Reach: 79”
Total Fights: 14
Record: 12-1-0 (7 knockouts)
Zhang Weili Stats and Bio
Nationality: Chinese
Age: 34
Height: 5’4”
Reach: 63”
Total Fights: 27
Record: 24-3-0 (11 knockouts)
Yan Xiaonan Stats and Bio
Nationality: Chinese
Age: 34
Height: 5’5”
Reach: 63”
Total Fights: 21
Record: 17-3-0 (8 knockouts)
Justin Gaethje Stats and Bio
Nationality: American
Age: 35
Height: 5’11”
Reach: 70”
Total fights: 29
Record: 25-4-0 (20 knockouts)
Max Holloway Stats and Bio
Nationality: American
Age: 32
Height: 5’11”
Reach: 69”
Total fights: 32
Record: 25-7-0 (11 knockouts)
Predictions:
Alex Pereria vs. Jamahal Hill
This matchup between the two rivals is likely to be a great matchup until the very end. Alex had the UFC championship of Light Heavyweight at one time and only one time in the Middleweight championship. Alex Pereria’s achievements are the direct time and fewest bouts to win championships in two divisions in UFC history (2 years and seven bouts). His fourth-highest significant strike percentage (61.9%) in UFC history. “Hands of Stone” had grabbed performances of the night stunning four times over Andreas, Sean, Israel, and Jiri Prochazka, which is quite an incredible one. Alex currently competes as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Alex Pereria ranks fourth in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Pereria is the only known fighter to be a two-division world champion in MMA and kickboxing and is observed as one of the greatest combat athletes of all time. “Poatan” noted that he is open to training with his long-time rival shortly. Alex Pereria has a smart idea to save his energy for utensils at a particular time when he is attacking via KO to hold on to victory. Alex did, however, share that he would only do so if it were ensured that the two would never clash in the octagon again.
Meanwhile, Jamahal Hill at presently involved in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC, where Hill is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Alex is in the stunning first position in the UFC standings. “Sweet Dreams” has only one time won the Light Heavyweight Championship, with the second-highest significant strike differential in UFC Championship history and the second most significant strike landed in a title fight over Glover Teixeria. Fight of the Night twice against Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira; these are all “sweet dreams” of his achievements. Given the magnitude of the occasion, Hill has found himself in the spotlight, and many are looking into his career in depth. “Sweet Dreams “readies to return to the enclose after over a year away from the octagon. Hill views it as his duty to immediately reassert himself and get right back to the light heavyweight throne at UFC 300. Therefore, Alex Pereira will have a better chance of winning this battle against Jamahal Hill via knockout.
The Pick: Alex Pereria via KO.
Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan
Zhang Weili is a Chinese professional mixed martial artist, and currently, she acts in the Women’s Strawweight division of the UFC, where Magnum is the current and two-time UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2013, Zhang formerly competed for Kunlun Fight, where she was the KLF Women’s Strawweight Champion. Magnum ranks second in the UFC Women’s pound-for-pounds. Zhang made her professional MMA debut in 2013, after losing to Meng Bo by a unanimous decision. She would go on to win 11 straight fights before challenging Simone Duarte for the Kunlun Fight Female Strawweight Championship in May 2017. Zhang has had a stunning 21 straight victories from 2014 to 2020. Zhang Weili will hold on to his triumph.
On the other end, Yan Xiaonan is a Chinese professional mixed martial artist. Xiaonan is currently in the welterweight division of the UFC. As of January 23, 2024, she is in first place in the UFC Women’s Strawweight rankings and 10th in the UFC women’s pounds-for-pounds rankings. Yan starts training in martial arts at the age of 13. She opened her professional MMA career in 2009, and she has disputed in various promotions, most notably the Road Fighting Championship. She amassed a record of 9-1 before signing with the UFC. Fury started her career fight against an unknown fighter in November 2008 in China. Nine have had 12 consecutive wins from 2010 to 2020. In recent matchups, Yan faced former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Jessica Andrade on May 20, 2023, at UFC 288. Nine won the clash via knockout in the first round. So, Yan will struggle to fight for their opponent, “Zhang Weili.” Hence, Zhang Weili will hold on to a victory throughout KO/TKO for a second round.
The Pick: Zhang Weili via KO/TKO.
Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway
The event among the two hot rivals is a huge matchup until the very end for the title of lightweight. Justin Ray Gaethje is an American professional mixed martial artist. “The Highlight” has been a professional competitor since 2011. Justin is a former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion and the current UFC BMF Champion. He is the second fighter in the report of the UFC to be awarded the BMF championship after winning the title at UFC 291. Justin made his professional debut in August 2011 against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round, which is quite impressive for the start of his career. His achievements include early-start wins, including 18 consecutive wins from 2011 to 2017. The highlight took place in 2023, then in the last recent matchup over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Gaethje won the fight via head kick in round two. So, “The Highlight” has a knockout advantage to attack their opponent Max in this match.
Jerome Max Kelii Holloway is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently contends in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Blessed is a former UFC featherweight champion. Max is second in the UFC featherweight rankings, and he is 14th in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Blessed started his career in September 2010, after Duke Saragosa won via a (unanimous) United States decision. Max has had 13 straight victories from 2014 to 2018. Max had consecutive wins from 2019 to 2022. At the recent last two events, Max faced Arnold Allen on April 15, 2023, at the UFC. “Blessed” won the fight by unanimous decision. Holloway faced Jung Chan-sung on August 26, 2023, at UFC Fight Night, and he won via knockout in round three. Max Holloway has a (unanimous) vantage point for utensils in this match. Hence, Max Holloway will garb on a triumph in their anticipated matches through a decision against Justin Gaethje.
The Pick: Max Holloway via Decision.
