The recent UFC announcement regarding the fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree has sparked anger from fighter Jamahal Hill.
On Friday, it was revealed that Alex Pereira would face Khalil Rountree at UFC 307. This unexpected choice has stirred some discontent among fans. Rountree, currently ranked eighth in the light heavyweight division, has a five-fight winning streak, with his last victory dating back to December 2023. However, Rountree had just returned from a suspension due to a failed drug test, which led to the cancellation of his scheduled fight against Jamahal Hill last June.
Jamahal Hill’s Outrage
Since Rountree’s suspension, Jamahal Hill has been unable to return to the ring after losing his title to Alex Pereira. With the announcement of the Pereira vs. Rountree fight, Hill expressed his shock and frustration on his X account:
Can’t believe what I just saw announced!!! So a guy pulls out of a contender fight because of failed drug test for a banned substances and gets rewarded with a title shot?!! This is terrible for the sport and makes the rankings completely pointless!!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) August 16, 2024
“I can’t believe what was just announced!!! How can someone withdraw from a contender fight due to a failed drug test and then get rewarded with a title shot?!! This is terrible for the sport and makes the rankings completely meaningless!”
Hill, who seems determined to seek revenge against Alex Pereira, questions the credibility of the UFC ranking system and considers this decision a severe blow to the sport.
