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Pereira vs Hill deserves top billing

MORE than 30 years in the making, UFC 300 is out to prove it is more than just a number as the most stacked card in company history looks to land the all-time pay-perview No.1 spot.

Speculation ran wild for months as president Dana White slowly teased out the line-up for the Las Vegas blockbuster, but finally, in the words of cage announcer Bruce Buffer, it's time.

While nearly every clash has been carefully curated by White's matchmakers, many fans were hoping for a return from an MMA legend in the top slot.

However, here I breakdown why Alex Pereira versus Jamahal Hill features two improbable stars who fully deserve the chance to become undeniable in the main event.